Sugar Shack Burlesque to offer workshops at the Firehouse Theatre in Richmond

Sugar Shack Burlesque will be offering three distinct workshop at the Firehouse Theatre on April 23rd in Richmond Virginia prior to their evening performance. Classes are available for every level of performer and are taught by working professionals in the vibrant NYC Burlesque Community. Classes are offered twice, at 3pm and 5pm. To register in advance please email sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com

Listed below are the course descriptions:
YOU TEASE! UNLEASH YOUR INNER VAMP WITH RUNAROUND SUE
20$ PREREGISTER, 25$ DROP IN
3pm and 5pm

This introductory class is taught by the International Producer of Sugar Shack Burlesque: Miss RunAround Sue. In this workshop Miss Sue leads participants through the basic moods and attitudes of burlesque while encourage students to use their own uniqueness to infuse the choreography taught in class. Choreography will include the bumps and grinds, stocking and glove peels and other classic burlesque moves. This workshop is perfect for students wishing to dip their toes in performance or simply wanted to spice up their private life. Students are asked to bring a pair of heels and a dress with a zipper in the back. Class is limited to 15 students.

RunAround Sue has taught in over four countries and produced hundreds of burlesque shows throughout the US and abroad. She cofounded Sugar Shack Burlesque in 2006 and continues to build a stellar reputation for spreading the burlesque love. You can find out more about her and her company here: www.sugarshackburlesque.com

HIGH KICKS IN HIGH HEELS /WITH MISS EKATERINA
20$ PREREGISTER, 25$ DROP IN
3pm and 5pm

Beneath the glitter and gowns, tassles and tease, a burlesque performance is basically a dance. And before even one glove is removed, a peeler needs to show her command of the stage by being in command of her own movement. In her new class "High Kicks in High Heels", esteemed New York performer Miss Ekaterina will show you how and when to incorporate advanced stage-movement techniques into your choreography in order to put your routine through the roof---wait, that's TOO high of a kick!

Even if you have no formal dance or gymnastic training, Miss Ekaterina will show you tricks and techniques to to strengthen your movement control, adding pizzaz to your stroll and umpf to your bumps; as well as common sense stretches and agility-building exercises to keep you injury free in this most physical of activities.

Ekaterina got her start as a classically trained dancer and gymnast in the former soviet union. She is a Miss Coney Island pageant winner (2007), and currently performs internationally as a soloist and as a member of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Even if you cannot stand on one leg, raise your other leg above your head and then tuck your foot under your chin (as she does everyday), her wealth of experience will give you knowledge and appreciation of the kicks, splits, and flourishes which will take your routine to the next level!

ACT DEVELOPMENT: A PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONAL SALON WITH BUNNY LOVE
50$ PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLASS LIMITED TO 4 STUDENTS
3pm and 5pm

Do you have an act you are working on or even just an idea for an act? This is your opportunity to receive input and feedback from international Burlesque Sexsation Bunny Love, who has a background in theater and dance and has worked as a performer, producer, writer and director in the burlesque scene for over 12 years. Together you will explore the possablities for your act, such as: character development, use of costumes and props, musical choices and story line. Don't miss this chance to take your performance to another level with a valued critique from a powerful and unique performer.

Miss Love will be in Richmond and available for private instruction through 4/25.


To register for any of these workshops or for any questions, please email sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com