WORKSHOP INFO

During this workshop, The Funktion Chorus Line will focus on Fosse-themed acts for their sping showcase. The acts will be interactive performances, staged both onstage and throughout the audience at Hail Mary Bar (582 College - 2nd floor)

Performers can choose to participate in up to 3 group acts.
Rehearsals will take place weekly for 1.25hrs, with each act developed over the course of 7 choreography classes.

Classes are offered in 3 levels:
Beginner - Open to those who are new to burlesque performance and/or dance-based burlesque classes.
Open Level - Open to performers of all experience levels. Instructors will tailor choreography to accommodate varying skill levels within the class.
Intermediate - For performers who are well-versed in choreography classes and performance, with 2+ years of performance experience.

In addition to the 7 weeks of choreography classes, all performers will participate in a full-cast dress rehearsal on June 6 from 5:00–8:00 PM at the venue.

The final showcase will take place over two nights:
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
8pm Shows

Main costume pieces are included with registration. Performers may be required to provide additional items such as fishnets, a basic black bra, and dance shoes.

ACTS

TUESDAYS
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16
Dress Rehearsal: June 6 - 5-8PM

LE JAZZ HOT
7-8:15pm
with Sweet Rosie Mae
Open Level Burlesque
«super campy, jazz hand burlesque»

Some of These Days
8:15pm-9:30pm
with Rita Ann’tique
Open Level Burlesque
«slinky, sultry, big band energy»


WEDNESDAYS*
April 29
May 6, 13, 27
*Exception : Mon  June 8
June 3, 17
Dress Rehearsal: June 6 - 5-8PM

CHICAGO MEDLEY: BIG BAND INSTRUMENTALS
7-8:15pmwith Rita Ann’tique & Sweet Rosie Mae
Open Level Burlesque
«slow burn into big horns, big hands, charleston & more!»

FEVER
8:15pm-9:30pm
with Rita Ann’tique & Sweet Rosie Mae
INTER Level Burlesque
«the floor/chair combo you’ve been waiting for »


THURSDAYS
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4,  11, 18
Dress Rehearsal: June 6 - 5-8PM

ALL THAT JAZZ/ HOT HONEY RAG
7:45-9pmwith Cooter Nipplestein
Absolute Beginner - Beginner Burlesque
«classic chicago - Roxie, Velma, shimmies,hats and canes»


SATURDAYS
April 18, 25
May 2, 9, 23, 30
June 13
Dress Rehearsal: June 6 - 5-8PM

CELL BLOCK TANGO
1-2:15pm
with Rita Ann’tique
INTER Level Burlesque
«well, they had it coming? Kicks, isolations, jazz hands, and DRAMA»

I GOTCHA
2:15pm-3:30pm
with Sweet Rosie Mae
INTER Level Burlesque
«just like Liza would want: a make 'em hear it, intricate, musical number»