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. We meet together via Zoom for discussion and feedback, and have dedicated work weeks for building acts.

Sometimes we focus on a highly requested theme or style (such as Halloween or Glamour/Classic). Most often, we invite you bring what excites and challenges you. We encourage you to take advantage of the collective expertise and workshopping opportunities. Many of our participants have taken their Polish That Pastie acts to Burlesque festivals and big shows!

Participants are divided into two groups that take turns presenting their act plans. All participants have at least two opportunities to share their act with the full group. Those who wish to travel to Portland are invited to perform in a paid BodyMagick Temple Showcase.

This series is for performers who have performed at least 1 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.

Next Series Begins Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Includes:

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 8 participants to ensure personal attention and support.
Special Workshopping Session with Miss Indigo Blue

Receive direct feedback from Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque, Founder of BurlyCon Burlesque Convention, and The Queen of Burlesque Miss Exotic World 2011
1:1 Sessions with Eva

3 sessions to plan and review your act.
Discount on Additional Private Sessions

Add more 1:1 workshopping sessions with Eva 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.

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

9/13 -- Group 1 present music and act idea
9/20 -- Group 2 present music and act idea
9/27 -- Work Week
10/4 -- Work Week
10/11 -- Group 1 Workshopping
10/18 -- Group 2 Workshopping
10/25 -- Work Week
11/1 -- Work Week
11/8 -- All Group Workshopping
11/15 -- Work Week
11/22 -- Work Week
11/29 -- All Group Workshopping 2
12/9 -- 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

$155/mo

One-Time Payment of $465 or three monthly payments of $155/mo

One-Time Payment

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

Charlie Sharp

Miss Exotic World 2011

Miss Indigo Blue is the Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque, Founder of BurlyCon Burlesque Convention, and The Queen of Burlesque Miss Exotic World 2011. A lifelong student of dance, theater, and performance, Miss Indigo began stripping at the Lusty Lady in 1991, and first trained with Burlesque Legends Wild Cherry and Kitty West in 2001. With her strong dance and theater background and extensive experience as a stripper, Miss Indigo Blue’s sensuality, musicality, eroticism, and humor earned her a reputation as a sought-after entertainer and instructor.

Miss Indigo is holds numerous other awards from 21st Century Burlesque, the Burlesque Hall of Fame, The Seattle Erotic Arts Festival and Heeb Magazine, and starred in the critically acclaimed documentary film “A Wink And A Smile” about her Academy of Burlesque. She currently performs as a soloist and as a troupe member of The Atomic Bombshells. Miss Indigo Blue is based in Seattle, WA.

Eva D'Luscious

High Priestess of Tease

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 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.

*** Reminder that 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!

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