Classic Burlesque - Coco Lectric Grab your feather boa and strap on your heels - it’s time to release your inner burlesque starlet in an hour long class of classy, exaggerated moves and poses that will leave you with your inner tiger shining!
Burlesque is all about being sassy- not slutty! The key to this dance form is to be seductive with class and elegance. Each 55-minute class will include an emphasis of classic dance techniques, statuesque poses and walks and utilization of props all to sassy, swinging, big band music. Props may include feather boas, chairs, jewelry, a martini glass, canes and/or specialty clothing. Coco requests that each student bring heels and a sarong-type hip wrap to class.
Classic Burlesque consists of a variety of stretches and warm-ups based on dance, pilates and yoga, followed by movements and routines across the floor. Finally, a basic burlesque dance combination is taught for you to take home with you. Music ranges in eras and genres, but most will be subtle and provocative in nature. It is best to exaggerate all moves, whether uncomfortable or not. In burlesque, bigger is better! Feel free to add a wink or gasp here and there for added effect. Technique will include inspirations from classic dance, such as jazz, ballet, ballroom, belly dance and sometimes the can can. Feel free to add your own personal flair - there are no rules in this class.
Best of all - anyone can participate! Classic Burlesque can be intimidating, but the reward truly comes with the accomplishment of releasing your inhibitions and truly letting your inner starlet shine. Overall, let go and have fun!
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Creative Movement & Choreography Process - Lindsey VIDEO
Award-winning choreographer Lindsey Taylor (Little Stolen Moments) will guide the class through the process of creating dances. Various ideas and techniques will be explored, including creating movement phrases, floor patterns, and musicality for both solo and ensemble performers. Each class will foster the creation of a short piece. No experience necessary.
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Egyptian Bellydance - Amae
This is a Bellydance mixture of Classical Egyptian styles. It is Cairo's "Hollywood" of the 30's through 50's mixed with Egyptian Cabaret. Recall the bellydance performed in Warner Brothers' "Casablanca". The bellydance that came from the nightclubs of Cairo in the 60's and 70's is what we most commonly see today. Egyptian Fusion Bellydance is done solo and through improvisations. This style of dance is sensual and playful and works on isolating muscles as part of a great cardio work out. In this class we focus on the basic movements, combinations and finding each personal style.
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Open Street Jazz - Ms. Frances
This class is a collaboration of many techniques and styles of dance. Dancers learn music video-style choreography and original Broadway pieces. Frances uses touches of jazz and ballet technique combined with sharp hip hop movement in high-energy, dynamic combinations.
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Jazz Fusion - Maranda
Jazz is commonly used in commercial and entertainment industries as well as musical theater. Jazz Fusion is exactly that with a twist. Combining Jazz with African, Latin, Contemporary and other various styles and technical influences. Students will learn basic technique in warm ups and in across the floor combinations, as well as a final combination at the end of each class .Fun, high energy dance for all levels. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more. Our new instructor/choreographer Maranda has created this fusion class FOR ALL LEVELS which promises to be fun, a great workout and choreography based! There will also be the opportunity to perform in Galaxy's August Showcase, should you choose! Wear DANCE attire, jazz slips or barefoot.
