Velvet Kittens show in August!

Sunday, August 21, 7:30 pm at Lola’s (Fort Worth, TX)

Read on for info!

The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque will be presenting a full-length revue show at the Can’t Stop the Serenity music showcase!  The VK of LCB shows provide a cast of professional dancers, singers, and actors for an evening of comedy, dancing, and live “vintage nightclub” entertainment that’s unlike anything else in DFW!  We will also be featuring guest performances by both Dallas and Fort Worth Burlesque Body Sculpt™ student dancers.

Join us Sunday, August 21st at Lola’s (2736 W. Sixth St, Fort Worth, TX) at 7:30 pm and help us raise money for a great cause! Tickets/cover: $5.00

Hip Hop Adult Dance Class at the Bombshell

Bring your sass, and hip it to the hot in this cardio-extreme sculpting dance class. Learn the studio-based jazz funk style of dance in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Dance wear recommended; turning up the heat required!

This 60-minute adult dance class is available every Thursday night at the Bombshell Dance Studio (1545 N. Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164).  RSVP at bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com or by calling 682-300-9150.

Take all four classes in August for $60.00, or pay per class at $18.00.

For more information on adult dance classes at the Bombshell, visit the website here.

New class! FLOORPLAY!

FLOORPLAY is a 30-minute sexy fitness class with sassy dance moves on the floor, working abs, arms, and legs using flirtatious and slow dance movement.

Recommended attire:  dance, yoga, or fitness wear.  Shoes not required. Wear tights or pants that cover the knee. Kneepads are also acceptable, as well as working on a yoga mat.

You can engage in Floorplay in Dallas at the Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 75207) on August 22 and 29, 7:00 – 7:30 pm.  Contact Cara to rsvp or for more information:  214-761-7895; cara.young@hilton.com.  $10.00 per class.

You can engage in Floorplay in Fort Worth at the Bombshell Dance Studio (1545 N. Main St, Fort Worth 76164) on all Saturdays in August at 10:30 – 11:00 am; on all Sundays in August at 2:00 – 2:30pm; & all Wednesdays at 8:00 – 8:30pm.  Pay for a month session of Floorplay for $30.00 (includes 4 Floorplay classes), or $10.00 per class. RSVP or for more info, bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com, or 682-300-9150.

(Visit the Bombshell Dance Studio site for additional classes before or following Floorplay, including burlesque dance class, pole dance, lap dance basics, and hoop.)

Fort Worth – August Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ Schedule

August’s featured Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ is “Back To School!” We’re also offering “The Hot Seat” workshop in Fort Worth.  Read on for info!

 

“Back to School”

Level 1 – Beginner/Intermediate

This BBS workshop combines fun and flirty dance movement set to the song “School Boy Crush.”  BBS’s “Back to School” workshop is available in Fort Worth on Saturdays, 11:30 – 12:30 pm, August 6, 13, 20 & 27.  (4-week series; 60 min. per class)

 

“The Hot Seat”

Level 1 – Beginner/Intermediate

One of our most popular BBS workshops!  Incorporates burlesque style choreography with the featured dance prop: the chair. Song:  Sinister Kid by the Black Keys.  BBS’s “The Hot Seat” workshop is available in Fort Worth on Sundays, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, August 7, 14, 21 & 28.  (4-week series; 60 min. per class)

Early registration rate for a BBS workshop: $50.00 (must register by July 30th)

Reg. Rate: $65.00

Special Discounted packages! Register for both BBS workshops for $85!

Visit the Bombshell Dance Studio for additional classes available for the discounted rate.  BDS classes include Tribal Belly Dance, Pole Dance, Hip Hop Hotties, Tap Dance, Modern Jazz, Sculpt de Ballet, Coyote U, Hoopnotica®, Floorplay, Lap Dance Basics, and performance rehearsal workshops.

These BBS workshops are held at the Bombshell Dance Studio (1545 N. Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164).  RSVP at 682-300-9150 or bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com.

Dallas – August Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ Schedule

August’s featured Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ is “Back To School!”

This BBS workshop combines fun and flirty dance movement set to the song “School Boy Crush.”  BBS’s “Back to School” workshop is available Monday nights in Dallas, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, August 8, 15, 22, 29.

Floorplay is a 30-minute sexy fitness class with sassy dance moves on the floor, working abs, arms, and legs using flirtatious and slow dance movement.

To register or questions, please call Cara Young at 214-761-7895; cara.young@hilton.com. Dallas BBS classes are at the Verandah Club (2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, 75207).

 

August 8 & 15 schedules:

6:30 – 7:00 pm – Rehearsal Workshop for the Hot Seat I

7:00 – 7:30 pm – Rehearsal Workshop for Fedora Fever

7:30 – 8:30 pm – BBS workshop “Back to School” (Level I & II)

8:30 – 9:00 pm – Rehearsal Workshop for the Hot Seat II

9:00 – 9:30 pm – Rehearsal Workshop for Fedora Fab

 

 

 

August 22 & 29 schedules:

7:00 – 7:30 pm – Floorplay

7:30 – 8:30 pm – BBS workshop “Back to School” (Level I & II)

 

 

Rates if PAID ON pre-registration date of Aug 1st:

Back To School! BBS Workshop (4 class series) $50

Any 1 Rehearsal Workshop (30 mins each; 2 class series) $30

 

 

 

Discounted packages (must be paid for ON Aug 1 for these rates):

Any 2 rehearsal workshops (4 classes): $50

Any 3 rehearsal workshops (6 classes): $60

All 4 rehearsal workshops (8 classes): $75

Back to School + 2 rehearsal workshops – $85

Back to School + 3 rehearsal workshops – $100

Back to School + 4 rehearsal workshops – $110

 

 

RATES AFTER AUGUST 1st:

Back To School! BBS Workshop $65

Rehearsal Workshops: $20 PER 30 minute rehearsal

Floorplay* class = $10 each; no pre-registration required

 

*All students who attend one rehearsal workshop in August can attend Floorplay class for free in August!

Dress rehearsal at the Verandah Club for Aug. 21 show TBD either Friday night, Aug. 19 or Sat. Aug. 20 based on students’ schedules. In order to perform any of the dances, you MUST be able to attend all scheduled rehearsals! Dress rehearsal is optional.

Tap Dance Master Class with Andrew Nemr

The Frances Lea Dance Center is proud to announce tap dance master classes with Andrew Nemr!

New York Tap Dancer, Artistic Director of Cats Paying Dues PLUS, and Steps on Broadway faculty member, Andrew Nemr is co-founder, along with Gregory Hines, of the Tap Legacy Foundation, Inc. and is a card-carrying member of the original Copasetics, Inc.  Andrew has been blessed to receive the guidance of many of the great tap dancers including Eddie Brown, Harold Cromer, Dr. Bunny Briggs, Dr. Jimmy Slyde, Dr. James “Buster” Brown, LeRoy Myers, Ernest “Brownie” Brown, Henry “Phace” Robers, Dr. Henry LaTang, Mable Lee, Ernest Pratt, Dianne Walker, Savion Glover, Ted Levy and Gregory Hines.  Mentored by Hines, Nemr’s work has been described as “a welcome return to the elegance of simplicity and the tap dancer as a maker of aural magic.” (exploredance.com)

Sign up now, class space is limited – Saturday, July 30th

11:00 AM – Introductory for students who want to explore a different style of “jam” tap.  This hour class is $20.00

12:30 PM – Intermediate/Advanced class for students, adults, & professional dancers who have been tapping in many different styles.  This one and half-hour class is $25.00.

Save and maximize your time with this extraordinary tap dancer by taking both classes for $40!  Class size is limited.  Please call ASAP to secure your spot! 817-263-7888 or email joy@franceslea.com.  Frances Lea Dance Center is located at 200 E. Main St., Crowley, TX 76036.

Tap Jam!

Arts Fifth Avenue presents TAP JAM!

Live Music by Duane Durrett Trio, with Special Guest Artist New York City Tap Dancer, Andrew Nemr.

Thursday, July 28, 2011….8:00 pm….$10.00 per person

Local dancers are invited to bring their shoes and join in the Jam!

Reservations recommended, please call 817-923-9500.

Arts Fifth Avenue is located at 1628 5th Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104.

The Bombshell Dance Party

At the Bombshell Dance Studio we’re introducing a new monthly fabulous dance party!  To kick things off (and in recognition of National Dance Day), our first Bombshell Dance Party will be Saturday, July 30th, 3:00 – 5:00pm!  Read on to find out about the first BDP event:

Dancing, games, contests, and fun await you at the Bombshell Dance Party!  July’s Bombshell Dance Party includes the Bombshell Babe’s intro classes, Diva Dance Off, Pole Dance Performance, food/beverages, and more!

The Bombshell Babe’s Intro classes include:

~  Floorplay

~  Lap Dancing

~  Pole Dancing

~  Burlesque

The Diva Dance off is a freestyle contest to win the Bombshell’s ultimate prize!  No experience necessary to enter; a daring sense of adventure required!

To be a part of this Bombshell experience, all students must RSVP in advance. Cost:  $25.00 per person, all current Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ and Bombshell Dance Studio students receives the discounted rate of $10.00 per person. There are a limited number of students allowed on this guest list. RSVP ASAP!

How to RSVP:  Contact the Bombshell Dance Studio at 682-300-9150. Email at bombshell dance studio at yahoo dot com.  Visit the Bombshell Dance Studio here.

The Bombshell Dance Studio is located at 1545 N. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76154.

Anything Goes!

We are pleased to announce Velvet Kitten Dancer Abi Abel will be hoofing it up at the Bombshell!

 

Get in touch with your inner rhythms and experience the excitement of a true American art from, tap dance. Tap dancers express their love for music and their love for dance through rhythm.  Whether you want to brush up on old skills or take an adventure into something new, our tap class is geared toward adults who want to learn and have fun while also sculpting and strengthening powerful dancer legs.

Hollywood Musical Tap-arama Workshop!

Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 pm

July 5, 12, 19, and 26

Instructor/Choreographer:  Abi Abel

This is your introduction to the wonderful world of tap!  Learn the basics of tap dancing in a choreographed dance modeled in the style of the classic Broadway/Hollywood Musicals!  You can embrace your inner Ginger Rogers as you tap-dance your heart out to  “Anything Goes.”

RSVP at 682-300-9150 or bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com.  Workshop is $50.00 if you register by July 2nd (late registration is $65.00).

The Bombshell Dance Studio is located at 1545 N. Main St, Fort Worth TX 76164.

July Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ Classes (Fort Worth)

For the month of July we are offering two Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ workshops in Fort Worth!  One workshop is $50.00 (plus tax) if you register by July 2nd.  Sign up for both workshops for discounted rate of $85.00!

These BBS workshops are held at the Bombshell Dance Studio (1545 N. Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164).  RSVP at 682-300-9150 or bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com.  Read below for workshop descriptions:

“Fedora Fever “

Wednesday nights, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Includes July 6, 13, 20 and 27

Early registration rate:  $50.00 (plus tax)

“Fedora Fever” is all about class and style using the fashionable burlesque prop, the fedora hat. Set to the sultry and steamy blues song “Every Night,” trainer Jana Edele, artistic director and choreographer of the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque, begins with a 30-minute stretching and toning warm-up followed by signature burlesque dance choreography focused on slow hip and shoulder isolations and sultry burlesque movement. Fedoras are provided, and students are welcome to bring their own.

“If Loving You is Wrong”

Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Includes July 9, 16, 23 and 30

Early registration rate: $50.00 (plus tax)

“If Loving You is Wrong” is from the Velvet Kittens repertoire, and a favorite among students.  Incorporating the dance props of bowler hat, cane, chair, tie and button up shirt, this is one sassy Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ dance you don’t want to miss!  Chairs, hats, and canes provided.

Class size is limited.  Must RSVP in advance!!!