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Masterclass Workshops with Maple Rose at Maison Burlesque

  • Maison Burlesque 48-50 Bridge Road Richmond, VIC, 3121 Australia (map)

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Sunday April 30th

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Perform At Your Best (Open)

Let's get you ready for the stage!

Burlesque is so much more than just taking your clothes off. It incorporates movement, parody, comedics stylings and seductive prowess. It's all about your charisma, and how YOU sell it!

Explore the theatrics of character building with Miss Maple Rose in this special workshop designed to get you and your stage persona ready for that big performance. This is the perfect workshop to get those facial expressions nailed for Showcase!

We will play around with clowning, narrative, dramaturgy and musicality to create your own unique striptease character. Learn techniques to captivate and engage the audience in all types of performances, from the big stage at Max Watts to a more intimate and personal atmosphere.

We will explore all the avenues to ensure you feel confident, powerful and in control on that stage.

Level: Open Level

Pre-Requisites:

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

What to bring:

Bring your dance heels if you wish, wear comfy clothes you can move in, and feel free to carry a notebook and pen. This class will comprise of theory and movement.

Please note this is a live in-person Workshop located in our Richmond Studio. Class numbers will be capped.


4:30pm - 6:30pm: Costume Design for Burlesque (Open Level)

Want to make that dream costume a reality?

Join Maple Rose in this two hour intensive that will break down all the steps required to design and create your dream outfit including: research, design, sourcing, commissioning, embellishments and costume care as well as practical elements such as using your costume to aid characterisation and choreography.

Maple Rose comes from a background of theatrical set and costume design, and has not only 1 design degree under her belt but 2! Her expertise in vintage fashion has contributed to her love affair with rhinestones, feathers and corsetry. She’ll give you all the tips and tricks to help you design the perfect costume to fit your act, character and budget.

Pre-Requisites:

Suitable for all levels, including those with little or no sewing/design experience. (note that we will not be sewing)

What to Bring:

Please bring a pen and paper, have your phone or ipad handy for research purposes, and bring along any colour markers/pencils you want!

Please note this is a live in-person Workshop located in our Richmond Studio. Class numbers will be capped.