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All Norwich students
101 ladies it was great to meet you this week for your first performance session and to see you all let your hair down and really get into creative mode !
Burlesque Nights - Please see events section below for details
101 students- Welcome to School of Burlesque UK 101 class. The members section here will keep you updated with news, reviews and events relating to your classes so please check back from time to time for updates.
102 & Intermediate students- Welcome back to class ! Its great to see you all again and going over some basics .. in terms of your performing skills. Its really wonderful seeing each of you develop your burlesque styles and seeing you grow in confidence.. Keep up the good work!
Pin Up Pictures are ready please check them out here . For a small fee you can purchase your pin up picture direct from the photographers website. If you experience problems with the link please visit www.roscopico.co.uk- If you have any problems with the link please email rosco direct.
Recommend A Friend - If you enjoyed your class please tell others.. if you recommend a friend that books a class you will receive 10% off your next course. Or for party bookings of 10 people or more you will receive a nice bottle of champagne!
May
Wed, May 5
NO STRINGS @ PROUD CABARET LONDON
7:30 pm -2:00 am PROUCS CABARET, No. 1 Mark Lane, Corner of Dunster Court and Mark LaneLondon, EC3R 7AH
Hocus Pocus Theatre are very proud to announce the launch of a new NO STRINGS, monthly at the divine Proud Cabaret supper Club. The first Wednesday of the month, bringing you top quality cabaret and burlesque. This months line-up included Miss Honey Wilde, Bob Percy, The Gypsy, Mysterious Magdalena and much more.
Sun, May 9
Bury Fringe Festival - Panthera & School Of Burlesque @ Bang Bangs
7:00 pm -12 am Bang Bangs
The School of Burlesque feature 7pm - 9.pm Featuring walkabout performances, workshops and student debut acts.
Norfolk & Norwich Arts Festival @ Chapplefield Gardens
Sun, May 9
Bo Nanafana Social Club @ The Spiegel Tent7:30 pm -1:00 am Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Festival Gardens
The Spiegel Shake-Up, starring Fat 45, Paul Zenon and Hocus Pocus Theatre in walkabout performance.
Tue, May 11
Bo Nanafana Social Club Lates @ The Speigel Tent
10:00 pm -1:00 am Norfolk & Norwich Festival Gardens
Bo Nanafana Social Club host the Speigel Lates with lots of local delights including Hocus Pocus Theatre in walkabout performance.
Wed May 12
Bo Nanafana Social Club @ The Speigel Tent
Wed, May 12 7:30 pm -1:00 am Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Festival Gardens
The Speigel Swing-Hop. The Correspondents, DJ Kormac, Ida Barr and Hocus Pocus Theatre in walkabout performance.
Mon, May 17
Bo Nanafana Social Club @ The Speigel Tent
Mon, May 17 7:30 pm - Tue, May 18 1:00 pm Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Festival Gardens
Spiegel Lates with The Sweetbeats and other local delights including Hocus Pocus Theatre in walkabout performance.
Thu, May 20
Bo Nanafana Social Club @ The Spiegel Tent
Thu, May 20 10:00 pm - Fri, May 21 1:00 am Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Festival Gardens
Spiegel Late with local delights including Hocus Pocus Theatre in walkabout.
Sat, May 22 - SCHOOL OF BURLESQUE ATTENDING
Bo Nanafana Social Club @ The Spiegel Tent
Sat, May 22 10:00 pm - Sun, May 23 2:00 am Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Festival Gardens
Big Bo Nanafana Finale. Hocus Pocus Theatre take to the stage and guest DJ Lord Jazz among others.
June
Wed, Jun 2
NO STRINGS @ PROUD CABARET
Wed, Jun 2 7:30 pm - Thu, Jun 3 2:00 am Proud Cabaret, No.1 Mark Lane, Corner of Dunster Court and Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7AH
Hocus Pocus Theatre presents NO STRINGS, at the divine Proud Cabaret supper Club. The first Wednesday of the month, bringing you top quality cabaret and burlesque. Line- up TBA. For tickets call 0207 283 1940
Sat, Jun 26 -SCHOOL OF BURLESQUE ATTENDING
No Strings' Burlesque & Cabaret Club
Sat, Jun 26 7:00 pm - Sun, Jun 27 12:00 am Norwich Puppet Theatre
Line-up to be announced.
***This event is an open event. Students need to obtain tickets-School Of Burlesque will be attending this event later in the evening due to hosting a workshop near by***.
July
Sat Jul 3 - SCHOOL OF BURLESQUE ATTENDING
ACHTUNG CABARET @ The Talk
Sat, Jul 3 8:00 pm - Late The Talk, Oak Street, Norwich
Night of Burlesque and fetish cabaret from Promotors Achtung. Its Heros and Villans night historical and fictional. Featuring Beatrix Voc Bourbon, Honey Wilde, Frank Sanazi, Vendetta Vain & more. Strict dress code: Hero or villian burlesque, fetish or fantasy. Dress to impress.
Fri, Jul 30
PRIDE CARNIVAL CABARET
Fri, Jul 30 8:00 pm - Sat, Jul 31 12:00 am Norwich Arts Centre, 51 St. Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG
Hocus Pocus Theatre present their Carnival Cabaret launching Norwich PRIDE again with a bang! Featuring Pequilia Bigtop, Miss Annabel Sings, Hewlett from Hewlett & Eaton and an array of Hocus Pocus Theatre's best sideshow acts including The Gypsy, Minsky the Clown, The Tuttle Twins and much, much more… Tickets: £10. Box Office: 01603 660 352
August
Sat, Aug 21- SCHOOL OF BURLESQUE ATTENDING
NO STRINGS BOOGALOO - NEW NIGHT
Sat, Aug 21 8:00 pm - Sun, Aug 22 1:00 am Norwich Arts Centre
Hocus Pocus Theatre are excited to announce a new vintage night for Norwich. With the best local DJs and the best of Burlesque & Cabaret. Full details to be announced very soon- Email us to book your ticket
NO STRINGS BOOGALOO -NEW NIGHT - SCHOOL OF BURLESQUE ATTENDING
Sat, Aug 21 8:00 pm - Sun, Oct 24 1:00 am Norwich Arts Centre
Hocus Pocus Theatre are excited to announce a new dance night for Norwich. With the best local DJs and the best of Burlesque & Cabaret. Full details to be announced very soon. Tickets £10.00 -Email us to book your ticket
Burlesque Shoes Ladies Night - School Of Burlesque Attending
Time 8.30 onwards - Free Entry
Please Note: All School Of Burlesque nights are highlighted as ATTENDING and will be a group night. Please email mail@schoolofburlesque.org to book your place / tickets & meet up times.
Performance's & Acts at shows TBC you will be notified & invited to rehearsals
Burlesque Beginners 101
Chair Dance
Lady Marmalade
Burlesque Beginners 101
Chair Dance
Lady Marmalade
Start position at side of the chair
Finger clicks
Walk round the chair for 8 counts
On the 8th Count Sit with both hands on the knees
Right knee flick
Left knee flick right knee on to left
Look right look left
Push both legs wide wide
Right arm over behind
Left arm over behind
Bring both hands up at your sides slowly up together ~ up and round to the neck and hair flick finishing with both hands up in the air
Arms down in onto knees close the legs
Right leg out ~ stocking peel and back
Left leg out ~stocking peel and back
Push both legs wide
Right arm lean ~ bounce x2
Left arm lean~ bounce x 2
Right Arm elbow ~ pose
Left arm elbow ~ pose
Lean back ~ leg flick
Right turn to stocking peel
Laborious lean ~ hold
Twist to front
Hands on knees
1st Chorus
Right knee out - in
Left Knee out - in
Body roll
Right knee out - in
Left Knee out - in
Body roll
Hands on knees
Sexy strut round to the right
4 counts 5th into Body ripple
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Walk round to the other side of the chair 4 counts 5th into body ripple
Hands on side chair
Little walk (tip toes, pressing the heal down sticking bottom in the air) 7 times on count 8 put the left foot onto chair
Wiggle
Hip circle
Wiggle
Hip Circle
Step other the chair for 5
1, over 2, down 3, walk 4, turn (right) 5, body ripple at chair
Drag the back of the chair around (left) and straddle it.
2nd Chorus
2 squats and 2 leg flick
2 squats and 2 leg flick
(Stay down)
Look over right side
Look over left
Pull back and repeat in reverse
Reach right arm up and left leg out
Reach left arm up and right leg out
Left arm reach out to the audience
Reach left arm up and right leg out
Reach right arm up and left leg out
Right arm reach out to the audience
2 squats and 2 leg flick
2 squats and 2 leg flick
Walk round to the right & pretty arabesque ~ hold
Walk chair back round to front & have a seat
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Now you have got an instrumental beat where the tempo really changes!
Take 4 Strut steps forward & Pose ~ hand on hips
Turn
Take 4 strut steps back keeping hand on hip
Hip Circle around
Walk forward
Criss cross hands click walking back back
Final walk all the way round the chair (left side)
Left leg goes up onto the chair
Step right knee up onto the chair (should be in the squat position holding one hand onto the back of the chair)
Knees go out for 4
Sexy little struts to the top and pose (hands on hips)
Quick Stocking lift
You will hear the chorus come back in again
Bring hands up the sides up into the air
Circle & wave
Circle & wave
Stocking peel
Stocking peel
Down- Forward step off - walk forward and turn quickly round to the front - Sit
Push both legs wide wide
Right arm over behind
Left arm over behind
Bring both hands up at your sides slowly up together ~ up and round to the neck and hair flick finishing with both hands up in the air
Arms down in onto knees close the legs
Right leg out ~ stocking peel and back
Left leg out ~stocking peel and back
Push both legs wide
Right arm lean ~ bounce x 2
Left arm lean~ bounce x 2
Right Arm elbow ~ pose
Left arm elbow ~ pose
Lean back ~ leg flick
Push both legs wide wide 2 rolls in
Legs in hands out and in
Stand and drop to bow