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About the Workshops

Full class schedule coming soon!

Classes are open to all performers, whether performing at the festival or not, but PLEASE read description as some classes are not for novices!

All classes will be taught at the Marchesa Events Center onstage! All classes are $25 per person per class and we give all the fees to the performers, so please support them while refining your bump and grind, it is a win-win for everyone!

Once we have the workshops listed, you can register and state which class you are registering for in the notes. COMING SOON!

Friday

3:00-4:30pm
The Elements

"The Elements" is a 90-minute class taught by Ray Gunn of the Stage Door Johnnies. It covers the basic components of constructing and focusing a burlesque act for the established performer. "The Elements" delves into the four essentials of any act - concept, costume, music, and movement. Ray will guide participants through the creation of an act - identifying and discussing the four elements as well as providing practical exercises geared to refine, polish, and give attention to details. Within the 90-minute period participants will create, perform and critique short one minute acts applying the techniques taught in class. The class is geared towards performers already in the field.

Instructor Bio: Ray Gunn has been dancing professionally for 15 years though out Chicago and other major cities in the United States. In addition to dancing professionally himself, Ray has 8 years of experience as an artistic director and choreographer for professional dance companies. In 2006 was awarded “Choreographer of the year” by the Black Theatre Alliance.

Pre-Requisite for Students (any experience needed prior to taking class): This class is for established performers.