School of Performance
Brisbane's Longest Running Burlesque School
2017 School of Performance dates:
TERM 5 - Monday 23rd October - Thursday 14th December ~ CaBBaret Saturday 16th December
**The NEW Term 5 class timetable is listed below**
Term 5 Class Timetable
Our final term of 2017 is going to be dripping with Christmas Glamour. BB and her staff of fabulous teachers bring to you the seductive art of burlesque, hula hoop and a variety of circus, dance and fire workshops. Classes are so much fun you won't even realise you're getting fit! Increase your confidence through performance with fun routines taught in every class. Work towards an optional graduation performance at BB's show ** CaBBaret ** on Saturday 16th December, 2017.
Check out the schedule of classes below and book in by emailing the school –bblebuffsop@gmail.com
Once you enrol by email you will be sent payment information. Payment for full term classes must be received no later than Saturday 4th November 2017, if you cannot finalise payment by this date it is recommended that you sign up for casual attendance. All casual classes must be paid for in cash in class.
All Burlesque & Fire classes are 18+ and open to women and men alike.
TERM 5 DISCOUNTS:
**you must quote the discount code when enrolling to be eligible**
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Pay your term fees in full by Sunday 13th August to receive an automatic 5% discount. Not eligible for classes with a 50% discount already applied.
MULTIPLE CLASS DISCOUNT: Book into more than one full term class & receive 15% discount from your total Term Fees, only available when no other discounts apply.
ONE-NIGHT STAND: Book into all classes on the same night and receive a 50% discount from each additional full term class booked.
TRIPLE TREAT: Grab 2 of your besties and get to classes, you’ll pay one full term fee and each friend joins for only $20! **Only 7 Offers Available**
SNOWFLAKES: Book into a full term Burlesque course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 7 Half Price Offers Available**
PRESENTS: Book into a full term Dance course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 7 Half Price Offers Available**
NUTCRACKER: Book into a full term Hula Hoop course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 7 Half Price Offers Available**
**3 CLASS VENUES – PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF WHERE YOUR CLASSES ARE BEING HELD**
Seriously Dance - 4 / 520 Kessels Road, MacGregor
THURSDAY
Thursday 26th October – 14th December
6:30 – 7:30pm - Blue Studio
Christmas Baubles - LED Poi – Teacher: BB le Buff
Learn poi technique and partner tricks in this fun class. You will receive a pair of LED Poi with your class enrolment fee AND balls to make practice poi as well. Please bring long tube socks to the first class. Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $190 (includes the cost of the LED Poi & poi balls)
8-week Term: $160 (if you already own poi)
Casual Class: $22 (LED Poi & poi balls will have to be paid for separately)
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
Thursday 26th October – 14th December
7:30 – 8:30pm - Blue Studio
Frosted Flappers – Teacher: BB le Buff
If you love movies like “The Great Gatsby” you’ll love learning the Charleston, it’s a fun, high energy dance style popularised by the 1920s Jazz Age. This term we’ll be doing a glamorous Broadway-styled routine with an optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $160
Casual Class: $22
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
Enoggera Bowls Club – 72 Pickering Street, Enoggera
Tuesday 24th October – 12th December
6:00-7:30pm
Beginner Hula Hoop – Teacher: Star Anise
Come and learn the basics of Hula Hooping. It's the most fun way to exercise and you will learn some amazing tricks! We will put your new skills into a fun Christmas routine with some spicy Spanish Flair! Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $190
Casual Class: $25
Suitable for: Absolute Beginners-Hoopers with some experience
Tuesday 24th October – 12th December
7:30-9:00pm
Christmas Angels - Isis Wings – Teacher: Malakeh
Learn the art of classic Egyptian bellydance while gracefully manipulating beautiful Isis wings. We will become the captivating angels atop our tree with our golden wings. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $210 (Includes the cost of your Isis Wings for class)
Casual Class: $25 (Isis Wings will have to be purchased separately)
Suitable for: All Levels
Metro Community Hub – 22 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba
MONDAY
Monday 23rd October - 11th December
6:00-7:30pm
Intermediate Hula Hoop – Teacher: BB le Buff
You will be challenged in this course to advance your existing 1-hoop skills and learn a range of multiple hoop tricks. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $190
Casual Class: $25
Suitable for: Hoopers that have completed Beginner Hoop (or similar) have experience with knee, foot, chest, isolations and basic twin hooping.
Monday 23rd October - 11th December
7:30-9:00pm
Advanced Hula Hoop – Teacher: BB le Buff
Push your hoop skills to the next level! Multiple hoops skills and partner tricks taught. Advanced isolation patterns with an emphasis will be placed on perfecting tricks for performance. Perfect your on-body transitions and kick-ups and off-body tricks using 4+ hula hoops. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $190
Casual Class: $25
Suitable for: Students that have extensive experience with hoops and completed Beginner & Intermediate courses (or similar).
TUESDAY
Tuesday 24th October – 12th December
6:00-7:00pm
Candy Cane Can-Can – Teacher: Ash McPash
Are you ready to high kick your way into the festive season! This term Ash McPash will be teaching a fun and flirty, high energy Can-Can routine with a delicious minty twist! We will work on precision formations and showgirl attitude! Performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December optional. Chorus shoes required.
8-week Term - $160
Casual Class: $22
Suitable for: All Levels
Tuesday 24th October – 12th December
7:00-8:00pm
GoGo Showgirls – Teacher: BB le Buff
Step back into the sixties and onto the Las Vegas Strip at Sunset. The dancers are groovy and know how to shake their bodacious bods; they’re glamorous, cheeky showgirls, surrounded by mobsters and perform alongside superstars! Shimmy, Twist and swing your hips, we’ll cover classic 1960s GoGo moves along with a few modern ones. This class is the most fun you can have while getting fit! Costumes will include a luscious Showgirl headdress Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term - $160
Casual Class: $22
Suitable for: All Levels
Tuesday 24th October – 12th December
8:00-9:00pm
You Better Werrrk! – Teacher: BB le Buff
Do you have Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent? Are you obsessed with Ru Paul’s Drag Race? We will be using a mash-up of songs by some of the superstars from the show and the main lady of drag herself; Ru Paul. This will be a high energy and character filled routine will be influenced by many dance styles including Vogueing, Jazz and Burlesque and a strong emphasis on costuming and make-up styling. Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term - $160
Casual Class: $22
Suitable for: Performers with previous dance experience
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 25th October – 13th December
6:00 - 7:30pm
The Art of Seduction - Teacher: BB le Buff
The log fire is crackling and you’ve slipped into the lingerie surprise from under the tree… Become present in your body, learn how to slow down, get slinky and seductive. Emphasis on stretching, innovation for creation with props and costume items and magnifying your burlesque persona for stage. Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
8-week Term: $190
Casual Class: $25
Suitable for: All Levels
Wednesday 25th October – 13th December
7:30 - 9:00pm
Signature Act Creation - Teacher: BB le Buff
This class is aimed at aspiring performers and is limited to 5 people or groups. Your BBSOP teacher will assist you to create a signature act of your own, streamlining your own ideas and inspirations. All students are offered the chance to première this act as a Paid Performer at CaBBaret on Saturday 16th December.
Suitable for: Performers looking to create their own solo or group routine. Previous experience with the skill you want to create a routine in is required. Have an act prepared that you’d like to workshop and get feedback on, sign up for a 2-week or 4-week workshop course. Perfect your routines for competition and stage.
8-week Term: $270
4-week Workshop: $140
2-week Workshop: $70
PRIVATE CLASSES
Book your private lesson now. All of the BBSOP teachers are available for one-on-one sessions which are perfect for perfecting your new solo or group acts, polishing up for a Pin-Up Pageant or to master new skills (movement, prop or confidence). The one-on-one environment allows your teacher to focus on your personal strengths and weaknesses and help to make you a stronger performer. You can choose a suitable time and we will arrange the venue and teacher. Please contact the school directly to request a private booking – bblebuffsop@gmail.com
COST: 1 HOUR $80, 2 HOURS $150 - any additional hours at $50 p/h.
Book 4+ hours (can be over multiple booking dates) pay only $60/hour.
AVAILABILITY: By Request
BRING: To be discussed with your teacher.
HENS PARTIES
BB le Buff’s School of Performance offers custom Burlesque, Hula Hoop, 1960s Go-Go, 1970s Disco, Amped for the 80s and 90s, Mad Men and Great Gatsby themed hens events. Our popular hens parties are now available across South-East Queensland so make your enquiry now! Enjoy a fun night to remember with your best gal pals and we’ll bring everything to you! Add some memorable moments to your hens night; it’s an excellent way to loosen up before your big night out and for your party to get to know each other. LOCATION: Your place or ours!
COST: $300 for 10 people for a standard 2 hour party. Each additional guest costs $15.
For more information, please visit BB’s website:
http://www.missbblebuff.com/infopage/book-miss-bb-to-perform-or-model
**If you’re a BBSOP student you will receive a special price on hens parties. Please email the school to confirm these rates.
PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR TERM ENROLMENTS:
Bank Deposit:
Suncorp
Account Name: B E Bannerman
Account Number: 600604402
BSB: 484799
Reference: YourName ClassName
**Please confirm your enrolment by email: bblebuffsop@gmail.com
OR PAYPAL to missbblebuff@gmail.com
**All PayPal payments will attract an additional $5 charge to account for the PayPal fees incurred. Please include the name of the class or workshop as well as your name, email address and phone number in the details of your PayPal payment.
**Unfortunately, BB le Buff cannot offer refunds. If you have a medical reason BB is happy to negotiate make-up classes or class credit, based on the date you notify her.
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BB le Buff - Director - School of Performance BB started out her dance training in traditional dance styles such as, jazz ballet, contemporary, funk and tap; and her love of classic musical movies took her at the tender age of 7 to pursue training in competitive Ballroom Dance as well. She studied Burlesque with Lola the Vamp in 2007 and after one Term of classes was invited to perform on her national tour. She has never looked back and has been performing burlesque ever since! BB started her School of Performance in 2009. BB started her circus training with Vulcana Women's Circus and then also took classes at Circa and attended intensive workshops at the Tasmanian Circus Festival; as well as many other short courses. She went on to work for Circa and is still a casual trainer for Vulcana. Join BB le Buff's School of Performance on Facebook: click here Follow BB on Facebook: click here
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Ash McPashBorn in the wrong era, Ash McPash has danced for 17 years and is back at it with as much passion as she had trying on her first pair of ballet shoes. This twinkle-toed performer has developed her technique over the years by tackling dance styles such as Jazz, Tap, 1960's GoGo, 1920's Charleston, Contemporary and her all-time favourite - Musical Theatre! She has competed in Brisbane Eisteddfods and continues to develop her personal style by taking on different dance classes and workshops where possible. |
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Star Anise HoopsOne third of the infamous Spice Rack Sisters, Star Anise is a Brisbane hoop-star with a relish for performing and an equal passion for savouring each and every hoop trick that crosses her path. If you need a little seasoning on your stale trick base then this is the BBSOP teacher that will give you a zest for life! She has performed across Brisbane for the last 4 years and excels in adding some spicy new tricks to your hula hoop repertoire.
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Malakeh Malakeh is a chamelon of dance combining her balletic grace with percussive orientale dance. She will command your attention for every moment, leaving you entranced and captivated. |
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