School of Performance
Brisbane's Longest Running Burlesque School
2018 School of Performance dates:
TERM 4 - Monday 13th August - Thursday 4th October ~ CaBBaret Saturday 6th October
TERM 5 - Monday 22nd October - Thursday 13th December ~ CaBBaret Saturday 15th December
Term 4 Class Timetable
In Term 4 our classes are inspired by Halloween as we work towards a "Saints and Sinners" themed CaBBaret - our end of term show.
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 6th October.
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 18th August, 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 4 DISCOUNTS:
**you must quote the discount code when enrolling to be eligible**
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Pay your term fees in full by Saturday 11th 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, pay for 1 full term class 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 $30! **Only 3 Offers Available**
SAINTS: Book into a full term 8-week course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. This includes What’s Your Secret…Angels, Boylesque - Backstreets Back, Guardian Angels and Heavenly Bodies. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 2 Half Price Offers Available per class**
SINNERS: Book into a full term 8-week course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. This includes Beetlejuice Hoops, No-Soul-A-GoGo, I Put A Spell On You, Lucifer’s Demons. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. ** Only 2 Half Price Offers Available per class**
**3 CLASS VENUES – PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF WHERE YOUR CLASSES ARE BEING HELD**
Metro Community Hub – 22 Qualtrough Street, Woolloongabba
Monday 13th August – 1st October
6:00-7:00pm
Beetlejuice Hoops - Beginner-Intermediate – Teacher: BB le Buff
Come and learn the basics of Hula Hooping and advance your Beginner Hula Hoop skills. It's the most fun way to exercise and you will learn some amazing 1 and 2 hoop tricks! We will put your new skills into a fun Beetlejuice themed routine. Optional performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Absolute Beginners – Intermediate hoopers
Monday 13th August – 1st October
7:00-8:00pm
What’s Your Secret…Angels – Teacher: BB le Buff
Get ready to strut your stuff like a real angel…a Victoria’s Secret Angel! We will be creating unique, personalised costumes and a sultry burlesque routine. Let your hair down and strap on some wings because you’re the next supermodel of the world! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Previous burlesque experience a requirement
Monday 13th August – 1st October
8:00-9:30pm
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 6th October.
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. Pop in casually to perfect your routines for competition and stage.
8-week Term: $270
4-week workshop: $135
2-week workshop: $65
Casual Class: $35
Brisbane Latvian Hall – 10 Bank Lane, Woolloongabba
TUESDAY
Tuesday 14th August – 2nd October
6:00-7:00pm
Boylesque - Backstreets Back! – Teacher: Ash McPash
If you ask Ash McPash, the holiest of words are ‘Backstreet’s Back, Alright!’ The boys are back and they're here to capture your hearts with their rugged good looks and perfectly synced choreography! This Boylesque class gives the opportunity to embrace the angelic vocals of the BSB’s whilst getting fit and having fun! Optional class performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels
Tuesday 14th August – 2nd October
7:00-8:00pm
No-Soul-A-GoGo – Teacher: BB le Buff
Let’s make a deal with the devil, he can have my soul if only he’ll gimme money! Lots of money! Dancing to The Polish Club song “Gimme Money” we’ll be shimmy-shaking off our inhibitions and embracing one of the 7 Deadly Sins…Greed…in this fun 1960s GoGo dancing routine. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels
Tuesday 14th August – 2nd October
8:00-9:00pm
I Put A Spell On You – Teacher: BB le Buff
Are you ready for some Hocus Pocus? Which witch is your favourite? The Salem Sanderson sisters…the Witches of Eastwick…Bewitched…Charmed or Walpurgisnacht? Grab your broomstick and fly in to class because this term is going to be dance magic! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 15th August – 3rd October
6:00 - 7:00pm
Guardian Angels – Teacher: De La Vinx
We will make a believer out of you with this beautiful, angelic burlesque routine. Beauty and virtue reign on high, spread your wings with turns and spins, fall back to Earth with fancy floor work. This class is suitable for all dance levels, please bring heels to every class. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Angels & Demons – book into both classes for $220
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels
Wednesday 15th August – 3rd October
7:00 - 8:00pm
Lucifer’s Demons – Teacher: De La Vinx
Inspired by the TV series “Lucifer” let’s bust out our inner Mazikeen! This burlesque routine will be raunchy, sexy and celebrate strong, confident women. Explore new skills with props and partner work, all this combined will make for a fiercely seductive dance. This class is suitable intermediate dancers or beginners that want to take their skills to the next level. Bring heels every class. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Angels & Demons – book into both classes for $220
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Previous Burlesque experience a requirement
Wednesday 15th August – 3rd October
8:00-9:00pm
Heavenly Bodies Burlesque – Teacher: BB le Buff
A Holy Trinity – The Fashion, the Sparkle and the Holy Striptease. Preach! Come and celebrate your heavenly body at the intersection of faith and fashion, the sacred and profane. Sanctify your love of fashion with extraordinary ecclesiastical pieces; highlighting the enduring influence of religion and liturgical vestments on fashion. For inspiration check out the 2018 Met Gala and high fashion runways. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October.
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels
Mount Gravatt Showgrounds - Memorial Hall - 1644 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
Thursday 16th August – 4th October
6:00-6:30pm
Stretch for Splits – Limber up and learn some new stretches for splits. We will focus on building the foundations, strengthening, stretching, partner work and high kicks.
8-week Term: $40
Casual Class: $5
6:30-7:00pm
Advanced Burlesque – She-Devils
Inspired by vintage pinup, she-devil costumes. This classic burlesque bump’n’grind routine will be devilishly hot. Ensure you’re warmed up before class, class time will be dedicated to the routine only. Performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October, additional performance opportunities will be offered for this group routine.
8-week Term: $70
Suitable for: Experienced burlesque students and performers.
7:00-7:30pm
Advanced Hula Hoop – Heavy Metal Devils
We’ll be hooping to Iron Maiden’s The Number of The Beast, this will be a highly skilled synchronised routine using multiple hoops. Ensure you’re warmed up before class, class time will be dedicated to the routine only. Performance at CaBBaret on Saturday 6th October, additional performance opportunities will be offered for this group routine.
8-week Term: $70
Suitable for: Experienced burlesque students and performers.
7:30-9:00pm
The Oh BeeHives - Troupe Rehearsals:
Bumblebees – Swinging 60s GoGo – Tap Dance – The Art of Seduction – Hoop Honeys – Prop and Costume Creation for our first Troupe Show; Haunted House Burlesque. Troupe members will be contacted directly with the rehearsal schedule. Do you want to be a part of the troupe? Email the school to register your interest – bblebuffsop@gmail.com
PRIVATE CLASSES
Book your Private Class for Signature Act Creation with the teacher of your choice.
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.
**Enrolled in a Term 1 class? Book in with your teacher at these discounted rates: 1 HOUR $50, 2 HOURS $95 - any additional hours at $25 p/h. Book 4+ hours (can be over multiple booking dates) pay only $45/hour.
AVAILABILITY: By Request
BRING: To be discussed with your teacher.
VENUE: To be discussed upon booking
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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De La VinxDe La Vinx is a pint-sized, pocket rocket! She burst onto the Burlesque scene in 2016 but has been dancing since childhood; studying Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Musical Theatre at advanced levels as well as teaching and advancing through to the second round of So You Think You Can Dance Australia. She is known for creating routines with a wow factor! They are high energy, hair flicking, high kicking routines with some sexy floor work that will have you begging for more. De brings her specialised brand of high energy Neo Burlesque to classes at BB le Buff’s School of Performance. She has a passion for helping students improve dance technique, floor work skills and develop their sassy on-stage personas. With a passion for commercial dance styles like hip hop and music video choreography, you can be sure that her classes will be animated, edgy and full of sass.
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