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'A Taste of Burlesque' workshop with Seedy Frills. Join international, multi-award winning burlesque artiste, Seedy Frills for a taste of burlesque! In this beginners, burlesque taster workshop you will discover what burlesque is and isn't by looking at some common misconceptions and find out how burlesque has evolved over time by taking a look into it's history. You will be taught a burlesque-inspired dance routine which will introduce some common burlesque performance elements including the use of eye contact, posing, bump and grind, the shimmy and the use of costume to tell a story through focussing on the 'tease' part of 'striptease.' Please bring along a notepad and pen (if you wish to make any notes,) a pair of elbow-length opera gloves and a water bottle. Wear whatever you feel most comfortable to dance in. Heels are optional. This workshop is open to everyone aged 18+ and there is no nudity involved.