Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque: Two classes start Tuesday, December 7

Just a reminder that the Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque will be offering two classes starting next Tuesday at Bay Functional Fitness in the Rockridge area of Oakland.

Led by veteran burlesque performer Mynx d'Meanor, the classes offered will include an introductory class called "Charm School," and a "Burlesque Dance Party Workout" class. Read a description of these classes below.

Please visit fishnetfollies.com for class policies and other important information. If you have any questions, please send an email to fishnetfollies@gmail.com, or call Mynx d’Meanor at 415.300.0976.

Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque

Intro to Burlesque: “Charm School”

TUESDAYS – December 7, 14, 21, 28 / 7:30PM-8:30PM (4 week series)
Developing the fundamental elements of classic burlesque. Harkening back to the charm schools of the 1950′s, we will begin each class with mild stretches and “drills” on posture (yes, you will stand/walk with a book on your head) and mimicking several classic pinup poses. Then we’ll dig into a focus topic, varied each week.
Led by Mynx d’Meanor (pictured, on the left).

Week 1: “The Look” – Finding your best angles, standing and sitting. We will spend time really looking at ourselves in the mirror to figure out how to show off our assets in the most flattering way possible, and hide any “flaws” we’re not so proud of.
Week 2: “The Strut” – Different ways of walking, based on character (shy kitten? vamp? etc.) and musicality.
Week 3: “The Dance” / The Drama” – Basic dance moves, developing character and drama with musicality and costume.
Week 4: “Putting It All Together” / “Taking It Off” – Tease and strip techniques, overview of playing with accessories (gloves, stockings, etc.)

COST
Drop-ins: $20.00 (Cash)
Pre-registration: $60.00 (PayPal/Credit Card. Eventbrite transaction fee applies.)
Online event registration for Intro to Burlesque: “Charm School” Series – Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque powered by Eventbrite at www.fishnetfollies.com.


Burlesque Dance Party Workout

TUESDAYS – December 7, 14, 21, 28 / 6:30PM-7:15PM (4 week series)
Low-impact workout incorporating burlesque and other dance moves. We’ll be dancing to tunes from the swing era, classic bump n’ grind striptease music, and other contemporary songs that evoke the same feeling.
Led by Mynx d’Meanor.

COST
Drop-ins: $10.00 (Cash)
Pre-registration: $35.00 (PayPal/Credit Card. Eventbrite transaction fee applies.)
Event registration for Burlesque Dance Party Workout – Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque powered by Eventbrite at www.fishnetfollies.com.


Instructors Flame Cynders and Mynx d’Meanor have a combined 20+ years of dance/performance experience, encompassing disciplines such as ballet, ballroom, bellydance, modern, “street”, and jazz/swing. We are heavily influenced and inspired by the dance stylings of Bob Fosse, Cyd Charisse and other “greats” of Broadway and MGM musicals. We incorporate these influences in our approach to teaching burlesque fundamentals and dance choreography.