Welcome to DNT’s Workshop Series!
Dead Name Theatre (DNT) uplifts and centres the voices, experiences and talents of trans, non-binary and queer creatives in Toronto. We are ringing in the spring with Toronto’s legendary Burlesque Bombshell, Bianca Boom Boom!
Bianca Boom Boom (they/she) is The Curvy, Campy, Queer and Vampy Burlesque Bombshell, Cabaret Chanteuse and Plump Pinup. This award-winning artist has been teasing and teaching for over a decade and has dazzled crowds across the cosmos with their signature sing n’ fling performances and their high-glamour, high-energy acts. In addition to her onstage escapades, she has been featured in film, print and radio.
Their ample list of accolades include appearing as a feature performer at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, acting as a burlesque consultant and historian for The Shaw Festival, guest teaching at the University of Toronto and being showcased at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas.
Bump and Grind: Burlesque Movement for Trans & Non-Binary People
WHERE
The Dance Arts Institute, The Daniel Spectrum Theatre
585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
WHEN
6-7PM
May 15, 22, 29, and June 5
WHAT
This workshop focuses on fundamental burlesque movements and connects them with simple steps to build captivating performance skills and nurture body confidence and connection.
Using fundamental burlesque movements and classic burlesque music, international burlesque sensation Bianca Boom Boom will lead students through a warm up, skill building and basic burlesque choreography to help build body and movement confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
All experience levels, ages, body shapes/sizes and abilities are welcome.
REGISTER
Class fees range between $80-$120 for 4, 1-hour classes. Scholarships are available.
Email deadnametheatre@gmail.com to register using the subject, ‘Workshop Series’.
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