Gold Coast Workshops
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Aria Delanoche
Workshop 1
Put Your Thing Down, Flip It & Reverse It: Creative Floorwork for Burlesque
6:00am to 7:00pm
Workshop 1: Aria Delonoche USA (600pm to 700pm)
1. Name of workshop: Put Your Thing Down, Flip It & Reverse It: Creative Floorwork for Burlesque
2. Level of experience: All levels
3. Teacher bio: Aria Delanoche is an award-winning & well-traveled performer known for her innovative and extravagant costuming. She also carries years of professional fashion styling under her belt. She took the title of Queen of the Striptease in 2020, Duchess of Exotic World in 2022, and has won multiple awards from the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
4. Workshop bio: So you’ve put your thing down. Now let’s teach you how to flip it and reverse it!!! Take your floorwork to the next level with fun, dynamic movement. Whether you’ve been wanting to nail that shoulder roll, are tired of doing the same four tricks, or just need a finale moment that’s *not* the splits… Aria’s brand new floor course, informed by almost a decade of stripping in clubs and on burlesque stages, will help you expand your floorwork vocabulary. Because rolling around on the floor is sexy! Please come prepared with knee pads and clothing you can move in. Some floorwork experience is recommended, but all are welcome.
5. What to bring if anything: Please come prepared with knee pads and clothing you can move in. Some floorwork experience is recommended, but all are welcome.
6. Style of workshop: Burlesque Floorwork
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
Dolores Daiquiri
Workshop 2
Vintage Striptease Elements
7:10pm to 8:10pm
Workshop 2: Dolores Daiquiri VIC (710pm to 810pm)
1. Name of workshop: Vintage Striptease Elements
2. Level of experience: All levels
3. Teacher bio: Dolores is in demand and is an Australian Burlesque Star! She is a consummate performer, a doyen of the industry, an in-demand producer and a mainstay within the burlesque community. Dolores Daiquiri began her career at the forefront of the Burlesque ‘explosion’ over nineteen years ago and is considered a pioneer of the revival of burlesque in Australia. Starting her journey as a founding member of Australia’s longest serving burlesque troupe and then as a soloist in 2009, Dolores continues to perform and star in a vast array of showcases in Australia and internationally which encompasses local & corporate events, private shows and media launches. Dolores regularly performs at popular burlesque and cabaret venues. As a producer she has launched and produced many exciting and hugely successful events including ‘The Australian Burlesque Festival’ which tours nationally every year to sold out audiences.
4. Workshop bio: Are you ready to learn some Vintage Striptease with icon Dolores Daiquiri. Aimed at the novice or for those wanting to perfect classic burlesque moves. Let’s delve into developing a confident burlesque strut, getting the best out of facial expressions that tease the audience with sass and a sparkle, and bump, grind, shimmy and shake with confidence. Let’s break down the slow burn, stops and starts for maximum impact, holding your gaze and how to get the best out of your burlesque stage persona. Become bigger, better and create the character you want. Finally learn about keeping it simple but getting maximum return.
5. What to bring if anything: Comfortable clothes & shoes to dance in.
6. Style of workshop: Classic Tease & Burlesque
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
Misty Rose
Workshop 3
Find Your Inner Goddess
8:20pm to 9:20pm
Workshop 3: Misty Rose (USA) (820pm to 920pm)
1. Name of workshop: Find Your Innner Goddess
2. Level of experience: Beginner to advanced.
3. Teacher bio: Misty Rose, affectionately dubbed the “Orlando Slow Burn,” captivates audiences as a resident performer at Mathers Social Gathering, where she graces the stage with her enchanting burlesque routines every week. A versatile artist, Misty seamlessly blends the elegance of classical burlesque with the bold flair of neo-burlesque, captivating audiences across Florida and beyond with her dynamic performances.
4. Workshop bio: “Find Your Inner Goddess” is a sensual heels class full of powerful movement. Struggling with improv this is the class for you.
5. What to bring if anything: Comfortable clothes, Heels.
6. Style of workshop: Classic Burlesque
7. Length of workshop: 1 hour
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Anyone found to be engaging in the above behaviour will be asked to leave the workshops immediately.
Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason including but not limited to:
• change of mind
• missing part or all of an Australian Burlesque Festival event due to late arrival
• unable to attend due to medical/personal reasons*
*Refunds will only be considered due to extenuating circumstances related to Covid-19 – specifically where the Australian Federal and/or State Government authorities mandate an official change/upgrade in regulations and restrictions regarding social distancing and/or large event and large group gatherings.
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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.
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