Take a trip back to the 1920’s as you learn the vintage dance moves that were once danced by flappers.
The ragtime-jazz music is infectious and you won’t be able to stop smiling as you learn the quirky and witty charleston steps, including grannies knee caps, the hitchhiker and the shoe shine!
New 6 week course starting Tuesday 28th June – Tuesday 02nd August
Venue: The Dance Studio, Lifestyle Fitness Centre, St.George BS5 7LH
Time: 7.30 – 8.30
Price: £39.00
Well done to all students who performed at Cabot Circus promo day last Saturday 14th May.
You all looked fabulous in your sassy Burlesque posing entire and cheeky Charleston flapper dresses.
Please visit The Showgirl Academy Fan page for pictures and videos!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/The-Showgirl-Academy/121355644591795
The Flaming Feathers appeared at Coco Boudoir in Bath on Saturday 23rd April finishing the show on a screaming high (literally) with their rendition of the french can-can!
Full of humour, screaming, plenty of knicker flashing and very very high kicks The Feathers enjoyed being part of such a fab show!
For more info about booking The Flaming Feathers to perform at your cabaret evening, party or event please get in touch:
[email protected] / 0117 9232358
After just 7 classes with The Showgirl Academy the Can-Can students take the stage at The Valentines Charity Dance at Bawa Ballroom, Bristol. What a fantastic job they did!
So fantastic that we are now setting up a performance troupe for dedicated students wanting to take to the stage regularly!
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The Dursley Dollies can’t get enough of our fabulous Burlesque Starlet Ms GoldieLox. Here she is again, explaining how to attach those tassels safely.
Listen from 1.43 onwards.. Comments are much appreciated.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00f45t7/Anna_King_Burlesque_in_Gloucestershire/
1. Be a Single Lady Who doesn’t want to strut their stuff, toss their hair and shake it like Beyonce! With over 20 themed hen dance workshops, from Sassy 20’s Chicago to Modern day pop stars, Diva Dance Academy has the ingredients for all your hen party dancing needs! Dress to impress, have fun and dance the night away in true Diva Style. You’ll have the time of your life and he’ll know who’s boss on the dance floor!
2. Cocktail Making Orgasm? Yes please! Book you and your ladies onto a cocktail making course and have a girly laugh whilst competing to create and name the best cocktail in the house! Whilst this is not as energetic as some hen activities it certainly ranks high in my top 10 fun ideas, and will definitely set you up for the clubbing night ahead. Move over Tom, because “I’ve got the hippy hippy shakes”!!
3. Karting The ladies are in town and we mean business on the tracks! Get suited and booted and take part in a Grand Prix Race to determine the fast movers, and seriously, you can go fast in these babies! Includes presentation and trophies for the top drivers. The boys will not be expecting you to take up this challenge!
4. Spa Day Go on RELAX you deserve it after putting up with him! Just kidding. Treat yourselves to a facial, massage, sauna, steam room, (I’m feeling relaxed now just typing about it). A great choice for a quieter hen do, or to revive yourself after a mad night out! Either way you can’t beat lounging around with your ladies having a good old natter about life!
5. Hula Hooping That’s right ladies, retro hula hoops are back in! Book a Hula Hooping hen dance workshop and put those hips to the test! By the end of this fun workshop you’ll have mastered basic skills and be spinning the hoop with any part of your body you can get it on! This is definitely one for those wanting to do something unique and different for their hen party.
6. Surfing Ok, we’re not in California but Surf is still up! Take your hen party down South and visit the top class waves of Devon and Cornwall. This hen activity makes for a great weekend getaway. Rent a cottage and make the party your own! Top ten – Games to play on a hen weekend night in coming soon…
7. Cheerleading Hey Mickey you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind! Work it with a professional choreographer and create your own hen party dance workshop routine! You’ll be laughing well into the night about this fun dance class. What do we say? We say OK!
8. Pole Dancing What used to be classed as seedy is now classed as an Olympic sport? Book a Pole Dancing lesson and challenge yourself. Looking sexy whilst gripping a metal pole between your thighs is a tough gig but someone’s got to do it! If anything, this event makes for some great pics and is a winner with all the top celebs!
9. Zorbing (sphering) Fancy strapping your hen into a huge see-through ball and sending her screaming down the hills? Oh, you are evil, but I like it! Go crazy with the latest craze.. Zorbing is not for the fearful, but a few screams always go down well on camera. Whoahahahah! She’ll thank you after for a great experience and the adrenaline rush!
10. Arts & Tassel Craft If this doesn’t liven up the party I’m not sure what will! Make your own customised underwear and nipple tassels with The Showgirl Academy school of Cabaret and Burlesque dance and make them twirl!! Turn your Primarni lingerie into a stunning showgirl outfit.
He’ll thank you for this one 😉
Wednesday 2nd March 8pm – 11pm at The Croft, Bristol
An all-volunteer project aiming to raise money for the victims of Cyclone Yasi in Northern Queensland this month. The cyclone was unlike any in recent history and has wiped out entire towns and left hundreds homeless. We aim to make a little money and do what we can to help out!
The gig is £5 on the door and you can be sure to be entertained with a ridiculous amount of performers on stage from 8pm until midnight as well as music from guest DJ’s The Hysterical Injury (Described by Venue Magazine as the Sonic Youth of our generation”!)
Hosted by the Almighty Bobbu you will be entertained by –
Music from …
The Black Rat (rock and glam)
Las Pistolas (Rockabilly)
Jem Roberts (comedy ukelele)
Lala Von Lollipop (Vintage Vocalist)
Burlesque from …
Ally Katte
Tuesday Laveau
Geisha Go Disco
Lady Lace
GoldieLox
Lilly Launanum
Miss Lou-Leigh Blue
Belly dancing from PEARL BOHEME
Burlesque Life Drawing Night
Wednesday 23rd February
6.00 – 9.00pm
Sketch pads at the ready for a night of life drawing with a twist! Think corsets, feathers and bustles as our models bring you all the glamour of the circus and theatre! Featuring Bristol burlesque lovelies Delilah Di Sgrace and GoldieLox.
Tickets are £10 each and are available from the Folk House or by calling 0117 926 2987. Spaces are limited so please book in advance.
Bristol Folk House, 40a Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG.
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
GET READY TO GO-GO!!
Prior to the launch of our new and exciting course we are running a FREE 60’s go-go dance class.
What is 60’s Go-Go Dancing?…
Prepare to travel back to the psychedelic swinging 60′s and transform yourself into a go-go girl and learn some classic moves including the pony, the monkey, the stomp and of course the famous twist!
This upbeat, fun and unique dance style is a great way of improving fitness with lots of shimmy’s and shakes and a great excuse to dress up in 60’s attire and travel back in time!
Monday 28th March 6.15pm – 7.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Cotham School, Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol BS6 6DT.
Places are limited!
To book your FREE place, please contact us:
*We ask that you only book a place if you are definitely planning to attend. Thank-you*
Valentine Charity Dance Event in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.
The event will be a 1920`s fancy dress Jive dance featuring a fund raising raffle and a cabaret from The Showgirl Academy (20’s Charleston & Can-Can) and Hoppin Mad (Lindy-Hop).
A fun night full of flappers, fun, fancy dress and non-stop dance!
Event will be held on Friday 11th February at:
BAWA Ballroom, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, BRISTOL, BS34 7RG
Starts at : 8.00pm
Advanced tickets and on the door : £10
Tickets (NON-REFUNDABLE) from :
Gareth Rees, 189 Mackintosh Place Roath Cardiff CF24 4RP.
Tel: 07861396435
Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=168531733166100
