Burlesque Classes in Portland - BodyMagick Temple

Polish That Pastie

Burlesque 201+
Act Development Series for Experienced Performers

Desire space to be creatively challenged and held accountable while creating a new Burlesque act?

This series supports you in all elements of creating a stunning performance, including music selection, storyline development and choreography.

Usually, we meet via Zoom for discussion and feedback, and have dedicated work weeks for building acts. If all participants are in or near Portland, OR, we will discuss meeting in-person.

This series is for performers who have performed at least one Burlesque solo and understand the basic components of building an act. If you're new to Burlesque or would like greater support with act creation, check out our Burlesque 101 online or in-person.

Eva D'Luscious

Eva D’Luscious has been bumping and grinding the patriarchy away since 2010. With a focus on building community and celebrating all expressions of sensuality, her students dubbed her the Godmother of Glitter for helping them strut into self love.

Eva has graced stages such as the Edmonton Burlesque Festival, NOLA Nerdlesque Festival, Tiki Oasis, Oregon Burlesque Festival, Tease-O-Rama, The Snake Oil Festival, the Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, Burning Man, Masquerotica, The Edwardian Ball, Hubba Hubba Revue and is a ongoing cast member of SinFerno Cabaret.

She produces Burlesque shows in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, including Whole Lotta Love Burlesque Tribute to Led Zeppelin, and is also a certified JourneyDance Facilitator, guiding moving meditations to connect with inner wisdom and resilience.

Her Portland, OR home is surrounded by a garden and filled with her husband, teenage sons and an absurd amount of costumes and outdoor gear.

*** Material taught in class and course notes are the creative property of the instructors and may not be shared publicly without their prior written consent. Thank you for respecting Artists!

Next Series Begins Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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Private Online Classroom

Instructional videos building on lesson taught in BodyMagick Initiation
Private FB Group

Protected space for members to give and receive feedback on all aspects of their act between our meetings.
Ample Time Container

We want you to have plenty of 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 the feedback into action, and to schedule private sessions if you desire those.

If you choose to add the BodyMagick Initiation online classroom, access starts immediately after you register.
Access to expanding list of Burlesque Resources for costuming, additional learning and inspiration
Small Group Size

Series is capped at 6 participants to ensure personal attention and support.
1:1 Sessions with Eva

1 Act Consult session to refine and finalize your act, and then two sessions to Workshop it together.
Discount on Additional Private Sessions

Add more 1:1 workshopping sessions with either instructor to your series at 50% off the usual rate.
Discounted Access to BodyMagick Online Classroom

If you didn't take your first Burlesque training with BodyMagick Temple, and want forever access to the online classroom with videos on act development, costuming, choreography principals, stage presences and more. Includes the Spotlight Vault described below.
Discounted Access to BodyMagick Burlesque Spotlight Vault

If you want just The Spotlight Vault (not the entire BodyMagick Online Classroom) the lowest available price for this is with this checkout. The Spotlight Vault includes hours 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.

Timing:

You will receive access to the online classroom upon registrationso that you may begin preparing. The first portion of each meeting is dedicated to act Q&A. As time allows, we will play with mini choreographies and performance skills.

Below is a sample course flow -- the exact schedule for the next series will be sent upon registration. If you desire the schedule before registering, please contact Eva at info(at)bodymagicktemple.com

Meetings are via Zoom Wednesdays, 7-9:00pm PT -- we take a brief mid-class break. You're welcome to bring snacks and bevvies.

Week 1 -- Group Present music and act ideas
Week 2 -- Work Week
Week 3 -- Work Week
Week 4 -- Group Act Check-Ins
Week 5 -- Work Week/1:1a
Week 6 -- Work Week/1:1s
Week 7 -- Group Act Check-Ins
Week 8 -- Work Week/1:1s
Week 9 -- Work Week/1:1s
Week 10 -- Group Workshopping 1
Week 11 -- Work Week/1:1s
Week 12 -- Group Workshopping 2
April 5, 2025 -- Showcase, Portland, OR

Performing:

When you complete the series you're eligible to perform in a BodyMagick Temple Showcase in Portland, OR.

Our Showcases are paid performances. All performers receive a share of the door. In person Showcases also 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 provide a recommendation.

Polish That Pastie

$160/mo

One-Time Payment of $479 or three monthly payments of $160/mo

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3 Monthly Payments

This series was a safe space to cultivate and curate a new act without the confines of one's own insecurities and self-doubt. The expertise of a seasoned and professional showgirl alongside the feedback and encouragement of a talented group of performers allowed for growth in the craft, creativity to flourish, and confidence in the ability to pull it all off.

~ Moxie Blue

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