Delicious Burlesque Workshops

Ministry of Burlesque
Kittie Klaw Workshop
4.30pm - 6.30pm @ Delicious

The aim of this workshop is to educate participants on the wide and varied genre of burlesque and to have a play with the ideas and methods of burlesquing. From gender-bending to exaggerated femininity we will examine the power behind the clever use of stereotypes, archetypes and ideals which burlesque theatre is based on.

Divided in to three sections:

• Burlesque in Briefs - A Short History of the Genre and its Styles - Q & A discussion about roles, styles and influence in the modern scene.
• The Role of Female Sexuality and Gender Roles in Burlesque - Q & A discussion about women in the lead roles, power and exploitation - Practical demo and activity on how to make the most of what you’ve got. This section plays with methods of physical illusion and presentation of the female form.
• Playing with Stereotypes, Archetypes and Ideals - Practical demo and activity on lampooning and burlesquing. This section plays with gender-bending, satirising and exaggeration of sexy attributes.

The workshop is suitable for either male or female participants, and it is recommended that comfortable clothing and footwear is worn.

Entry to this workshop will be free of charge, on a first come first served basis. Please register for your place at the Information Desk on the day as soon as you get to Delicious.

Places on this sort after Kittie Klaw Workshop will be restricted according to the room available, so don't be disappointed - make sure you get to Delicious early to confirm your place!

www.ministryofburlesque.com

Beatrix Von Bourbon Workshop
Branding Your Burlesque Persona
5.30pm - 6.30pm @ Delicious

Beatrix Says:
This workshop is aimed at performers with over 1 years experience, looking to learn more about the business side of their performance work. I outline exactly what branding is, and show individuals how branding affects one’s burlesque career. I go on to assess how each performer can take control and develop their own branding in order to strengthen their employability. I touch upon the influence of elements such as websites, promotional materials (including promotional blurbs), performance repertoire, burlesque-personality and introducing yourself to new bookers/promoters/agents. This is a fun, interactive and thought-provoking workshop, focusing on theory rather than practice.

I supply: 1 hour presentation, take-away flyer.

Participants supply: nothing (you may wish to bring a notepad and pen to take additional notes)

Participants take away: A flyer (and their own notes)

The History of Corsetry
Talk by Fiona of www.adixxtion-designs.co.uk
3.00pm - 4.00pm @ Delicious

This will be an hour long talk by Fiona from Adixxtion Designs, an authority on corsetry and a corsetiere/seamstress of 30 years experience - entry to this talk will be free of charge.

‘The Ins and outs of Corsetry: What is the difference between a basque and a corset?’

Adixxtion will be there to offer advice as an experienced dressmaker and Corsetiere on how to wear corsets.

The talk will cover a brief history of corsets, also explaining the difference between a basque and a corset. This will lead onto how to shop for the perfect corset to suit your body type and shape. This may be a ready-made corset, or a Made to Measure bespoke corset. We will also cover the different types of corsets from over bust to under bust, waspies, waist cinchers and corsets for men, TS and those with health issues. Everyone can wear a corset!

There will be an opportunity at the end to ask any questions you may have with regard to corsetry, on a more personal level.

Get there early!!