April O'Peel - Vancouver Burlesque Performer


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Neo Burlesque 

Perfect for the Burlesque beginner or those with an intermediate knowledge looking to hone technique. Class begins with a Burlesque inspired warm-up, with the second half focusing on Burlesque choreography. Each class we will learn a different routine featuring a different style of dance with emphasis on learning, perfecting essential Burlesque movements and being able to easily pick up choreography.

Every Monday night at iDance (302 West 2nd Avenue)
8:00-9:00PM
                                       

Private Burlesque Coaching

April is also available for private Burlesque coaching and choreography sessions. Whether you need your routine choreographed for you or you just need that extra bit of help with movement, April has years of experience under her garter belt. Please email april@screamingchicken.net for rates. 

Becoming Burlesque

  Becoming Burlesque' is a two month intensive workshop series that culminates in a final Graduation Recital. This class covers everything one need to know to get their start as burlesque performer including: dance and movement; comedy; hair, makeup and costuming; lighting, sound and tech; and professionalism. Tuition includes a fabulous, hand tailored burlesque outfit including pasties, glamour photos and bonus personal studio time. This is a great course for anyone who wants to get involved in performing burlesque in a comfortable, friendly, supportive environment. For more information please email Melody Mangler at melody@screamingchicken.net

Being Burlesque

Still craving that class room atmosphere and want to get the extra edge when booking and preparing for gigs?
Being Burlesque 201 is the much anticipated second chapter to the helpful and successful Becoming Burlesque!
Our intermediate class for Burlesque performance. Designed for students who have graduated the Becoming Burlesque class or who have some limited experience performing Burlesque for a live audience and would like to learn and perform more. This class focuses on a few advanced aspects of Burlesque such as character, costuming and self promotion. The class finishes with a public graduation recital with the graduates of the Boylesque class. For more information please email Melody Mangler at melody@screamingchicken.net

Becoming Boylesque

Yes, men can do it too! Due to popular demand we have added this much desired class. Becoming Boylesque will teach men the basics they need to get on stage for the first time. Topics covered include man-dance basics, costume, character and comedy. The class finishes with a public graduation recital with the graduates of the Being Burlesque class. For more information please email April at april@screamingchicken.net