Learn to dance Burlesque

Beginning in the early 18th century, the term "burlesque" was used throughout Europe to describe musical compositions in which serious and comic elements were joined or combined to achieve dramatic effects. comical. Originating in literature and theatre, "burlesque" has been and is used in music to denote a cheerful and high-spirited mood, sometimes the complete opposite of seriousness. Because of its amusing and exaggerated connotation, it appeared frequently on the German stage of the mid-19th century in the 1920s.

Victorian Burlesque is related to and partly derived from traditional English pantomime with the addition of gossip. Later, burlesque blends the music of opera, operatta, music hall, and some of the more ambitious shows whose original music was composed specifically for the burlesque. This British style of burlesque was successfully introduced to New York in the 1840s. Although New York later changed the burlesque to an erotic strip show, the burlesque was still seen as a form of spiritual expression. Feminine, seductive, sexy, yet confident and controlling.

Burlesque made a strong comeback in 2010, after the film Burlesque starring two famous female artists Cher and Christina Aguilera was shown in theaters in many countries.

The burlesque dance class will be led by a local burlesque expert, and students will be guided from choosing the right outfit to glamorous makeup to a choreography to dance at night. The focus of this short (3 hour) class is fun, students can present their results on a private stage and celebrate with a glass of champagne. This dance will bring a new self-discovery for women, especially those who are still shy, ideal for small groups.

*Students bring high heels and clothes for ease of movement while learning to dance.