Ellington Academy of Burlesque the place where marginalized individuals learn, grow and are seen and celebrated.
The mission of the Ellington Academy of Burlesque is to provide an educational space where students can develop their burlesque skills, learn the history of burlesque and gain a better understanding of the social, political, racial and economic dynamics of burlesque as performance art. The primary goal is to create an environment where burlesque entertainers are encouraged to grow and cultivate their art with an emphasis on providing opportunities for marginalized groups.
History of the Ellington Academy of Burlesque
The Ellington Academy of Burlesque was founded in July 2020 as a direct result to a call to action from burlesque performer and activist Red Bone. As the world was dealing with the reality of a global pandemic, people of color across the United States of America were dealing with a series of seemingly annual police shootings and killings of unarmed people of color. Headmistress Lottie Ellington was moved to open the first Historically Black online Burlesque Education Academy with the goal to provide burlesque education to all marginalized groups.
Classes
Introduction to Burlesque 100
Introduction to Burlesque
This exciting 7-week course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the art of burlesque. Is perfect for those looking for a fun workout, or the opportunity to try out a new form of expression. This class has no nudity so it's perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of the tease. Participants will learn the basics of the bump and grind, learn how to use a boa and gloves as part of a group burlesque routine and receive an introduction to costuming. At the end of the 7-week course, students will have the opportunity to showcase their choreography in the online student recital.
No previous dance experience is necessary, all classes are 90 minutes and are held online, all humans are welcome and all movements have mobility modifications.
100: Intro to Burlesque
Class 1: Orientation - What is Burlesque
Class 2: Group Choreography Part 1- Boa, Gloves (two articles of clothing)
Class 3: Group Choreography Part 1 - review
Class 4: Basic Costume Design - basic underpinning embellishment
Class 5: Group Choreography Part 2- Boa, Gloves
Class 6: Group Choreography Part 2 review
Class 7: Performance Polish- finish any remaining work, and clean up routine
This exciting 7-week course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the art of burlesque. Is perfect for those looking for a fun workout, or the opportunity to try out a new form of expression. This class has no nudity so it's perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of the tease. Participants will learn the basics of the bump and grind, learn how to use a boa and gloves as part of a group burlesque routine and receive an introduction to costuming. At the end of the 7-week course, students will have the opportunity to showcase their choreography in the online student recital.
No previous dance experience is necessary, all classes are 90 minutes and are held online, all humans are welcome and all movements have mobility modifications.
100: Intro to Burlesque
Class 1: Orientation - What is Burlesque
Class 2: Group Choreography Part 1- Boa, Gloves (two articles of clothing)
Class 3: Group Choreography Part 1 - review
Class 4: Basic Costume Design - basic underpinning embellishment
Class 5: Group Choreography Part 2- Boa, Gloves
Class 6: Group Choreography Part 2 review
Class 7: Performance Polish- finish any remaining work, and clean up routine
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