Melbourne Workshops

Maple Rose

Melbourne Workshops

Workshop 1

15th May

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

Maple Rose
WORKSHOP 1
Classic with Character
(Open Level)

DESCRIPTION
“Classic burlesque” has had a bad rep of being labelled boring, but it’s far from it! Maple Rose, voted most Classic at the Busties in 2018, will guide you into exploring characterisation within the traditional burlesque style to create your own unique striptease character. We will play around with clowning, narrative, dramaturgy, musicality and costuming within the realm of traditional burlesque dance styles after we will dive into the history books to find examples of iconic burlesque stars and explore how their onstage personas skyrocketed their careers.

ABOUT MAPLE ROSE
Miss Maple Rose has been described as the unwanted lovechild of Tempest Storm and Lucille Ball. Combining her professional expertise in costume and set design with her foundation in classical dance, Maple guides many a budding performance artist in the art of tease! She’s here to prove that “classic burlesque” doesn’t have to be boring. Either with feather fans or tapping toes, Maple will take you on a deep dive into burlesque history. Winner of the the 1st Runner Up crown at Miss Burlesque Australia 2018, voted number 21 in the 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Artists of 2021, and voted Best Solo Artist and Most Classic at the Australian Burlesque Industry Awards, The Busties, in 2018 – Maple has shown Australia she’s one tornado with her feather fans and couture costumes!

DATE
15th May

TIME
10:00 am to 11:30 am

DURATION
1.5 hrs

VENUE
Maison Burlesque
Level 1/48-50 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Bring your dance heels, comfy clothes you can move in, a notebook and pen. This workshop will comprise of theory and movement.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
From beginners to advanced students, this workshop is open to anyone keen to learn more skills in the theatrics of burlesque.

COST
$55 per workshop
5% discount if you enrol in two workshops
10% if you enrol in three workshops
15% if you enrol in four workshops

* May include booking fee*

Non-transferable or refundable.

ENQUIRIES
dawn@australianburlesquefest.com

 

We acknowledge this event will take place on Wurundjeri land.

Age Restrictions: 18+

Scarlet Tinkabelle

Melbourne Workshops

Workshop 2

15th May

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

Scarlet Tinkabelle
WORKSHOP 2
Floored
(Open Level)

DESCRIPTION
Do you like to take things to the floor? Then this workshop is for you! Join Tink and hone your skills in the art of graceful and seductive floorplay. We’ll be covering strength training hacks, floor rolls and shoulder stands, faking your splits and acquiring those golden angled lines learning some sexy choreo to Warn You by Royal & the Serpent

ABOUT SCARLET TINKABELLE
42% Dreams 48% stardust 10% madness 100% Magic and they are Miss Burlesque Qld 1st Runner Up of 2019! Scarlet Tinkabelle is Brisbane’s own firey fairy who will entice and excite you. From humble beginnings they have grown into a formidable force of burlesque. Headmistressmaster of The Vaudeville Consortium, Producer of The Consortium, Sideshow Femmes, Sideshow Themmes. Founder of The Vaudevillians Troupe and member of The Villainesses and Kryptonite’s Freak Circus, they can often be found teaching classes locally and abroad alongside gracing stages both nationally and internationally! Whether they are eating fire, twirling fans or bumping their way down the stage, Scarlet is one performer you will never forget. Come with them as they take you on a journey to a place they call neverland.

DATE
15th May

TIME
11:30 am to 1:00 pm

DURATION
1.5 hrs

VENUE
Maison Burlesque
Level 1/48-50 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Bring your platform heels, knee pads, yoga mat if you can & water.
Choreo and technique will be aimed for those in platform heels like Pleasers/Hella Heels.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
Suitable for beginners, and those with some dance or burlesque experience looking to take their art to the next level.

COST
$55 per workshop
5% discount if you enrol in two workshops
10% if you enrol in three workshops
15% if you enrol in four workshops

* May include booking fee*

Non-transferable or refundable.

ENQUIRIES
dawn@australianburlesquefest.com

 

We acknowledge this event will take place on Wurundjeri land.

Age Restrictions: 18+

Workshop 3

15th May

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

Maple Rose
WORKSHOP 3
Ruffle Those Feathers
(Open Level)

DESCRIPTION
As Sally Rand famously said, “The fan idea is as old as Cleopatra.” Making it your own and unique can be a challenge, but let Maple Rose teach you a few tricks to add to your repertoire! Here’s your chance to learn from the tornado herself. From her large waterfall tribute fans down to her pocket sized iconic pink and blue plumes with tiny dinosaur arms, Maple has been gracing the stages across the world showcasing her unique lyrical style of fan dancing. In this 1.5 hour workshop we’ll be strengthening those wrists, conditioning those shoulders, refining those grip changes, and learning fan-cy tricks to improve your technique and hone in on your own personal style.
We will also chat about fan design and tweaks to make your set of fans work for you.

ABOUT MAPLE ROSE
Miss Maple Rose has been described as the unwanted lovechild of Tempest Storm and Lucille Ball. Combining her professional expertise in costume and set design with her foundation in classical dance, Maple guides many a budding performance artist in the art of tease! She’s here to prove that “classic burlesque” doesn’t have to be boring. Either with feather fans or tapping toes, Maple will take you on a deep dive into burlesque history. Winner of the the 1st Runner Up crown at Miss Burlesque Australia 2018, voted number 21 in the 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Artists of 2021, and voted Best Solo Artist and Most Classic at the Australian Burlesque Industry Awards, The Busties, in 2018 – Maple has shown Australia she’s one tornado with her feather fans and couture costumes!

DATE
 15th May

TIME
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

DURATION
1.5hrs

VENUE
Maison Burlesque
Level 1/48-50 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Please wear comfy, form-fitting clothing that does not restrict your movement.
Heeled dance shoes are optional.
Please bring your personal feather fans.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
Open to anyone with previous fan dancing experience.

COST
$55 per workshop
5% discount if you enrol in two workshops
10% if you enrol in three workshops
15% if you enrol in four workshops

* May include booking fee*

Non-transferable or refundable.

ENQUIRIES
dawn@australianburlesquefest.com

 

We acknowledge this event will take place on Wurundjeri land.

Age Restrictions: 18+

Workshop 4

15th May

ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

Scarlet Tinkabelle
WORKSHOP 4
The Alternative Showgirl
(Open Level)

DESCRIPTION
Taught by Brisbane’s firey fairy, in this workshop she’ll be blurring the fusion between the classic showgirl and a rocking babette!
Learning showgirl must haves and how to twist them into an alternative arrangement to some rockin tunes!

ABOUT SCARLET TINKABELLE
42% Dreams 48% stardust 10% madness 100% Magic and they are Miss Burlesque Qld 1st Runner Up of 2019! Scarlet Tinkabelle is Brisbane’s own firey fairy who will entice and excite you. From humble beginnings they have grown into a formidable force of burlesque. Headmistressmaster of The Vaudeville Consortium, Producer of The Consortium, Sideshow Femmes, Sideshow Themmes. Founder of The Vaudevillians Troupe and member of The Villainesses and Kryptonite’s Freak Circus, they can often be found teaching classes locally and abroad alongside gracing stages both nationally and internationally! Whether they are eating fire, twirling fans or bumping their way down the stage, Scarlet is one performer you will never forget.
Come with them as they take you on a journey to a place they call neverland.

DATE
15th May

TIME
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
DURATION
1.5 hrs

VENUE
Maison Burlesque
Level 1/48-50 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
Bring water bottle & heels!
Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in.

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
Suitable for beginners, and those with some dance or burlesque experience looking to take their art to the next level.

COST
$55 per workshop
5% discount if you enrol in two workshops
10% if you enrol in three workshops
15% if you enrol in four workshops

* May include booking fee*

Non-transferable or refundable.

ENQUIRIES
dawn@australianburlesquefest.com

 

We acknowledge this event will take place on Wurundjeri land.

Age Restrictions: 18+

*ABF will comply with current and future Covid 19 guidelines*

ABF prides itself on providing a safe and inclusive space for our teachers and students. We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, racism, homophobia, sexism or any kind of disrespect towards our teachers, students and staff.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

All workshops will incur a booking fee (credit card, Paypal). No bank transfer available.