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Burlesque Like A Man

The burlesque stage creates a wide array of opportunities to exercise our creativity and explore gender fluidity. Although a largely female-dominated art form, there is a place in the burlesque world for those who identify as men, and the rich tradition of techniques used by male performers can provide a treasure trove of inspiration for performers of any gender.

12pm - 1pm: Delsarte Essentials Delsartean teachings enable performers to better connect their movements with their intentions and thereby communicate with an audience so much more effectively. This workshop gives a grounding in the core elements of Delsarte and is the perfect introduction to those unfamiliar with it or a great refresher for those familiar with these techniques! This workshop is intended for all performers Registration:$25.00

1pm - 3:30pm: Manly Burlesque: Movements, Striptease, & MindsetExplore movements, dance techniques, and articles of clothing your audience will associate with men, and learn how to incorporate them into your act. This workshop oriented towards performance in traditionally male garb Registration:$55

3:30pm - 6pm: The Foundations of Male Burlesque The persona you present on stage is just as important as the costume you wear or the choreography you perform. Students in this session will learn Delsarte techniques for displaying passivity and aggression and the tools of creating an act that suits your persona (and vice versa).This workshop is oriented towards male-identified performers Registration:$55

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About the Instructors

Joe Paul Williams/Willy Barrett The worlds foremost teacher of, and pioneer in, reconstructing the Delsarte System of Expression, used by the early theater choreographers to create the Broadway styles (including the Ziegfeld Follies). Joe's teaching has taken him around the world and he is proud to have taught Delsarte at the National Centre of Dance in Paris, at the Juilliard School, and also at numerous Middle Eastern dance festivals across the US. A great lover of burlesque for many years, he created and regularly performed a stripping gorilla burlesque for several years in Ohio in the late 1980's. Now he looks forward to teaching at the Great Burlesque Expo every year that he can and lends his support to the revival of this beloved, charming art.

Scratch A trained actor, physical comedian, and stage combatant, Scratch brings a wealth of experience in the "manly arts" to the world of burlesque.