YES YOU CAN CAN CAN!
Looking for the perfect way to banish those post-Christmas blues and shape up for the new year? Following the phenomenal success of the burlesque workshops in the run up to Christmas, World Jungle has teamed up again with The Showgirl Academy to deliver a one-day spectacular workshop to learn the Can Can!
Wednesday 8th February 2012 7.30 – 8.30pm @ Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP
Pose, Shimmy and Kick your way into Fitness with The Showgirl Workout Class!
Instructed by professional dancer, performer and ETM qualified Charlotte C-K, this taster class is completely FREE!
Try a fun and unique dance fitness workout as you learn some burlesque, showgirl, charleston and can-can moves to music from the 20′s through to modern day.
Certainly a more glamorous and unique way to improve your fitness and flexibility…
No previous dance experienced required to take part.
To book your FREE place, please contact us: info@theshowgirlacademy.co.uk (PLACES LIMITED)
THE BURLESQUE EXPERIENCE BRISTOL…
3 hour Vintage Burlesque & Cocktail Master Class
Indulge yourself in a secret vintage cocktail bar whilst you learn the beautiful art of burlesque dancing, perfecting your poise, walks, shimmeys and tassel twirling (no nudity involved!)
Following your burlesque masterclass with a professional dancer and burlesque performer, you will then be able to try your hand at vintage cocktail making, with the very best in the business.
The perfect and most glamorous way to get the party started!
Charleston and Can Can parties also offered.
The secret location is based right in the centre of Bristol close to all the main shops, bars & hotels.
Transform yourself into a burlesque scarlet, 50’s pin up or 20’s flapper with our vintage photo shoot.
Our photo shoots are fun, relaxed and supportive and you will leave with beautiful images you can cherish forever. You will also leave feeling much more confident about yourself and your body too!
You will be working with an experienced and friendly photographer and director, so don’t worry if you have never done a shoot before, you are in safe hands.
We have a big dressing up box to play with, is there a better way to spend a winters afternoon?!
The 3 hour session includes a mini makeover, posing class, personal director and your top 10 images on disc.
Gift Vouchers available. This would make an ideal Christmas present for someone special.
This is strictly limited to just 10 places.
Saturday 18th February 2012
12-3pm at The Milk Thistle, Bristol
By popular demand we have booked in another Back In Time Workshop for 2012!
Venture back to the 1920’s and travel through the decades to the 1960’s whilst learning a feast of vintage dance styles.
Learn the knobbly knees quirky style of the 20’s Charleston, then the infectious kicks of 30’s/40’s swing dancing. Pick up the pace even more with some twists and flicks of the 50’s jive (no partner needed!) and then save your last bit of energy for the psychedelic style that is 60’s go go dancing!
Get a group of you together and book onto our Back In Time workshop for a truly enjoyable dance experience.
Workshop date: Saturday 17th March 2012 at Wilder Street Studios, Bristol, BS2 8QA
’The Flaming Feathers are by a considerable leap and bound, the most slick, the most engaging and the most professional dance troupe who evoke the authentic styles of loved by by-gone eras. They are a joy to watch and also a delight to book, adding distinctive flair to any event’.
Kittie Klaw. The Ministry of Burlesque, High Tease, Castlist.
For all of those who thoroughly enjoyed last years Can Can for beginners course, this is definitely not one to be missed! And if you haven’t attended a Can Can for beginners there is still time!
Can Can for Beginners, Monday 31st October – Monday 5th December 2011
Can Can for Improvers, Monday 20th February – Monday 26th March 2012
You too will be Can Caning like The Flaming Feathers soon!
If you are planning to celebrate in style like the rest of us this Christmas and New Year we can guarantee that when January 2012 comes around you will be a little short of pennies and wondering if all those Christmas deserts were really worth it!..
With this in mind, The Showgirl Academy has specially added 2012 courses early this year so you are well and truly covered for the partying to come.
Book a 2012 course or workshop now and be reassured that the new you for 2012 is already taken care of!
From Beautiful Burlesque, Fabulous Fan Dancing, Cheeky Charleston, High Kicking Can-Can and all NEW Solo Jive The Showgirl Academy will guarantee to keep you smiling, improve your fitness and help boost your confidence and self esteem, not to mention the performance opportunities!
Don’t forget we also offer private tuition, hen parties and pin up photo shoots.
A glamorous evening of vintage cabaret featuring scantily clad showgirls, burlesque beauties, the finest can-can kickers, singing and plenty of tongue n cheek humour!
STARRING…
**THE FLAMING FEATHERS**
Professional cabaret dance troupe based in the South UK.
Expect frilly knickers, scantily clad showgirls, tongue n cheek humour and plenty of sparkle and feathers to tickle your fancy!
**MISS DOLLY ROSE**
Miss Dolly Rose is a true burlesque beauty.
Drawing on her dance background in ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary to produce delightfully funny and polished routines.
** GOLDIELOX**
With an extensive and experienced dance background in endless styles of dance GoldieLox’s style of burlesque is certainly more british and neo.
Her performances are respected for their technical dance element and depth of clever ideas and themes and are never easily forgotten!
**MISS LAURA MAI**
The lovely Laura Mai has performed at many shows including Her Majesty’s Theatre and The London Palladium where she performed for the royal princes! She sings all over the UK on the burlesque and cabaret circuit and is a true diamond. Her repertoire includes songs from Ella Fizgeraled to Peggy Lee,Connie Francis, Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey.
**THE DURSLEY DOLLIES**
The Local Troupe! These local ladies will not dissappoint!
Congratulation to The Flaming Feathers for putting on a spectacular performance at their debut show – Hot Flush!
Here is what one of the spectators had to say:
“ This was an incredible experience, I felt like we had been transported through time as we watched the Charleston from the 1920s, Can Can from the 1800s, Burlesque from the Cabaret clubs of the turn of the century and groovy moves from the 60s Go Go scene.
We loved the incredible costumes, amazing dance moves, beautiful ostrich feather fans and the whole way the show had been put together. Laura Mai thrilled us with her powerful voice and wonderful old time songs.
The audience were great as well, really taking part by dressing up to the occasion, the whole thing was enpowering and very tasteful, funny and inspiring. We cant wait to come to the next one!”
Jane Manning, World Jungle
A glamorous affair showcasing the finest can-can kickers, burlesque beauties, fabulous flappers & cabaret dance entertainment. Putting the cherry on top of the cake will be singing scarlet Miss Laura Mai.
DRESS TO IMPRESS. STRICTLY OVER 18’S ONLY.
THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2011
The Joint: Southbank Club, Dean Lane, Bristol BS3 1DB
Doors open 7.30pm. Show commences 8.00pm
(Seating is first come first served)
In the first interview with The Flaming Feathers front lady GoldieLox reveals the highlights so far, the motivation behind creating the cabaret troupe and whats still to come this year!
Learn the retro style of Jive dancing with The Showgirl Academy with our BRAND NEW UNIQUE Course…
Learn the past paced flicks, kicks and twists or the original style of jive dancing from the 1930’s and 1940’s (as seen on Strictly Come Dancing). No partner needed!
Jive for Beginners 6 week course
Commences Monday 19th September 2011 7.00 – 8.00pm @ Wilder Street Studios Bristol
The emphasis of the workshops/courses are based on fun and are great for improving confidence and fitness.
Discover your alter-ego as you explore the glamorous world of burlesque and burly-cabaret. You will learn the staples of posing, peeling, teasing, characterisation, prop work and of course the fine art of tassel twirling! You will pose like Marilyn, peel like Gypsy Rose Lee, tease like Immodesty and discover that inner diva, femme fatale, comedian or ‘bad girl’ – all in a day’s work for a budding burlesque artist!
Burlesque for Beginners 6 week course – Commences Tuesday 9th August 7.30 – 8.30pm at Lifestyles, Bristol
Ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes welcome, no previous dance experience required!
