Workshop: Let's Get Classical! With Lucy Lovegun At Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival 2025
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Classic/traditional Burlesque is boring and/or easy sod off!
Dismissing classic burlesque as boring or easy means youre probably not doing it right.
Strap in for part history lesson, part movement study, part choreography and a whole lot of fun. Lets break down what makes an act classic burlesque by taking a look at popular performer references from our rich burlesque history and apply the fundamentals to creating interesting classical inspired burlesque choreography.
Open level
Workshop is focused on classic burlesque movements, why they exist and how to use them.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
- shoes/heels and clothes you are comfortable to move in
- pen and paper/laptop for notes
- water bottle
- a panel/bump skirt if you have one
(gloves and boas will be provided)
Dismissing classic burlesque as boring or easy means youre probably not doing it right.
Strap in for part history lesson, part movement study, part choreography and a whole lot of fun. Lets break down what makes an act classic burlesque by taking a look at popular performer references from our rich burlesque history and apply the fundamentals to creating interesting classical inspired burlesque choreography.
Open level
Workshop is focused on classic burlesque movements, why they exist and how to use them.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
- shoes/heels and clothes you are comfortable to move in
- pen and paper/laptop for notes
- water bottle
- a panel/bump skirt if you have one
(gloves and boas will be provided)
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