SpeedBump offers a three-hour workshop focused on Neo-Burlesque.
Their workshop is one overall arc that is broken into shorter segments in which they each teach their forte. The group teaches cooperatively through lecture, demonstration and participation using examples of one another’s work to illustrate plot concept, character development, movement, and costuming.
Subjects include:
“Where we came from and where we are going” – Whole Cast
A brief history of Burlesque, it’s evolution to Neo-burlesque and what part of the “puzzle” we represent.
“So is your face” – Randi Rascal
The importance of using the face in performance art.
“What’s my motivation?” – Wiggy Stardust
Motivation for stripping. What makes sense in your story-line?
“Point those feet” – Paris Original
The how-to’s of creating dynamic movement. Choreographic principles that apply to dancers and non-dancers alike.
“Viewpoints and Tableau” – the Luminous Pariah
A practical vocabulary for character-movement and act-composition through movement and gesture.
“Creative Costuming” – Whole Cast
Tips on how to conceptualize unique costume designs using traditional and unconventional materials.
“Ask Away” Question Panel – Whole Cast
Ask SpeedBump questions regarding Burlesque in the modern era.
Optional Peer Reviews Depending on Interest
Receive feedback from SpeedBump and your local peers after showing a short act.
Their workshop is one overall arc that is broken into shorter segments in which they each teach their forte. The group teaches cooperatively through lecture, demonstration and participation using examples of one another’s work to illustrate plot concept, character development, movement, and costuming.
Subjects include:
“Where we came from and where we are going” – Whole Cast
A brief history of Burlesque, it’s evolution to Neo-burlesque and what part of the “puzzle” we represent.
“So is your face” – Randi Rascal
The importance of using the face in performance art.
“What’s my motivation?” – Wiggy Stardust
Motivation for stripping. What makes sense in your story-line?
“Point those feet” – Paris Original
The how-to’s of creating dynamic movement. Choreographic principles that apply to dancers and non-dancers alike.
“Viewpoints and Tableau” – the Luminous Pariah
A practical vocabulary for character-movement and act-composition through movement and gesture.
“Creative Costuming” – Whole Cast
Tips on how to conceptualize unique costume designs using traditional and unconventional materials.
“Ask Away” Question Panel – Whole Cast
Ask SpeedBump questions regarding Burlesque in the modern era.
Optional Peer Reviews Depending on Interest
Receive feedback from SpeedBump and your local peers after showing a short act.