2023 Workshops

All workshops are held on Saturday, June 17 at 
Oklahoma School of Burlesque - AALIM Bellydance Academy
2520 N. Merdian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Online registration is required and closes on June 17 at 11:00 AM CST.
Please note no street shoes are allowed on the marley dance floors! Soft soled dance shoes, bare feet, or socks only.

Fierce Floorwork
Instructor: Maxi Millions
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM CST
Price: $25

Don’t be afraid to get down low! Learn the fundamentals of floorwork vocabulary, and how to build the strength and stamina to support it. This class includes a warm-up, movement breakdown, choreography, & cool down. Some modifications will be provided to aid with mobility as well as variations for more advanced students.
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Students should wear comfy clothes designed for movement. Knee-pads or thick over-the-knee socks required. Heels suggested. (Please note only soft soled dance shoes can be worn on our studio's marley dance floors!)

Registration Closed!

Getting Booked & Busy in Burlesque
Instructor: Delilah Dubois
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM CST 
Price: $25

In this class you will learn how to get and stay booked and busy in the burlesque and variety live entertainment sector. We will cover personal branding, strategic self-promotion, burlesque business etiquette, and more! All you will need for this class is a notepad, a pen, and any questions you may have regarding these topics.

Registration Closed!

Choices! Creative Costuming
Instructor: Aria Delanoche
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM CST 
Price: $25

Choices! Creative Costuming & How to Leave them Gagging is a lecture-style workshop designed to help you make more intentional costuming choices & create fierce, gag-worthy burly looks. Presented in the cheeky form of Aria's Ten Commandments of Costuming, the class covers theoretic approaches to maximizing the effectiveness of a burlesque costume. Students learn about color theory, character refining processes, juxtaposition, and more while guided by an example-rich PowerPoint presentation.

Every choice we make in the creation process, from vision to design to performance, is an opportunity to express our character, emphasize our movement, and present jaw-dropping dazzle. Learn how to guide yourself to smart choices and make your costumes werk for you!

Please bring a notebook and pen so you may scribble these secrets. There is no movement, so wear what you please. You can also come prepared with questions about your individual costuming conundrums for the Q&A after class.

Registration Closed!

Showgirl 101
Instructor: The Chocolate Showboy
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM CST
Price: $25

Learn the basics of being a burlesque showgirl from one of the top talents in the industry! The Chocolate Showboy has starred in some of the world’s most famous showgirl revues. Learn beveling, walking, posing, presentation, etc. from one of the best!

Registration Closed!

Yoga for Larger Bodies
Instructor: Solangerie
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM CST
Price: $25

This workshop is designed specifically for individuals who identify as plus-sized (but open to all) and want to embark on a journey of self-care, body acceptance, and well-being through the practice of yoga. In this workshop, we create a safe and supportive space where all participants can feel comfortable and confident, regardless of their size or level of yoga experience. 

Attendees will explore a variety of yoga poses, modifications, and sequences that are tailored to accommodate and celebrate different body types. Our focus is on fostering body positivity, self-love, and embracing the beauty of diversity. You will learn how to modify poses to suit your body, increase flexibility, build strength, improve balance, and enhance overall well-being.

​Throughout the workshop, we encourage open dialogue and provide a supportive community for participants to share their experiences, ask questions, and celebrate their progress. Our aim is to empower each individual to embrace their bodies, recognize their unique strengths, and embrace the transformative power of yoga as a tool for self-care and self-acceptance.

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Movement Improvisation Skills
Instructor: Lavendelle
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM CST
Price: $25

This all-levels workshop will lead participants through movement improvisation exercises to help build confidence and comfort with exploring new movements. 
Do you ever feel stuck and uninspired when creating choreography for an act? Have you ever gotten on stage and realized that you need to make adjustments in the moment? This workshop will introduce you to improvisation exercises that will build your skills and give you practical tools to use when you need to create!

With more than a decade of professional dance performance and teaching experience, Lavendelle brings knowledge and expertise that allows her to support students of all levels and help them find a love of movement!

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