Workshops
Workshops will take place on Feb 21 & 22, 2025 at the Victoria Conference Center, 720 Douglas Street.
Each class is $30, with $27 going to the individual instructor.
Friday Workshops
12 PM – Energy Flow: Mastering the Stationary Sizzle – Jacqueline Boxx
Commanding an audience’s attention doesn’t have to mean constantly moving about a stage! Whether you want to keep the drama going even during the quietest parts of your act or you need to plan for spectacular stationary sizzle due to mobility restrictions, it’s all about mastering that Energy Flow. Learn the five elements Jacqueline uses to make the absolute most of center stage and practice a brief choreography that introduces adapting these elements to your own performance style. Students should dress comfortably for movement.
Level: All
Style: Combination of lecture and movement
1 PM – Amplify Your Self(ie) – Misty Moss
Does your promo pic need an update? Does the idea of creating photo content make you cringe? It’s time to amplify your self(ie) – and become your own damn muse! In this workshop you’ll learn how to create stunning self portraits that show off your sparkle and style. Lighting, posing, and technical tips galore will help you step in front of the camera, or your phone, with EASE. Whether for promo, or to just deepen your connection with self, discover how to turn every snap into a celebration of your YOUNESS.
Level: Beginner
Style: Lecture
Participants need to bring: A Notebook
2 PM – Sirens Gaze – Queerly Femmetastic
What if you had the pull of a siren? What does it take to wield the power of tantalizing eye contact in combination with sensual movement and self touch?
Level: All
Style: Combination Movement and lecture
3 PM – Rhinestones and Embellishments – Frankie Fictitious
Looking to take your costumes to the next level? Frankie Fictitious will help you Sparkle as brilliantly on the outside as you do on the inside. With her years of experience and classically trained eye for visual art, Frankie knows just how to jazz up your costumes and make them shine on stage. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, Frankie’s personal tips, tricks, and techniques will help you become the sparkliest showgirl you can be. From composition and shape to color theory and texture, Frankie will cover all the bases, providing you with a solid foundation for rhinestoning that will take your costumes to the next level. And with your under-bits as your new canvas, the sky’s the limit.
Whether you’re working on a costume or simply have questions about how to make your look pop, Frankie is here to help. Frankie will have you lighting up the stage in no time!
Elevate your costumes with Frankie Fictitious! From composition and shape to color theory and texture, Frankie will cover all the bases, providing you with a solid foundation for rhinestoning that will take your costumes to the next level. With your under-bits as the canvas, the possibilities are endless!
Level: All
Style: Student Participation
Participants need to bring: something to take notes
Saturday Workshops
11 AM – Pump Up Your Bio – Mx. Pucks A’Plenty
Pump Up Your Bio is an 1 hour workshop to help inspire you to give your performer bio a fresh coat of paint. Whether you have a current bio or you’re starting from scratch, Mx. Pucks will help you find inspiration through your persona and your art that will sum up the entertainment and artistic experience that is you!
Level: All
Style: Student Participation
Participants need to bring: A notebook and something to write with
12 PM – Improvisation On Stage – Khushi
Improvisation on stage Workshop, a mesmerizing fusion of choreography structure, improvisation, and technique. Led by the dynamic South Asian Royalty of Performing Arts in Victoria. This workshop invites participants to explore the vibrant intersection of traditional dance elements and the raw energy of street styles. Step into the world where creativity knows no bounds, as Khushi takes you on an exhilarating exploration. Get ready to spice up your performances with a touch of authenticity and flair!
Level: All
Style: Combination of lecture and movement
Participants need to bring: water and excitement
1 PM – Engineering Imaginative Reveals – La Dame Derrière
This lecture-style workshop focuses on breaking down different types of reveals and providing practical steps for developing creative moments. Students will gain inspiration and leave with a solid framework they can apply to their own work.
Level: All
Style: Lecture
2 PM – Concepts, Character, and Grooves – Kage Wolfe
An equal parts dance, character, and concept building workshop where we work on the approach of all these elements for and act and how we can string them together. Also understanding that these elements don’t need to be present in equal parts any or every time. Half lecture/open forum half dance intensive.
Level: All
Style: Combination of lecture and movement
Participants need to bring: Paper and pen for notes, shoes and clothes to dance in
3 PM – Enchanting Isolations – Obscura Fox
Obscura will guide you in a dynamic and transformative dance workshop where you will delve deep into the realm of intentional movement through isolation, connecting with your body in profound ways. Through a series of vigorous, dynamic exercises (“drills”) and short choreography prompts, you’ll discover the power of deliberate and intentional motion – every look, every gesture, imbued with purpose and meaning. From head rolls to chest pops, hip isolations to shoulder shimmies, you’ll learn to move with precision and fluidity, commanding attention with every nuanced movement.
Level: All
Style: Movement
Participants need to bring: Attendees should not wear heels for this class; bare feet, jazz shoes, ballet shoes, etc. are suitable for the attendees’ level of comfort movement for 90 minutes, Note-taking supplies, Towel, Water, Movement/workout clothing (preferably form fitting so lines and movement can be clearly observed
4 PM – Adorn the Floor – Frankie Fictitious
Are you ready to heat things up? Join Frankie Fictitious, for a seductive journey of sensual floor work. In this seductive burlesque class, we’ll focus on floor work that’s both sultry and sassy. Learn Frankie’s personal tips on how to connect with each audience member and leave them begging for more, while emphasizing the importance of breathing and taking your time. Join me for a confident, alluring, and unforgettable experience!
Level: All
Style: Movement
Participants need to bring: Please bring knee pads, and your dancing shoes!