Burlesque 101 Portland
Time to unleash your inner showstopper!
BodyMagick Temple is where we ditch the shame, own our shine, and turn every move into a celebration of self-love.
We invite all levels, all bodies, all genders to join us in building community as a you create your first fabulous Burlesque act, and shine on stage in front of a supportive audience at the gorgeous Mission Theater, Portland, OR.
In Person Burlesque 101
Getting on stage is more than nuts and bolts of pulling together moves and costume pieces, it's a personal exploration of your power and joy. In BodyMagick Temple we hold a protected space for you to explore new ways of expressing yourself and become a bolder, more confident and juicy you.
This is transformation through play and joy!
But we don't skimp on the nuts and bolts. This is the most complete Burlesque 101 we've seen anywhere — we cover all the elements to help you create a beautiful performance and personal support to get you there.
Our Burlesque 101 in-person is a hybrid course with an online classroom accessible immediately following registration. In-person meetings build on the online classroom with experiential learning and Q&A, so that you progress on your act at each meeting. You'll finish the series with a performance in the beautiful Mission Theater and all the materials you need to continue performing Burlesque including a process for building new acts, promotional photo and bio, professional performance video, and knowledge of performer responsibilities in shows and how to apply to other productions.
You retain access to the online classroom as long as you keep our agreements of privacy and respect for all, so you can return to it when building future acts or for a sassy sparkle break.
Your In-Person BodyMagick Burlesque 101 Includes:
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Private Online Classroom for course materials and ongoing Q&A
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Access to expanding list of Burlesque Resources for costuming, additional learning and inspiration
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Foundation Videos
Storytelling & Choreo; Costuming; Stage Makeup; Posing & Facial Expressions; Selecting a Stage Name; Professionalism
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Dance Technique Videos
Basic Burlesque Moves Warmup; 4 P’s & Peeling Demo; Hot Tips; The Right Touch; And We Strut; Tassel Twirling; Stretching; Slink Sauce Dance, + many more!
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Shine Bright in Self Love
The sexiest thing about any person is confidence and love of themselves! The Shine Bright module includes Eva's top techniques from her Becoming Babelicious Initiation for building and maintaining Self Love, so you glow on and off stage!
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3 Private Act Development Sessions
1 pre-series Zoom to determine act focus and storyline, and two 1:1 sessions with an instructor. Additional private sessions are available for a discounted rate.
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Support for all aspects of bringing your act to stage
Including 2 group workshopping sessions to practice performing in front of people
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Photoshoot with Published PinUp Model & Professional Photographer
Includes direction on posing and 3 finished digital promo images so you have promo photos ready for our show and others
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Instruction on lighting and camera set up for photos and video
Confidently capture video for performing in online shows and submitting with applications, and take your own promo photos.
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Studio Time
Three hours of BodyMagick Temple studio time to work on your act.
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Sale with Portland-area Glam Vendors
Choose from a large selection of pasties, bras and panties, or discuss custom creations for your act.
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Ongoing Access to BodyMagick Burlesque Spotlight & BurlyQFit Vaults
Includes: archive of 60-minute Burlesque movement classes and Workshop Library of choreography and technique videos, including boa, chair tease, fan dancing and choreographies with step-by-step breakdowns.
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Ample Time Container
Time to take in the material while you build an act you're proud of, and stay balanced in life. Our schedule includes Work Weeks when we don't meet as a group, so that you have time to put what you learn into action, and for your private sessions with our instructors.
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BodyMagick Temple Showcase Paid Show
Showcases are share of the door, where all performers receive a portion of show profits. Travel and accommodation for Portland are not included.
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Professional Stage Photos
A selection of digital photos you may use for future promo.
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Commemorative Print
1 8x10" print of your choice from your stage performance.
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Professional Stage Video
A professional video of your act suitable for submitting with show applications and for promo usage.
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Celebration Gathering
Following our show we'll gather to watch our videos, cheer for each other some more and celebrate you for stepping into this new space!
In Person Initiation Timing
You will receive access to the online classroom upon registration so that you may begin preparing to perform. In addition to the main topic listed for each meeting, we will have movement training and answer your act and Burlesque questions.
A sample flow of the series is listed below. Please message info(at)bodymagicktemple.com for the full schedule of the next series.
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Before Series Start -- Zoom to Discuss Ideas and Answer Questions
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Week 1 -- Welcome, Act Development, Basic Burlesque Movements
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Week 2 -- 4Ps of Striptease, Music Mapping & Act Development
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Week 3 -- Costuming
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Week 3 -- Swank Sale with local vendors of sparkly bits around this week, on a weekend
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Week 4 -- Makeup & Hair
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Week 5 -- Movement Instruction/Act Check Ins
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Week 6 -- Glam Shot Photos on a weekend, not usual meeting day
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Week 7 -- Work Week/Private Sessions
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Week 8 -- Work Week/Private Sessions
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Week 9 -- Group Workshopping
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Week 10 -- Work Week/Private Sessions
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Week 11 -- Work Week/Private Sessions
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Week 12 -- Group Workshopping/Professionalism/What's Next
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Show Time!
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Celebration - 4-6 weeks following the Showcase. Date will be determined with series participants.
Burlesque 101 in Portland
Waitlist
Join the Waitlist to receive notification when registration opens, and access to Early Bird rates.
Needed for Initiations:
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Makeup Kit (own or as recommended by instructors)
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Performance Costume
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Rehearsal space of some sort
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Time set aside each week for watching the videos, and for act development, costume work, makeup & hair play
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Willingness to take risks and have fun in a new way!
Frequent Instructors
Instructors for specific series may vary, depending on their availability.
Eva D'Luscious
Movement, Professionalism,
Series Management
Eva D’Luscious has been bumping and grinding the patriarchy away since 2010. Focused on building community and celebrating all expressions of sensuality, her students dubbed her the Godmother of Glitter.
Eva has performed at the Edmonton Burlesque Festival, New Orleans Nerdlesque Festival, Oregon Burlesque Festival, Tease-O-Rama, Burning Man, The Edwardian Ball, Hubba Hubba Revue, and is a cast member of West Coast's longest running weekly show, Sinferno Cabaret.
She produces Burlesque shows in the Pacific Northwest, including Whole Lotta Love Burlesque Tribute to Led Zeppelin, and guides monthly online New Moon Circles and in-person JourneyDances.
Temera Titty
Movement & Music Mapping
The Rose City's Titillating Tease, Burleseque performer and hosTITs, Temera Titty has been serving up cheese and cheek on stages across the world!
Temera performs, hosts, and produces shows regularly in Portland, Oregon’s prolific burlesque scene. Her performances have been selected by the Oregon Burlesque Fest, Booklovers Burlesque Fest, Metalesque Fest, Texas Metalesk Fest, and the Pacific Northwest Burlesque Fest.
She's performed internationally at the Kootney Burlesque Fest (Nelson, BC, Canada) and the Vicenza Burlesque Festival (Vicenza, Italy). Often blending goofy with glamorous to bring a comedic twist to the stage, Temera won the “ROBBED!” judges choice award at the 2024 Portland Comedy Pageant.
Force Majeure
Costuming
Force Majeure, is an award-winning and title-holding burlesque performer and costumer, a transgender human, and above all, a passionate artist. They have performed burlesque for 7 years, but sewing for decades!
They delight in empowering all performers to create the art they want to with the skills they need to do it.
A recent transplant to Portland, Force formerly taught many classes through the Metro Detroit Burlesque Academy, including pattern drafting, headdress construction, costume cohesion, and more.
Trishky Business
Hair and Make-Up
Trishky has been performing in one way or another since they were seven years old. A graduate of BodyMagick Temple 101 and 201+ Series and frequent Teasettes performer, they are thrilled and forever grateful to have found the BodyMagick Community.
Trishky will be our Hair Design and Make-Up Artist for the BQ101 Series. Trishky is an award-winning, published and trained artist, licensed by Northwest College of Beauty and certified by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics as well as Christian Dior Artistry.
In class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of what makes great hair and make-up for the stage, and techniques to create the looks you desire yourself. Trishky loves teaching and is excited to work with you!
Rockabilly Barbie
Glam Shot Photographer
The Rockabilly Barbie has been modeling for over two decades and her love of the pinup lifestyle and dance led her into Burlesque; where she’s now been producing and performing since 2022!
She’s performed all over Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Denver, Las Vegas and Hollywood, and on stage with Macklemore and Sir Mix-a-lot!
Barbie’s hands on, posing workshop covers learning some of your best angles, learning poses that fit your style and character, while incorporating classic burlesque and pinup poses you can use for future photo shoots and incorporate into your acts. Use your images for your portfolio, show promotion, and even merch if desired!
Performing
When you complete the Initiation you're eligible to perform in a BodyMagick Temple Showcase in Portland, OR.
Our Showcases are paid performances, which isn't something we experienced when we started and still isn't common for student debuts. All performers receive a share of the door and include stage video and professional photos.
If you cannot come to Portland, we will help you apply to your local shows. We can't speak for other producers on bookings, but we'll guide you through the submission process and tell them why we recommend you.
FAQ
Do I need dance or performance experience to take this series?
Nope! We've created this series to meet each student where they're at. Some have years of stage training, some are totally new. Burlesque has space for evetyone and our goal is to give you the skills and support to create a debut you're proud to share.
Do you offer trades or special pricing?
Trades aren't available at this time, but we are building a scholarship fund to assist marginalized groups, including single parents. When available, we provide partial scholarships for the cost of the series. Please contact us if you're interested in this.
How often do you offer in-person Burlesque 101?
About twice a year, usually Winter and Late Summer. Join the Waitlist to be notified when series are open for registration, and for info on Early Bird discounts.
Do I need an act idea to join the series?
Nope! We'll help you there too, but a great start for inspiration is to attend online and local Burlesque shows, and watch videos.
More questions? Book a Zoom chat with Eva
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BodyMagick Temple is a Portland, Oregon-based dance community and sanctuary founded by Eva D'Luscious. We specialize in body-positive Burlesque classes, guided JourneyDance, and Self-Love retreats for all bodies, experience levels, and gender identities.
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