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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy classes and Carnaval SF 2010 preparation

Ever wanted to dance down Mission Street as part of the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade in May? Ever wanted to dance with the Hot Pink Feathers? Now's your chance! Hot Pink Feathers' Showgirl Academy classes spring term will be starting next month, and Carnaval SF preparation packages are available.

Who are the Hot Pink Feathers? They are a World Cabaret Showgirl dance troupe. They perform locally at show such as Tuesday's In the Name of Love: Haiti Benefit & Mardi Gras Extravaganza at the Red Devil Lounge (see previous post), burlesque shows such as Friday's Hubba Hubba Revue: Mardi Gras! at the DNA Lounge, and at their own shows with Blue Bone Express at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland on the first Saturday of every month. Check them out in action in this video montage!



Led by Carnaval SF 2008 Queen Kellita, the Hot Pink Feathers were named Best Dance Company by the San Francisco Bay Guardian in their "Best of the Bay 2008" issue. They've appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, been featured in Margaret Cho's Sensuous Woman variety shows, and performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas, as well as many, many stages in the Bay Area and across the country.

And, yes, this is a special time of the year for HPF. Not only is it Mardi Gras, but they'll also be preparing for the big Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade! If you look below, you'll see that they have a special Carnaval prep package, complete with payment plans and a raffle to help defray the costs of participating. Watch the video to see the Hot Pink Feathers in a past Carnaval SF Grand Parade!



You could be dancing down Mission Street as part of the Hot Pink Feathers! All of the class and Carnaval prep information is below. Kellita has just returned from a short sabbatical to Rio and Buenos Aires and I'm sure she's just bursting in anticipation of sharing all of the things she learned with you!

All classes will take place at The Ballet Studio in San Francisco. All of the class and Carnaval prep information is below. If you have any questions, please contact the Kellita and the Hot Pink Feathers at hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com or by calling 415-398-7673. You may also find more information about HPF at www.hotpinkfeathers.com.

Don't delay! Shake a tail feather! ;-)

Feather Fans!

I am just returned from intensive dance study in both Buenos Aires and Rio (where I got to see several samba schools process in the the sambadrome!!!) and am thrilled to get into the studio with YOU or someone you know would love to dance with us and share what I've just received!

It's also the time of year to think about joining Hot Pink Feathers for the Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade!

We have one more 5 wk session of classes (both Technique and Choreography) before we dive into full Carnaval prep. All details below!


2010 HOT PINK FEATHERS SHOWGIRL ACADEMY CLASSES & CARNAVAL PREP

1) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Technique (Tu 8) in SF

2) Hot Pink Feathers Choregraphy (Tu 9) in SF

3) CARNAVAL SF 2010 PACKAGES (3/16-5/30) in SF

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1) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Dance Technique

Winter Session III: 5 Tuesdays 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, & 3/9 8-9pm

Spring Session I: 5 Tuesdays 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, & 4/13 7:45-8:45pm

$75/series ($20/drop in); $67.50/series ($17 drop-in) for members

Register here: www.paypal.com using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as payee (and send an email to the same address announcing your registration!)


2) Hot Pink Feathers Choreography Class

Winter Session III: 5 Tuesdays 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, & 2/2 9-9:45pm

Spring Session I: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, & 4/13 5 Tuesdays 8:45-9:30pm

$75/series ($20/drop in); $67.50/series ($17 drop-in) for members

Register here: www.paypal.com using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as payee (and send an email to the same address announcing your registration!)


3) CARNAVAL SF 2010 PACKAGES (3/16-5/30)

Our Complete Carnaval 2010 Packages include:
*** participation in Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 30th)

*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND (15+ strong)

*** 11 Tuesdays (3/16-5/25) of Technique class 7:45-8:45pm complete with personal attention

*** 11 Tuesdays (3/16-5/25) of Choreography and Carnaval Prep 8:45-10:15pm

*** ~4-5 extra practices (times and dates TBA; at least 2 of which will be on a weekend day, closer to the parade date; dates and times outside Tues evenings will be either Thursday nights or weekend days)

*** professionally crafted costume rental, with individual fittings

*** the opportunity to study intensively and intimately with Carnaval SF 2008 Queen Kellita and Hot Pink Feathers!

*** the exhilaration of dancing with a group of spirited, embodied and playful dancers who are all bringing their inner showgirls out right alongside each other, supported by an adoring band!

FULL CARNAVAL PACKAGES this year range from $598 to a low of $429 (Early Bird plus Annual Membership)
(know that we create a RAFFLE to defray costs, so we got you covered if you're short on cash!)

(More opportunities to be involved with less committment will be announced shortly! They include roles such as:
SHOWGIRL/REVELER, REVELER, MONITOR..... Make sure you get on the email list at www.hotpinkfeathers.com/calendar so you hear when these options are announced!)

Following are the variety of options for FULL CARNAVAL PACKAGES:

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (only 5 available; first come, first served):

~$479 when paid in full BY TUESDAY FEB 9th (extended to Feb 16th!!!)

~$429 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY TUESDAY FEB 9th

CARNAVAL SPECIAL

~$549 when paid in full BY TUESDAY MARCH 9th

~$499 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY TUESDAY MARCH 9th

PAYMENT PLAN SPECIAL

~$597 (PAID in 3 Monthly Installments of $199 each BY March 16th, April 13th & MAY 11th)

~$549 (PAID in 3 Monthly Installments of $183 each BY March 16th, April 13th & MAY 11th)

*** Register by check (email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com for address) or paypal.com by clicking here: www.paypal.com using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as payee (and send an email introducing yourself with your contact info to the same address announcing your registration!)

NOTE: Full Benefits of Annual Memberships are described in detail on classes page:
www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html

All classes held at:
Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy @ The Ballet Studio in SF
128 10th St at Minna; great parking; 3 blks from Civic Ctr BART
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