School of Performance
Brisbane's Longest Running Burlesque & Variety School
2020 School of Performance dates:
TERM 4 - Monday 10th August – Thursday 1st October
CaBBaret Noire - Saturday 3rd October
TERM 5 - Monday 19th October – Thursday 10th December
CaBBaret Xmas Feast - Saturday 12th December
BBSOP SCHOLARSHIPS:
Apply yourself or Nominate a Friend. BBSOP is committed to being an all-inclusive community of like-minded people. If you identify as First Nations, have a Diverse Cultural Background, Disability, or want to voice your LGBTIQ Gender Identity and Expression; then we want to give you a hand up to invest in your dance, circus, arts training, and give you the opportunity to express yourself as a performer. Must be 18+ to be considered. Students must personally cover costs for any travel to and from classes, props and costumes for classes or solos. The successful applicant will be selected by the entire teaching staff of BBSOP and will be awarded a Free Course of their choice and be featured on our BBSOP socials and website.
Apply yourself or Nominate a Friend. The Coronavirus global pandemic has taken its toll on us all. We are particularly sensitive to the financial strain and loss of jobs for our fellow BBSOP community members. If you have taken classes with us in the past and wish to continue your passion for the arts, your performance persona or enhance the social fabric of your life then this is for you. If you’re signing up as a new student and have been financially afflicted then please let us know how classes will help your personal situation. Without art, music, freedom of self-expression and beauty; how can we grow as a society? The meaningful bonds, relationships, shared passions and creativity fostered in BBSOP social classes cannot be quantified. Must be 18+ to be considered. Students must personally cover costs for any travel to and from classes, props and costumes for classes or solos. The successful applicant will be selected by the entire teaching staff of BBSOP and will be awarded a Free Course of their choice and be featured on our BBSOP socials and website.
**NEW** Term 4
Class Timetable
It’s time to celebrate our return to classes with Tricks and Treats! We’re so excited to get back into the studio with our BBSOP family and some new faces too! As we work towards our Halloween graduation show CaBBaret Noire will host a variety of performers and classes, we’ll see you there on Saturday 3rd October.
BB and her staff of fabulous teachers bring to you the seductive art of burlesque, hula hoops 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 3rd October, 2020.
Check out the schedule of classes below and enrol by emailing the school – bblebuffsop@gmail.com
When you enrol by email you will be sent payment information. Payment for full term classes must be received no later than Saturday 15th 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 by bank transfer or card payment in class. *Cash will not be accepted in Term 4 due to Covid safe practices*
All Burlesque & Fire classes are 18+ and open to women and men alike.
Please ensure you read our Covid-Safe Practices and Requirements Below
TERM 4 DISCOUNTS:
**you must quote the discount code when enrolling to be eligible**
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Pay your term fees in full by Saturday 8th August to receive a further 5% discount from your term fees. Not eligible for classes with a 50% discount already applied.
MULTIPLE CLASSES: Book into more than one full term class on different nights & receive 15% discount from your total Term Fees, only available when no other discounts apply.
ONE NIGHT STAND: Book into 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**
TAKE HALF OFF: Book into a full term 8-week course and receive a 50% discount from the total fee. Not eligible for Signature Act Creation. One 50% discount per student. **Only 3 Offers Available**
**2 CLASS VENUES – PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF WHERE YOUR CLASSES ARE BEING HELD**
Perry Lane Studios – 10 Perry Lane, Spring Hill
MONDAY
Monday 10th August – 28th September
7:00-8:00pm
**FULLY BOOKED**
Fitness & Flex - Teacher: BB le Buff & Petra Pan
Lose those Covid kilos, kick-start your return to fitness journey and dedicate class time for a deep stretch. We’ll start each class with an energetic dance to get that body moving, we will be particularly focused on dance strength and splits stretch. Take home exercises for homework each week, post your progress videos online and be a part of the BBSOP Fitness & Flex with Friends movement.
8-week Term: $150
Sign up with Friends - $100 each
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
BYO suggestions: Yoga mat, sweat towel, yoga blocks, theraband, stretching pillow for kneeling positions. If you would like you teacher to bring Brand New products for you to purchase we can organise these on your behalf, these must be pre-paid with your term fees.
Monday 10th August – 28th September
8:00-9:30pm
Hoop Dance - Teacher: Petra Pan
It's the zombie apocalypse! Our hula hoopers have risen from the dead and are hungry to feast on flesh! In this class we'll be focusing on a sassy hip hop style of dance with hula hoop tricks. We'll learn off body hula hoop tricks to pair with our struts and body rolls! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Song: Cannibal by Kesha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWsHFh3lBKQ
8-week Term: $180
Casual Class: $25
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
Brisbane Latvian Hall – 10 Bank Lane, Woolloongabba
TUESDAY
Tuesday 11th August – 29th September
6:00-7:00pm
Sweet Treats Aerobics - Teacher: Susie Liqueur
Grab your leg warmers, it’s time to sweat it out with Susie Liqueur. Pump it, Flex it Push it, Step that pussy up! Fulfilling all your Aerobics OzStyle fantasies. Please BYO Yoga mat. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Songs: Call on Me by Eric Prydz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qetW6R9Jxs4
It’s Tricky by Run DMC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0
Pre-Order your workout gear and leg warmers from our teacher Petra Pan Apparel – www.etsy.com/au/shop/PetraPanApparel
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of experience
Tuesday 11th August – 29th September
7:00-8:00pm
Int-Adv Tap & Jazz: Skeleton Dance - Teachers: Susie Liqueur & BB le Buff
Come knock bones with us! Back by popular demand our Halloween skeleton dance with a brand new tapping twist! Weeks 1-3 Int-Adv Tap, Weeks 4-6 Jazz, Weeks 7-8. Combining the routine. All dancers can perform in both parts of the routine if they choose. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Songs: Set Mo - Nightmares feat. Scott Quinn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSrzAi3NgNE
Imagine Dragons - Believer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtfhZwyrcc
8-week Term: $150
5-Week Jazz/Tap Only: $95
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Dancers with previous Tap and/or Jazz experience
Tuesday 11th August – 29th September
8:00–9:00pm
**FULLY BOOKED**
Int Neo Burlesque: Black Widows – Teacher: BB le Buff
“Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive”… You’ll fall prey to this seductress. She’ll lure you in and then she’ll bleed you dry! Horror pinup themed costume with spider web skirts. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Song: Billie Eilish – Bury A Friend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHC9tYz8ik
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Dancers with previous Neo Burlesque performance experience
WEDNESDAY
6:00–7:00pm
Beginner Tap Dance: Trick or Treaters – Teacher: BB le Buff
Pick up your pumpkin pail and treat yourself to some Tap Dance! Learn Tap dance fundamentals and some new tasty tricks. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Songs: Rosemary Clooney - Punky Punkin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlECOwYb4Hk
Christina Aguilera – Candyman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ScjucUV8v0
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: Absolute beginners – Some previous Tap dance experience
7:00–8:00pm
***FULLY BOOKED***
1960s GoGo Dance – Teacher: Jenna Renna RaRa
Hell raisers and Shimmy Shakers! Come and flirt with the dark lord in this tongue-in-cheek, devilish GoGo routine. This class will teach you the basics and the best of 1960’s GoGo while having a whole lot of OTT fun! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Song: Kiss The Go-Goat by Ghost - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyxrzUe_TDM
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
8:00–9:00pm
***FULLY BOOKED***
Broadway – Teacher: BB le Buff
One of the most iconic scary movie franchises is Scream. Unmasking Ghostface as a thriller on the dance floor and more of a flasher than a slasher! Perfect those high kicks, turn sequences and killer fosse inspired Broadway moves. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Songs from the Scream Movie OST: Blue Oyster Cult – Don’t Fear the Reaper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4HA3vUv2c
Nick Cave – Red Right Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrxePKps87k
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
Perry Lane Studios – 10 Perry Lane, Spring Hill
THURSDAY
Thursday 13th August – 1st October
6:00–7:00pm
Lyrical Dance: The Haunt – Teacher: Petra Pan
In the ballet Giselle, the ‘Wilis’ are the veil-draped spirits of maidens who were betrayed by their lovers. They take revenge from the afterlife by luring men to their graves. The class will focus on the Martha Graham Technique of modern dance. Come join us for the haunt! Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Song: “Le Nuit’ by LEJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_553S8arM
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
7:00–8:00pm
***ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT***
Burlesque Chair Dance – Teacher: Atlas Grey
Forget your cauldrons and wands, witchcraft has entered the 21st century and it is more entrancing than ever before. This slow, sultry strip tease is a physical incantation inspired by both classic burlesque and chair dance. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October. Each student must BYO Ikea Stefan chair to each class, with felt attached to the base of the chair legs - https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/stefan-chair-brown-black-80363426/
Song: O me O my by Son Little - https://youtu.be/AK4I71dBCW4
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
8:00–9:00pm
**FULLY BOOKED**
Beginner Neo Burlesque: Queen of Hearts – Teacher: Atlas Grey
You know her as the Red Queen, The Queen of Hearts, The Ruler of Wonderland. She is powerful and anyone who dares to challenge her…Off with their heads! This Neo-Burlesque routine will focus on the whole package, burlesque tease, stylised make-up for stage and costume customisation. Optional performance opportunity at CaBBaret on Saturday 3rd October.
Song: Baby I'm a Queen by Sofi Tukker - https://youtu.be/9wjSq61bmGc
8-week Term: $150
Casual Class: $20
Suitable for: All Levels of Experience
PRIVATE CLASSES
Book your Private Class with the BBSOP 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: BBSOP
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.
Covid-Safe Practices and Requirements:
To assist your BBSOP teachers maintain a healthy classroom please follow these Covid Safe Practices:
- Please wait outside the dance studio, in either the waiting room or outside the venue, please maintain social distancing with your classmates.
- As soon as you arrive to the venue you will be asked to hand sanitise and place your bags with 1.5m distancing around the perimeter of the room.
- At your first class you must sign our Covid Class Register with your home address and contact details, this is mandatory.
- No hugs or touching your classmates. Take the challenge and create a hello dance routine. Share the cheer not the germs!
- Each student will be required to bring their own props, costumes, yoga mats, towels etc to class. We cannot share these items amongst classmates. Please mark all your belongings with a name so that there is no confusion in class.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms including but not limited to fever, sore throat or cough, you must stay away from class for 14 days as a precaution. If you have any symptoms you should consider being tested for Covid. If you do get a Covid-19 test please notify BB le Buff immediately of the test and then again when you receive the results.
If you have been overseas or in contact with anyone returning from overseas you must stay away from class for 14 days. Please immediately notify BB le Buff.
If you have any concerns or questions please see your BBSOP teacher at the start of class or send BBSOP an email – bblebuffsop@gmail.com
Thank you for your help in keeping us all Covid safe. If we all work together through this difficult time, the sooner we can get back to sprinkling glitter, garters and glamour into our lives!
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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. You have seen BB perform on tours and the festival circuit across Australia and internationally. Including Woodford Folk Festival, Australian Burlesque Festival, Gorelesque, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Perth International Burlesque Festival, Splendour in the Grass and more! Join BB le Buff's School of Performance on Facebook: click here Follow BB on Facebook: click here
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Atlas GreyMiss Atlas Grey loves a good sparkle, feather and dramatic lighting. A classically trained ballerina who has ditched the tutu (mostly) to get down and flirty with her newfound love for burlesque. Atlas enjoys the freedom of expression this art form supports, to get lost in a rabbit hole and bring the audience with her. Always up for shimmy, bump, grind or jeté. Miss Atlas Grey is keen to keep showing audiences she’s a name not to forget.
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Lipstick BombshellVicky Shield is the Lipstick Bombshell. An award winning pinup and specialist in vintage and glamour hairstyles. Vicky owns Snippets of Time Vintage Styles and you can find her travelling to events to hairstyle in her Tiki Wahini Wagon!
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Petra PanPetra grew up in a dance studio with her ballet teacher mother. She is a sweet Georgia Peach who has, after years of travelling the globe, settled here in Brisbane. She has a love for all classical dance styles, but discovered her true passion at the age of nine in her first experience of modern circus. Living in the rural United States, she spent hours in the dance studio teaching herself hula hoop basics but found she couldn’t go much further without a teacher. Fast forward years later to the age of the internet! Petra began filling in the gaps with online tutorials and then began training at Canopy Studio, a circus school in Athens, Georgia. Petra has also trained and performed with Vulcana Women’s Circus in Brisbane and BB le Buff's School of Performance. Today she is largely influenced by her contemporary dance background and creates emotive hula hoop pieces with a neo-circus flair. Petra also creates her own range of performance and active wear, follow her creations here: Petra Pan Performance Apparel - https://www.instagram.com/petrapanapparel/
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Jenna Renna Ra RaJenna has been dancing since she was four, but the 1960’s dance craze holds a special place in her heart. She has a passion for over-the-top exuberant GoGo dances and a love of 60s fashio and music. She has performed her solo work at CaBBaret over the years and cannot wait to come on board as a teacher to share her groovy moves!
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Susie Liqueur
Susie Liqueur has a passion for performance. She has danced since she was 8yrs old, and is CSTD trained in jazz, tap and ballet. After touring the US with her dance troupe as a young adult; Susie discovered the wonderful, weird and wild world of cabaret. She has a passion for vintage dance styles, especially GoGo, Disco; Charleston; and continues to practice her love of tap dance in all of its classic and modern style interpretations.
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