WORKSHOPS MENU
EXTENDED VERSION 2023
In the following page you will find a list of my currently available burlesque workshops and classes.
They vary in duration from 1-2 hours depending on the class.
For whom: All workshops are structured so that anyone can participate in them. I will always adjust the class content accordingly depending on who is taking them - if it’s a hen party or burlesque performers, if participants have physical restrictions etc. All genders are welcome. Participants should be over 18 years old.
The workshops can be held in English or Estonian.
WORKSHOPS LIST:
BOA & BURLESQUE BASICS — TEASE & REVEAL 101
Type: dance + technique class
Recommended for: beginners & hen parties
Duration: 1,5 h
Description: Learn the basics of burlesque teasing, hiding and revealing with a feather boa. In this class you will learn a handful of tricks and variations to move with the boa + a small sultry fem fatale choreography to put all the feathery techniques to use.
What to bring & wear:
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Boa or scarf that is at least 1,7 m long
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Wear clothes that allow movement, like leggings+top, bodysuit or short dress works just fine
BOA for BURLESQUE ADVANCED — TAMER LIKE NO OTHER
Type: technique class
Recommended for: previous boa experience is recommended, newcomers can also participate
Duration: 2 h
So you already know the classical tease, reveal and floss moves, but what about big, showstopping, wow-reacting tricks? In this class we will work with several tosses, twirls, wraps, manipulations and combinations to move and frame with the feather snake. Most of the class is done standing, but expect a little bit of floorwork in some combinations.
What to bring & wear:
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Bring a boa or a scarf that is at least 2,5 m long. The usual 1,5 m is going to be too short, and can not be used in this class. Easy fix is to buy (cheap) boas and sew them together to form a longer boa.
Wear clothes that allow movement and are snug around your body such as leggings + top. -
Kneepads are very recommended.
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Footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome.
STOCKINGS & BURLESQUE BASICS — TRICKS & STRIP
Type: dance + technique class
Recommended for: beginners
Duration: 1,5 h
How to take off the stockings in a more entertaining way than just, well.. taking them off? Learn the ways of slow stripping in the seductive burlesque way + a handful of silly moves as well. In this class you will learn burlesque basics while learning several techniques how to peel stocking and a short choreography to combine the moves.
What to bring & wear:
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Wear clothes that allow movement and which are not covering your thighs - something like shorts+top, bodysuit or short dress works just fine.
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Bring your own pair of nylon stocking (fishnets or socks wont work).
TASSEL TWIRLING — SPINNING 'EM TATAS
Type: dance + technique class
Recommended level: beginners
Duration: 1 h
Silly, sexy and a whole lot of fun. In this class you will learn how to choose pasties/tassels for your body type, how to attach the tassels to your chest the correct way and how to twirl them in many fun ways. All chests sizes are welcome - very small and very big boobs alike.
Note: For the full experience you are required to be topless to attach and spin the tassels.
What to bring & wear:
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Wear clothes that allow movement and reveal your top half - like leggings, shorts or a skirt.
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Tassels will be provided by the teacher.
ASSEL TWIRLING — BOOTY SHAKE BUT MAKE IT FUN
Type: dance + technique class
Recommended level: beginners
Duration: 1,5 h
Shaking tassels is nice, but if you want to turn up the heat, try sticking the spinner to your bum. In this class you will learn how to attach the assels to your behind in the correct way, 10 different fun and creative ways to spin your assels + a sassy choreography to combine all these moves into a sequence.
Note: Assels will be placed on your buttox for this class. This class involves floorwork.
What to bring & wear:
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Top + pants that expose your buttcheeks, like thongs or or a playsuit. If you want to be more covered then you can wear fishnets as well.
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Knee pads are a must
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This class can be taken barefoot, in sneakers or low-medium heels. Socks or platforms are not suitable.
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Assels and adhesives are provided by the instructor.
MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT — SIZE MATTERS
Type: theory + technique class
Recommended level: performers of all levels (newcomers & experienced alike)
Duration: 2 h
Nobody likes a dry act, so how do you spice it up? How to make your small moves zingy and your big moves look grand? In this workshop we will work through a toolset to first explore and analyze different sized moves, how to make a move seem bigger or smaller, how they carry emotion and work through a small choreography combo to see how our toolset can change the outcome.
This class is not burlesque specific. The techniques can be used for any type of performance.
What to bring & wear:
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wear clothes that allow movement as well as keep you warm
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a pen
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a notebook
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footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome
New FACIAL EXPRESSIONS — COMMUNICATION IS SEXY
Type: theory + technique class
Recommended level: performers of all levels (newcomers & experienced alike)
Duration: 2 h
Your face is your money maker. Doesn't matter if you are a glamorous showgirl or a comedy queen, connection with the audience is what will make them remember you. In this class we will use different tools to build emotion through face and body + work on that eye contact that reaches the back rows as well.
This class is not burlesque specific. The techniques can be used for any type of performance.
What to bring & wear:
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wear clothes that allow movement as well as keep you warm
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a pen
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a notebook
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footwear to your liking, socks, heels and sneakers are equally welcome
PRIVATE COACHING CLASS — LET’S FOCUS ON YOU
Type: according to your needs
Recommended level: anyone
Duration: 1 h or 1,5 h
Want to learn burlesque techniques? Need help developing an act? In a private coaching class Miss Chrissy Kiss can give you her full attention and together you can develop tailored solutions to boost your confidence, creativity and skill set.
60 min is best for:
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act development
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tassel twirling class
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costume assistance
90 min class is best for:
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in depth boa/fan/stocking/movement technique coaching
What to bring & wear:
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Depends on your needs
About me as a teacher:
I’ve taught burlesque workshops to hen pirates as well as performers over 10 years, instructed over 3 years of regular classes at dance studios and have organized and coached burlesque summers camp in Estonia for 5 years.
I strive to make my classes educational and really fun at the same time.
It is important that students feel safe, included and inspired.
In each class we practice the core principles of self respect, consent, creativity and self expression.
Copyright:
Choreographies and material taught in workshops and classes are meant as teaching tools.
Participants and/or the studio are not allowed to re-teach or perform publicly with said choreographies or workshop materials unless there is a written mutual agreement.
