Burlesque 101

Get ready for your Burlesque stage debut!

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Take 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, December 18th

Must be 18 or older to join.

• Next Start Date: November 12th
• Prerequisite: None
• Spots Available: 10

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Burlesque 102

Continue your education and perform on the big stage!

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This 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 Saturday for 6 weeks from 2-3pm 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.

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.

• Next Start Date: TBA
• Prerequisite: Burlesque 101
• Spots Available: 6

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Chair Dance Fitness

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.

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Sass Class

Take your act from memorable to unforgettable with Queen April's Sass Class!

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You've learned the bump and grind, now add the personality! This class adds the finishing touches to your act, as well as helps you to enhance your stage presence. You'll learn tricks and tips for owning any stage, capturing the audience and keeping their attention, and why smiling isn't always necessary. This 4 week series focuses on how to incorporate improv acting into your burlesque, facial expressions and more to take your performance to the next level!

Class meets Sunday nights from 5:30-6:30pm.

Week 1
This class focuses on the essentials needed for success as a performer and creating memorable acts by using creative and act-appropriate costuming, hair, and makeup and unique ideas. We talk about the importance of character development - both on and off stage, marketing your brand, and basic act outlining.

Week 2
In this class, we work on facial expressions, eye contact, and connection with the audience. You'll learn tips and tricks for captivating your crowd with the right expression and body language, as well as simple techniques for building confidence.

Week 3
This week is all about movement. We use inprov and acting exercises to demonstrate good flow, work through common problems, and build confidence.

Week 4
In this final class, we put the skills we've learned to use. Students will perform a short improv act and are required to come to class with their best costume and stage-ready hair and makeup. You will receive constructive feedback on your performance, as well as your appearance, to help you determine what works for you and what doesn't.

Must be 18 or older to join.

• Next Start Date: TBA
• Prerequisite: None
• Spots Available: 10

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Act Workshopping Class

Feeling stuck on an act? Do you have an act that you like but can't figure out how to take it to the next level?

From costuming, to choreography and even music selection, let Deb au Nare help you to work through those bumps (and grinds!) to make your act really SPARKLE! Bring the act you want to work on to this 1 hour act workshopping class! Limited spots available to make sure everyone gets enough one on one time with Deb. Peer review and critique is also encouraged!

Class meets Thursdays from 1-2pm.

$15 - drop-in / $50 - 4 Class Pass / $80 - 8 Class Pass

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Private Classes

Private instruction to fine-tune your tease!

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Are 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 $40/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.


$40/hour
Get help polishing an existing burlesque routine.

$50/hour
Learn a classic burlesque strip tease for at home use only.

$75/hour
Have choreography created for you for at home use only using a song of your choice (5 minute song maximum).

Must be 18 or older to join.

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Advanced Sass

Take your sass to the next level!

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Perfect your stage presence, facial expression and more while learning a fully choreographed strip routine to perform for a live audience! This is a 6 week series that will meet from 4:30-6:30pm on Sunday evenings!

• Next Start Date: August 6, 2017
• Prerequisite: Burlesque 102 and Sass Class
• Spots Available: 10

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Fan Dance

with Veritas Veridian

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"Wintergreen Dream," taught by Veritas Veridian

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 as a technique of the tease. The icy blue winter fans look cool, but it's gonna get hot!

(Fans are provided. Students should be undressed comfortably to move. Bring your truth!)

Veritas Veridian is a burlesque performer from Charlotte. She is the owner of AFV Exotic Arts, where she teaches pole, chair, and burlesque in her jewel box studio. V Stands For Truth, My Love.

Must be 18 or older to join
Only 12 spots available

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Introduction to Burlesque

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Are you interested in trying burlesque but nervous about actually hitting the stage? Get a taste of what burlesque is all about in a fun and safe environment! This is a strip optional class that will teach you the basics of burlesque. In this 4 week course, students will learn the key pieces needed to create your own burlesque routine! Acts will be debuted in class with your fellow classmates.

This class is a condensed version of our Burlesque 101 course that will touch on all the basics of creating a sultry striptease! With less focus on costuming and stage presence, this class is for those that just want to try something different or have fun at home!

Class meets on Saturdays from 3-5pm in the dance studio at Colourfield in downtown Asheville.

Week 1
-We start things off with a little bit of the history of burlesque.
-Creating your act and what goes into it. We'll talk about music, themes and telling a story through your routine. -Bring a pair of heels and we'll show you how to strut your stuff like a pro!

Week 2
-Learn classic burlesque dance moves like the shimmy!
-Bring gloves and stockings* and learn the basics of peels with these burlesque staples!
*some gloves will be provided for exercises, but please bring your own stockings.

Week 3
-How to keep things moving and handle when things go wrong.
-Rough draft of acts will be debuted and workshopped with Deb.

Week 4
-Final draft of acts will be debuted for the class.

• Next Start Date: May 20th
• Prerequisite: None
• Spots Available: 10

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Burlesque Music 101

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Learn all about musical timing, editing and more with musical expert and 20 year DJ, Queen April.
In this workshop we'll discuss basic music theory and what makes a good burlesque song, do some movement exercises to help with understanding rhythm and timing. You will also learn a basic tutorial on how to use Audacity for editing and some editing tricks and tips to spice up your music.

Upcoming Class Dates:
Sunday, June 4th from 4:30-7:30pm

Cost - $30

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