Fab Friday Workshops: Classically Cheeky Bump 'n' Grind with Maple Rose
6:15pm - 7:45pm
✨ Welcome to FAB FRIDAY WORKSHOPS at MAISON BURLESQUE THORNBURY ✨
As we warm up from the cold, we want to break in the new studio in style!
Join us every Friday for a 90min fun and fabulous workshop, complete with a glass of bubbles! 🥂
Welcome to Thornbury: Friday 16th August 2024
Classically Cheeky Bump 'n' Grind
Get ready to shimmy, shake, and giggle your way through Maple's playful Bump & Grind Burlesque Workshop! Perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy and sass to their Friday night, this workshop is all about embracing your inner burlesque clown and having a blast with the classic moves that make burlesque so much fun.
What you'll learn:
Bouncy Bumps: Discover how to add a playful bounce to your bumps, making each movement fun and flirty.
Giggly Grinds: Master the art of the grind with a cheeky twist, adding humor and charm to your dance.
Shimmy with a Smile: Perfect your shimmy while keeping a big, bright smile on your face, spreading joy with every shake.
Expressive Expressions: Learn how to use exaggerated facial expressions and playful gestures to engage your audience and bring a sense of fun to your performance.
This workshop is open to dancers of all levels, from total beginners to seasoned performers who want to add some extra fun to their repertoire. Whether you're looking to try something new, let loose, or just have a great time dancing, this workshop is the perfect place to let your playful side shine.
Come join us for a session filled with laughter, movement, and plenty of sparkle. Leave your inhibitions at the door and step into a world where fun and burlesque go hand in hand. Let’s shimmy, shake, and create some unforgettable memories together!
About your instructor:
Described as the unwanted lovechild of Tempest Storm and Lucille Ball, Miss Maple Rose combines her professional expertise in costume and set design with her foundation in classical dance to guide budding performance artists in the art of tease! She’s here to prove that “classic burlesque” doesn’t have to be boring. Either with feather fans or tapping toes, Maple will take you on a deep dive into burlesque history.
Winner of the 1st Runner Up crown at Miss Burlesque Australia 2018, Headliner of the Australian Burlesque Festival 2020/21/22, voted #21 in the 21st Century Burlesque’s Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Figures of 2021, voted Best Solo Artist and Most Classic at the Australian Burlesque Industry Awards, The Busties, in 2018 - Maple has shown Australia she's one tornado with her feather fans and couture costumes!