Thread: MoB Academy fan dance workshops - Glasgow and Edinburgh

Ministry of Burlesque Academy (www.mobacademy.com), the professionally led school for burlesque novices, enthusiasts and experts alike, will be running fan dance workshops in Glasgow and Edinburgh this summer. Taught by Gypsy Charms and Viva Misadventure, these workshops are open to students of any standard. Feather fans provided for all participants. Come and shake a tail feather with us this August!

Burlesque fan dance workshop
Glasgow: Tuesday 11 August 2009, 6-9pm
Edinburgh: Sunday 16 August 2009, 2.15-5.15pm

Made famous by Sally Rand, fan dancing is a show stopping dance style, elegant and visually beautiful. Working with two full size ostrich feather fans, we will teach you how to ‘hide and reveal’, teasing your audience with the fans, and focusing their attention on illusions of exposure.

Fan dancing works on the essence of suggestion and exploits the dancer's skill of manoeuvre, poise and motion. A blend of style, grace, flirtation and a touch of humour make our fan dance class a graceful, exotic and fun way to learn one of the most aesthetically pleasing of all burlesque dance styles.

Please wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring small heels.

Booking is essential for fan dance workshops – email Viva on viva.misadventure@castlist.co.uk. Please advise if you are able to bring your own fans.

Cabaret fan dance workshop
Glasgow: Tuesday 18 August 2009, 6-9pm
Edinburgh: Sunday 23 August 2009, 2.15-5.15pm

In this workshop, we will transport you to the Las Vegas stage. Recreating a stunning formation showgirl routine with feather fans and quintessentially glamorous choreography, this part of the workshop takes its inspiration from the Ziegfeld Follies and the Crazy Horse. Dazzling, dangerous and with a certain je ne sais quoi – join us in creating the West Coast/East Coast Follies!

Please wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring small heels. False eyelashes and rhinestones optional!

Booking is essential for fan dance workshops – email Viva on viva.misadventure@castlist.co.uk. Please advise if you are able to bring your own fans.

Locations
Glasgow: Britannia Panopticon, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD (enter through Mitchell’s Arcade)
Edinburgh: Hall 5, Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE

Cost
£20 per 3-hour workshop – please pay by cash or cheque on the day

MoB Academy's dance classes are enjoyed by ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes. Our teachers are fully insured, professionally dance trained and have years of burlesque performance experience. Brimming with personality, they will guide you through a whirlwind tour of fan dance in a secure, fun environment. Our class is guaranteed to make you feel sassy and confident, whisking you away into a world of glamour and humour – be prepared to realise your alter-ego!

viva.misadventure@castlist.co.uk
www.mobacademy.com

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really enjoyed this afternoon ladies thanks to you all!! nice to meet you all...hoping to make it along to next weeks one too!!!! ann.xx:kiss:

Whens the next Burlesque & Fan dance workshops on in Glasgow? I'm dying to get started xxx Jade xxx :kiss:

Hi Jade

The next burlesque workshops in Glasgow are at Dance House, bookable directly with them - they start this Wednesday, so get your place booked quickly! Hope to see you there.