Bumps, Grinds and Shimmies
A classic topic - what's a great act without some classic moves? Pulling from Betty's 20 years of belly dance and Burlesque experience, we'll dig into the classics of Burlesque hip and chest moves. Class will start with the basics of how to do these moves cleanly and how to situate them within a classic Burlesque number, and will move on to tips, tricks and ways to make it all more beautifully complicated depending on the comfort of the students.
Please wear clothes you can move in. If your clothing is loose around your hips, please bring a scarf or something else to tie around your hips. Dance friendly shoes or bare feet are welcome.
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About the Teacher - Betty Blaize
Betty Blaize, 6' of Fun... is a veteran of the Boston Burlesque scene. She's a founding member of the Boston Babydolls with a background in belly dance, Indian classical dance and martial arts, and... computer science. She's also the web mistress for this site and an ardent artisan, making a substantial number of costumes for herself and the Boston Babydolls.
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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.