Presented by The Perth International Burlesque Festival, these workshops will educate and illuminate!

SWEETPEA PRESENTS:

Workshop: WORK YOUR WOO (11am – 12.30pm)

Stage Presence & Energetic Reach

Why is it that you can’t take your eyes off of certain performers?  Have you always admired that person who makes all heads turn when they enter a room?  How can a wink hold so much energy that it makes you weak in the knees, even when you’re in the balcony?  -In this 90-minute workshop we’ll work on defining and developing that elusive thing called ‘stage presence’ and explore ways of connecting with an audience.  Beginning with giving permission to claim space and express ourselves freely, we’ll move to accessing, unblocking, and expanding those inner sources of dynamic energy or “woo” and then experiment with how to use that power onstage.  Leave with goals for you to further your own unique style by building on the strengths you already have.

Class Objectives

This class will teach students that Stage Presence is something that you can cultivate within oneself, and provide practical tools/exercises in which to do so

Workshop Length: 1.5 Hours

Level: ALL

Bring: Notebook and pen

Wear: Comfortable clothing you feel strong and sexy in!

SWEETPEA 

Internationally-known as a powerhouse entertainer and producer, artivist, and health hussy, it's Sweetpea.  Voted #24 in the 2018 Burlesque Top 50,  BHoF's Princess of Burlesque (2017), Duchess of Burlesque (2016), and Most Dazzling Dancer (2013) is also Head of Legend Matters and producer of the Titans of Tease Legend Showcase. The self-taught, lifelong dancer has 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, an undergrad in education, 14 years as burlesque performer, 10 years in Functional Medicine and nutrition, and 8 years as a Therapeutic Lifestyle Coach.

CHRIS OH! PRESENTS:

Workshop: Be the Pastie! (1pm – 2.30pm)

Contemporary way to create choreography 

Through this workshop we will delve into the weird and wacky art of conceptual movement and personal dance vocabularies. Chris will teach some methods on how you can create movement, meaning and choreography from intrinsic personal expression!

Chris Oh! will teach you ways and methods of creating improvisational scripts to help you overcome those writer’s block moments when constructing dance sequences and choreography. You will need to come fully prepared to feel awkward and aloof, challenged and excited. We will work through mime, gesture, dramatic pause and sequential adding to create new and personal movement.

Needed: Comfy clothes perfect for lots movement, water, snacks, notepad and pen

Workshop Length: 1.5 Hours

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Bring: water, snacks, notepad and pen

Wear: comfy clothes perfect for lots of movement

CHRIS OH! 

Chris Oh! has taken the world by storm, his most recent accolades include winning the Swiss Crown of Burlesque in Basel, Switzerland (2018) and the 'Most Dazzling Dancer' at the most prestigious Burlesque Competition in the world, The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas (2018).
He has also been the recipient of Best Boylesque New Zealand (2017/18), King of the The New Zealand Burlesque Festival (2017), Grand Prix Award for the Le Bisou Francais / Festival Burlesque (2017), was a semi-finalist on the TV show New Zealand's Got Talent (2012), and was titled Mr Gay World (2013).

JAZIDA PRESENTS

Workshop: Silk Fans and Feather Fans (2.30pm – 4pm)

Combination Fan Dance Workshop

Ever wanted to learn the extravagant art of performing with Feather Fans or Fan Veils? Now’s your chance! This workshop will give you the skills to dramatically enhance your performances and convey different moods and attitudes! Jazida will share with you a variety of tips, techniques and exciting combos for both fan types. We’ll explore single, double, open and closed fan work to help build strength in the core, wrists, arms, back; increase flexibility; and develop musicality. You will be using these props with showgirl style in no time at all!

Workshop Length: 1.5 Hours

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Bring: Feather Fans and/or Fan Veils if you have them (if not, Jazida has spares to loan to students during class)

What to wear: Fitted but comfortable clothing

JAZIDA

Jazida was accepted to perform at the The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas 2018, #ACTtitalator winner at the Sydney Burlesque Gala 2018 & 2016, #CapitalTerritoryTitalator at the Sydney Burlesque Gala 2017, was 2nd Runner Up and Miss Fantastic in the Miss Burlesque Australia Grand Final 2016, and Miss Burlesque ACT 2016.

She is also the founder of #JazidaProductions, and her passion for burlesque has also seen her become a member of the Australian Burlesque Museum.

Terms & Conditions

1.Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason such as change of mind, unable to attend, for medical/personal reasons or lateness.

2.Please arrive 10 minutes before class commences and quietly wait outside until the workshop prior is complete. Do not enter if there is a workshop underway.

3.All students are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to attend the class. PIBF is not responsible for injury. Please let the instructor know if you have an injury or medical condition.

4.Instructors retain copyright for all content taught in the workshops. Cannot be used for commercial or public use without the instructor’s consent.

5.PIBF is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Please make sure you take all items with you after the workshop.

6.Please leave promptly when the workshop finishes as there are other workshops immediately after.

7.No photos are allowed during the workshops unless the instructor has approved the shot. All students will be encouraged to join in the group shot at the end of the workshop.

8.If an instructor is unable to attend the workshop then a suitable substitute teacher may fill in that workshop. If not, the workshop fee, excluding credit card/booking fee will be refunded.

9.All workshops will incur a booking fee. No bank transfer available.

TICKETING INFO

This is an 18+ event.

DOORS OPEN AT 11:00AM

SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

VENUE INFO
Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.
All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies.
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
(Please check with the venue for any other acceptable forms of photo ID).
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.