Get ready for your Burlesque stage debut!
onlineTake to the stage with our most popular class! The Burlesque 101 course will start you with the basics and help you to develop your very own burlesque character and act! You will also learn a group routine with your classmates and both performances will be debuted on a real stage as part of a graduation show.
Class meets every Sunday for 6 weeks from 7-9pm at the dance studio at Colourfield in downtown Asheville. Students will provide their own costuming for acts.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: After their graduation performance, certified graduates of Burlesque 101 are eligible to perform at Risque Monday burlesque shows for experience.
Week 1
-We start things off with an introduction to Burlesque discussing it's varying styles, history and picking a name to fit your character.
-Bring your heels and learn how to strut your stuff with sexy walk and strut exercises!
Week 2
-Creating your act and what goes into it. We'll talk about music, themes and telling a story through your routine.
-Bump, grind and shimmy your way to the stage! Learn these classic burlesque moves and how to connect to your audience.
-Practice your sexy prance as we begin choreography for a strip-free group routine.
Week 3
-Bring gloves and stockings* and learn the basics of peels with these burlesque staples!
-Continue choreography for the group routine.
*some gloves will be provided for exercises, but please bring your own stockings
Week 4
-How to use the stage, keep things moving and handle when things go wrong.
-Finalize choreography for the group routine.
Week 5
-We will do a quick demonstration on making pasties as well as learning how to get your tassels twirling!
-Individual acts will be debuted and workshopped with Deb.
Week 6
-Get stage ready with tips and tricks for hair and makeup!
-Full dress rehearsal with group routine and individual acts!
Graduation Show - Monday, October 8th, 2018
Must be 18 or older to join.
Continue your education and perform on the big stage!
onlineThis series is for graduates of the Burlesque 101 course or new performers wanting further education. This is not an introductory class, some burlesque knowledge is necessary. Afterwards, the graduates will have the opportunity to perform for a paid show! The class will meet every Wednesday for 6 weeks from 8-9pm at the dance studio at Colourfield.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: Graduates of Burlesque 102 are eligible to perform at Risque Monday burlesque shows for compensation as well as consideration for other potential show opportunities.
Week 1
Let the music move you! We'll discuss how to use music to guide your movement, storyline and overall feel of your act as well as what to avoid and how to make unconventional songs work with burlesque.
Week 2
You've learned the bumps and grinds, now learn more advanced moves to give your routine that extra punch!
Week 3
Rhinestones, and feathers and fringe, OH MY! Learn all the tips and tricks to creating a stage-worthy and unique burlesque costume without breaking the bank.
Week 4
How to become established in the burlesque scene and get bookings! We will discuss the importance of branding for your burlesque persona and what not to do on social media. We will also have a short photo shoot, so come camera-ready!
Week 5
Acts will be debuted for the class and workshopped with Deb.
Week 6
Full dress rehearsal
Must be 18 or older to join.
Get fit and have fun in this weekly dance class!
This is a strip-free class that will give you a fantastic workout! Learn some sexy moves and simple routines in this follow-the-leader style dance class! This weekly class will definitely make you sweat and moves learned in class can also be incorporated into burlesque routines!
Class meets Wednesdays from 2-3pm.
This class is suitable for any level of fitness or dance background.
$15 - drop-in / $50 - 4 Class Pass / $80 - 8 Class Pass
Must be 18 or older to join.
Private instruction to fine-tune your tease!
onlineAre you interested in getting one on one help with a current burlesque act to bring it to the next level? Or maybe you'd just like to learn a sexy striptease routine for someone special at home?
We offer private lessons at Colourfield Studio for all different levels and circumstances! Private lessons start at $45/hour and vary depending on the clients needs. Some prices are listed below, but message Deb au Nare at info@debaunare.com if you don't see what yu're looking for.
Regular Class - $45/hour
Get private help with an existing routine or just learn the basics of burlesque..
Routine Class - $55/hour
Learn a choreographed routine created by Deb au Nare.
Custom Routine Class - $75/hour
Have a routine choreographed for you to any song of your choice (5 minute maximum song length).
Must be 18 or older to join.
Learn the art and history of classic burlesque with Sue Meringue
onlinewith Veritas Veridian
onlineVeritas Veridian is back with her fabulous feather fan dance class!
"Hot and Classic Fans"
Learn to seduce and mesmerize with a set of beautiful feather fans in a burlesque dance routine that focuses on the reveal and the conceal, framing, storytelling, and intention as techniques of the tease. It's hot outside, let's make it hotter!
Fans are provided, bring your own if you have them. Low heels are encouraged. Dress comfortable, yet glam. It's burlesque, its a show!
Class will be held on Sunday, July 22nd from 5:30-6:30pm