Telling the Right Story: How to Write an Unforgettable Burlesque Number
So, you’ve got this great idea or you’ve found the song you absolutely must dance to. How do you go about putting together an impactful story? Don’t miss the mark, leave out a beat, or turn your number into a cute — but confusing — inside joke. In this session, we’ll discuss methods for mapping out a dance that tells the story you mean to tell, from props, to costumes, to music, to dance. Come armed with your great ideas so you can leave this session with a map for writing your next big signature number.
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About the Teacher - DeeDee Queen
DeeDee Queen is a drag queen trapped in a cis-woman’s body—a performing woman who is performing “woman.” DeeDee Queen is rewriting her story, disrupting Diet Culture, and taking down the patriarchy by taking off her clothes in body positive burlesque, pole dance, and drag performances and classes around California’s Bay Area (and beyond!). She recently took home a gold medal for “Entertainment” at the Pacific Pole Championships, and is a certified Pole Level 1 instructor through Elevated Education. She currently teaches body positive burlesque classes in person and over Skype. Website
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The Great Burlesque Exposition supports and funds the American Burlesque Collection, a unique museum that explores the history of The Art of the Tease and profiles its practitioners. The event is three days of spectacular community-building, shows, education, special events,and shopping. The Great Burlesque Exposition is produced by The Professional Burlesque Society, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2007.