The Velvet Kittens » Fitness http://www.thevelvetkittens.com The official website of The Velvet Kittens Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:33:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Don’t Tell Mama Workshop http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/don%e2%80%99t-tell-mama-workshop/ http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/don%e2%80%99t-tell-mama-workshop/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:47:47 +0000 Jana Edele http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/?p=5837 The Burlesque Body Sculpt ™ workshop, “Don’t Tell Mama,” is tonight at the Verandah Club in Dallas, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.  To rsvp, contact Cara Young at 214-761-7895.

All students who attend the BBS “Don’t Tell Mama” workshop will have the opportunity to perform in the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque’s annual holiday charity show Candyland! A Night of Sweets on Sunday, December 11th at 7:00 pm in Dallas.

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, 75207.

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All students must RSVP to attend class.  Visit the Bombshell Dance Studio & Adult Dance Class Schedule here.

November Special:  Unlimited pole dance class for $100.00!

The Bombshell Dance Studio is an adult dance, fitness, and performance arts studio located in Fort Worth, TX.  BDS also offers specialized dance workshops and performance opportunities, as well as a selection of dance parties for bachelorette/girl’s night out.

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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.

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To get on the guest list, email bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com.  Include your name, the total number of guests, and a phone number.  Once the guest list is full we will be opening up a waiting list. You will be contacted by phone if we are able to accommodate you and your guests.  Please note, those not on the guest list will be declined at the door.

Can’t make the opening but want info on classes sent to your inbox?  Email the above address and let us know!

 The Bombshell Dance Studio is located at 1545 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76164.  BDS is blocks from Fort Worth’s famous Stockyards, and minutes from downtown/Sundance Square.

The Bombshell Dance Studio, a dance-fitness and performance studio for adults, will be open for business beginning next week!  We will be offering a variety of dance workshops, drop-in classes, and discounted intro teaser classes.  So dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for the Bombshell experience!

]]> http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/grand-opening-celebration/feed/ 0 We’re dropping the “Bombshell” http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/we%e2%80%99re-dropping-the-%e2%80%9cbombshell%e2%80%9d/ http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/we%e2%80%99re-dropping-the-%e2%80%9cbombshell%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 04:20:39 +0000 Jana Edele http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/?p=5685 Just announced! 

Jennifer Ragsdale (the Bombshell Boutique and Studio) and Jana Edele, (the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque and Burlesque Body Sculpt™) have teamed up to bring Fort Worth a whole new dance experience:  The Bombshell Dance Studio!

The Bombshell Dance Studio is a dance-fitness and performance studio for adults located minutes from downtown/Sundance Square, and blocks from the famous Stockyards.  At BDS our philosophy is “don’t dance to be fit; be fit because you dance!”  From Flirty Girl Fitness®, Burlesque Body Sculpt™, to our specialty designed dance classes, you’re guaranteed to find something to get your body rockin’and heart thumping as you sizzle and burn on the Bombshell dance floor!

Join our emailing list and get our schedule and upcoming opening specials in your inbox! Bombshelldancestudio@yahoo.com

Or you can check back on our website for info:  www.Bombshelldancestudio.com

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Following Hip-Hop Happy Hour is an optional Happy Hour meet-up at the Hilton Anatole’s Counter Offer bar for half price food, including sushi!

5:15 – 6:00 PM

Available on Fridays, February 11 and February 25

$15.00 + tax per class

***Class packages are available for dance students including Hip-Hop, Sculpt de Ballet, and Burlesque.  Visit here for details.***

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207, behind the Hilton Anatole.  If you have any questions, please contact: Cara Young at 214-761-7895 or cara.young@hilton.com.

No refunds and no credits forward to other classes.  All classes must be attended in February.

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 Monday Night Session

(Includes Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31), 6:45 – 7:45 pm at the Verandah Club in Dallas, Tx. Rate: $60.00 + tax. RSVP in advance for $45 rate by calling Cara Young at 214-761-7895.

Saturday Day Session

(Includes Jan. 15, 22, 29, and Feb. 5), 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Verandah Club (Dallas, TX). Rate: $60.00 + tax.  RSVP in advance for $45 rate by calling Cara Young at 214-761-7895.

Sunday Day Session

(Includes Jan. 16, 23, 30, and Feb. 6), 3:00 – 4:00 pm at the Bombshell Boutique and Studio (Fort Worth, TX).  Rate:  $60.00.   RSVP in advance for $45 rate here, or by calling Jennifer Ragsdale at 682-551-1846.

**Cash payment only is accepted at Fort Worth location.

The Verandah Club is located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207.

The Bombshell Boutique and Studio is located at 5758 Park Vista Circle, Suite 216, Fort Worth, TX 66244.

 

If you would like to request a workshop in your area, or to schedule a private group or individual workshop, please contact us.

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When: Tuesday, November 23

Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm

Rate:  $45.00  (BBS students receive discounted rate of $35)

Where: The Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX)

Class will be limited in size, so RSVP by contacting us here.

 All students who take The Hot Seat workshop will be given the option to continue on into the Performance Workshops, and the opportunity to perform in the Velvet Kittens’ annual toy-drive show, Candyland:  A Night of Sweets!

Read below for the description of The Hot Seat BBS workshop:

 

Work up a sweat as you sizzle and burn in this BBS workshop “The Hot Seat!”

 “The Hot Seat” takes Burlesque Body Sculpting to a new level.  Beginning with stretching and toning, we then move to sassy burlesque dancing, working with our dance prop of the month:  the chair.  Learn how to utilize your core to create sultry poses and flirty dance movements.  This is one full body workout you don’t want to miss!  Chairs will be provided.

 

The Burlesque Starlet:  Connecting to your Inner Bombshell, the Vixen Workshops, Burlesque Body Sculpt, all Burlesque Body Sculpt workshops, and the material in each designed class/workshop, including choreography, is the creative property of Jana Edele/the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque.
]]> http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/dallas-burlesque-workshop-return-of-%e2%80%9cthe-hot-seat%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 BBS “Spellbound” Performance Prep Workshop Schedule http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/bbs-%e2%80%9cspellbound%e2%80%9d-performance-prep-workshop-schedule/ http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/bbs-%e2%80%9cspellbound%e2%80%9d-performance-prep-workshop-schedule/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 01:51:32 +0000 Jana Edele http://www.thevelvetkittens.com/?p=5480 “Spellbound” students are required to attend the Performance Prep Workshop to perform on Sun. Oct 17th.  We’re offering 4 dates for Performance Prep.  Students are not required to attend all 4 dates, but it is recommended to attend as many as possible. For Saturday students unable to make Mondays, we can add additional Saturday classes.

Class times currently available:

Mondays – September 27, October 4 & 11:  7:30 – 8:30 PM

Saturdays – October 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Rates:  All four classes – $45; three classes – $35; two classes – $25, pay per class – $15.

Upon the discretion of the instructor, a student who is not ready by performance time will be required to wait till next performance opportunity.  Additional Performance Prep classes can be added to the schedule upon discussion with instructor, or private lessons scheduled, to ensure each student is confident and prepared for Oct. 17th. 

 ***Must be a student of the BBS “Spellbound” Workshop to attend the “Spellbound” Performance Prep Workshop.

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