Burlesque Dancer 101

A Professional Burlesque Dancer's Quick Guide on How to Learn, Grow, Perform, and Succeed at the Art of Burlesque Dancin

What you'll learn

Burlesque Dancing

Burlesque Dancing Tips

Burlesque Dancing Lessons

How to be a Burlesque Dancer

Requirements

No experience necessary - All levels welcome - Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced

Description

• Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer, with clear detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and beneficiate from a former performer’s insight• Discover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed• Practice the basics of burlesque dancing with step-by-step explanations of moves, poses, walks, and a detailed analysis of famous classic burlesque routines like the fan dance• Read tutorials on how to create or customize your own costumes and props, learn how to style your hair like a burlesque starlet, try out professional make-up tips to look your best onstage• Develop your first burlesque routine with clear advice and examples on themes and songs, find out how the pros rehearse backstage to dazzle onstage• Get useful advice to interact with your audience and make the most of your first time performing a burlesque routine at an event, looking every inch the professional• Find out tips on getting your first burlesque bookings and the fees you might expect, and learn how you can develop your career and start working as a professional burlesque dancer full-timeAbout the ExpertEmilie Declaron is a content writer and literary translator with over ten years of experience. She speaks five languages including English, French and Bulgarian, and currently works all over the world.Emilie performed as a burlesque dancer in her twenties, mostly in the UK where she lived but also in continental Europe. She ran her own burlesque show from 2012 to 2015, the Lady Loco events in the North East of England, and also organized one-off variety events in various venues. She still is an avid supporter of the scene and follows closely any recent development in the burlesque world.

Overview

Section 1: Burlesque Dancer 101

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Part 1 - Venturing in the Burlesque Universe

Lecture 4 Part 2 - Your First Steps, How to Create Your First Burlesque Routine

Lecture 5 Part 3 - Costumes, Glitter and DIY

Lecture 6 Part 4 - Hair and Make-Up, Channel Your Inner Starlet

Lecture 7 Part 5 - How To Perform in Your First Show

Lecture 8 Part 6 - Developing Your Career

Lecture 9 Conclusion

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