Workshops
Workshops are one-time, rather than on-going, classes.
On-Line Lecture Series
Getting Tight: A Guide to Corsetry
Tuesday, May 19, 7:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $25
Corsets are one of the classic burlesque costume elements, but they can be a challenge to select and to wear. Let Miss Mina, an award-winning costumer and long-time corset-wearer, guide you through all aspects of corsetry. Students will learn a brief history of the garment, what to look for when buying a corset, secrets of making your own, how to properly wear a corset, how to remove it on-stage, corset care, and more. Get tight and look great!
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
A Who's Who of Classic Burlesque
Tuesday, June 23, 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $20
Know your roots! Burlesque historian Miss Mina introduces you to some of the women who shaped the Golden Age of burlesque and inspired the stars of today. This informative and entertaining muti-media presentation and talk is a lively trip through our shared history, highlighting some of the influential performers in burlesque from the Victorian Era to the 1960s. See artifacts from the American Burlesque Collection and film clips of performances.
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
Achieving Closure
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Miss Mina
Location: Zoom
Price: $20
Nothing can ruin a stripteaser’s day faster than a closure which opens too soon...or won’t open at all. Closures range from the simple to the esoteric and each one has an ideal use. Master costumer Miss Mina Murray teaches you the advantages and disadvantages of different types of costume closures, from adhesive to zippers.
This workshop is held on Zoom. The link will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
Please Note: If you cannot attend the workshop, you may not transfer or cancel your reservation.
Students should realize that participation in dance and fitness classes and activities could involve some personal injury. Students understand that it is advisable to obtain physician approval before beginning any new physical activity. Despite precautions, accidents and injuries may occur. Students assume all risks related to the use of any and all spaces used by The Boston Academy of Burlesque Education®.
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