Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive/ Stand-up Comedy Show
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Peter Barrer’s Third Annual toy drive comedy event will be at Hyena’s comedy club in Dallas (Mockingbird Station, next door to the Angelica Theater). Bring an unwrapped toy to the club and get in FREE!
In the line up for the evening are comedian and host Peter Barrer, and headliner Tommy Blaze.
The show is this Thursday night, Dec. 10th from 8:00pm - 10:00pm at Hyena's Comedy Night Club (5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75206)
Must be 18 yoa to get in.
Call (214) 823-5233 for reservations.
Guitarist wanted
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Inner Frequency is seeking a guitarist. For more info and to check them out, visit Inner Frequency here.
December Burlesque Show
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We will be releasing information this week on how to RSVP for our annual charity burlesque show, Candyland: A Night of Sweets!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Candyland is a variety show featuring a selection of DFW's talented artists, and the Velvet Kitten burlesque dancers and cast.
Admission to Candyland is one unwrapped toy.
Seating is limited.
Candyland will be performed at the Stone Cottage Theatre in Addison (15650 Addison Rd). We like to give a special thanks to MBS Productions for sponsoring this year's event.
Showtime: 10:30 pm
~All collected toys will go to Dallas Maverick Brandon Bass' Reach Back Foundation for distribution.~
Burlesque Class/Workshop Schedule, Dec. 7 - 13
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Burlesque Body Sculpt and Burlesque Basics are drop-in classes, $15.00 per class. The Vixen Workshops are $35.00. Please check here for December discounts. Students must RSVP for workshops.
Free class: Intro to Burlesque Body Sculpt is every Monday night in December, 6:30 - 7:00 pm at the Verandah Club. Non-members should call for a guest pass to attend the free class: 214-761-7895. (guest pass not needed for other burlesque classes at the Verandah Club). Intro to Burlesque Body Sculpt is followed by Burlesque Basics, every Monday night.
Schedule and locations is listed below. Descriptions of classes/workshops are listed at the end.
Monday, Dec. 7
At Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas)
6:30 -7:00 pm - INTRO to Burlesque Body Sculpt, FREE
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Burlesque Basics
Tuesday, Dec. 8
At EIM Dance Studio (3401 W. Airport Freeway, Ste. 210 Irving)
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Naughty and Nice Vixen Workshop (Must RSVP)
At Hyena's Comedy Club (605 Houston St, Fort Worth)
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Naughty and Nice Vixen Workshop (CLOSED)
Thursday, Dec. 10
At Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas)
12:30 - 1:30 pm - Burlesque Body Sculpt
At Dance Fusion (612 S. Mayfield Rd, Denton)
8:00 - 9:00 pm - The Kitten Vixen Workshop (Must RSVP)
Saturday, Dec. 12
At Verandah Club (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas)
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Burlesque Body Sculpt
At Dance Fusion (612 S. Mayfield Rd, Denton)
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Naughty and Nice Vixen Workshop (Must RSVP)
Sunday, Dec. 13
At Stone Cottage Theatre (15650 Addison Rd, Addison)
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Naughty and Nice Vixen Workshop (Must RSVP)
Weekly Classes:
$15. 00 per class, drop-ins welcome
Burlesque Body Sculpt: A Saucy, Seductive Workout to Build Attitude, Confidence and Muscle, incorporates classical and contemporary dance exercises with burlesque dance movement and mood appropriate music to create a fun and playful tone-and-tease dance class. The end result is an all around workout of most all the major muscle groups, strength and stamina, flexibility and coordination, and attitude and confidence. Burlesque Body Sculpt is a fantastic, fun, and exciting approach to dance-fitness, toning and strengthening, and getting a head start on your resolutions!
Burlesque Basics is an introduction of burlesque dance with simple exercises and combinations, basic dance terminology, and proper execution of movement, isolations, and performance. Burlesque Basics is a great beginning foundation for those new to burlesque dance. Fitness benefits include stretching, improving posture, core strength, and leg toning.
VIXEN workshops:
$35.00 per workshop, must RSVP in advance
The Naughty and Nice Vixen takes burlesque to the next level. This Vixen burlesque workshop is all about flirty fun! The Naughty and Nice Vixen burlesque dance is choreographed in our Kitten-esque "Sugar Moonlight" fashion to a holiday classic sexy sensation. Incorporating classic burlesque choreography, burlesque basics movement, and a feathered boa, this dance is a little naughty, a little flirty, and a little…kittenish!
The Kitten Vixen is a VK exclusive dance that teases and pleases with the playful seduction of the Kittens signature style! In a slow and sultry fasion, this VK favorite dresses you up in a white button-up shirt, tie, and bowler hat…then slowly dresses you down. This dance set to the music If Loving You is Wrong is a standard in our stage repertoire. This sensual burlesque dance is purrfect for anyone feeling a little mischievous. (Performance Invitational Workshop)
Next Naughty and Nice Vixen Workshop: Dec. 6!
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If you missed the debut of the Vixen Series burlesque workshops, our next workshop is this Sunday, December 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Irving, TX!
The Vixen Series focuses on conventional and contemporary burlesque dance moves in sophisticated choreography. Powerful, playful, and classy burlesque movement is incorporated into one complete burlesque dance number, and focused on for the inclusive workshop session. These dances are designed for a tête-à -tête at home performance. The Vixen Workshops make a great gift, and holiday aphrodisiac.
Workshop: $35.00
December Specials: Sign-up and attend with one or more friends, and each student receives the discounted rate of $25.00.
Flying solo? Bring an unwrapped toy to donate and receive the $25.00 rate.
Must RSVP to attend!
Irving location: EIM Dance Studio (3401 W. Airport Fwy, Ste 210, Irving, TX 75062 - Beltline and 183)
Our December Holiday Vixen workshops are available in Fort Worth, Irving, Addison, and Denton.
The Naughty and Nice Vixen
The Naughty and Nice Vixen takes burlesque to the next level. This Vixen burlesque workshop is all about flirty fun! The Naughty and Nice Vixen burlesque dance is choreographed in our Kitten-esque "Sugar Moonlight" fashion to a holiday classic sexy sensation. Incorporating classic burlesque choreography, burlesque basics movement, and a feathered boa, this dance is a little naughty, a little flirty, and a little…kittenish!
Burlesque Body Sculpt begins this week!
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New class at the Verandah Club begins Thursday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
$15.00 per class (cash only)
Drop-ins welcome!
And remember…free Intro to Burlesque Body Sculpt is every Monday night in December, 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Non-members should call for a guest pass to attend the free class: 214-761-7895. (guest pass not needed for other burlesque classes at the Verandah Club)
The Verandah Club is located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas TX 75207 (Wycliff and Stemmons Freeway, behind the Anatole Hilton Hotel).
Burlesque Body Sculpt is the newest addition to the Velvet Kittens' dance-fitness curriculum. Sculpt your body to a dancer's physique! Work most all the major muscle groups, build strength and stamina, and improve flexibility and coordination by using classical and contemporary dancer exercises and incorporating burlesque basics dance movement in this tone-and-tease dance class designed by the VK.
Burlesque Body Sculpt is a fantastic, fun, and exciting approach to dance-fitness, toning and strengthening, and getting a head start on your resolutions!
From MBS Prod: Let us entertain you!
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MBS Productions wants to know…
Holiday doldrums got you down?
Then let us entertain you with dancing girls!
Come see
The Beulaville Baptist Book Club Presents: A Bur-less-Q Nutcracker!
Now through December 27 at the Stone Cottage Theatre in Addison.
Tickets and details are at www.BurlesqueNutcracker.com or by calling 214-477-4942
See why Pegasus News calls it “An unqualified hoot“, The Dallas Voice advises you to “Finish your beverage before intermission or prepare to shoot soda out of your nose“, or KERA FM simply states “Whoo-hoo!”
So come and have a riot of a time with the “women” of Beulaville and the Velvet Kittens, which FW Weekly calls “North Texas’ most popular burlesque revue.”
See you at the theatre!
Mark-Brian Sonna
MBS Productions
214-477-4942
Contemporary Master Class - HOF Theatre Co.
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Contemporary Master class with Samantha Camarillo!
When: December 19, 2009
Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm
Cost:
$15/per dancer CASH /
HOF Dancers $9 per dancer CASH /
At the door $20 per dancer (HOF dancers included)
All dancers must RSVP or pay more at the door. RSVP to: houseoffunktheatreco@yahoo.com
Where: Taylor Dance Center
1434 N. Central Eprwy.
McKinney 75069
UPCOMING MASTER CLASS INSTRUCTORS: Michael Mayes and Carla Mullendore
House of Funk Theatre Company welcomes all forms of art. HOF's mission is to provide the finest in family entertainment, and gain trust and loyalty from their audience.
Visit HOF here.
Dancer Auditions
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The Velvet Kittens are seeking dancers for upcoming project.
Requirements:
Looking for dancers with classical training. Strong jazz background encouraged, but not required. Dancers must be height/weight proportionate, and minimum age of 18 years.
Rehearsals:
Many of the VK dancers perform, choreography, and teach professionally. The VK rehearsal schedule is planned around professional conflicts.
New project info:
New project's choreography requires dancers with a technical background. Majority of choreography is jazz based. Additional numbers require classical education to execute choreography.
Additional info:
Dancers must be passionate about performing, hard working, and to be continual in their dance training. Dancers must be able to supply professional references if asked. Dancers must be able to work at a professional level, with a professional demeanor. Dancers will also be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
To submit info for consideration, please email le_cabaret_burlesque@yahoo.com
Please also include availability for rehearsals, and any upcoming or on-going conflicts for shows and rehearsals.
Burlesque Class/Workshop Schedule, Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
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Weekly burlesque classes, and Vixen workshops (Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving), Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2009
Monday, November 30 (Verandah Club-Dallas)
7:00 - 8:00pm – Burlesque Basics ($15, drop-in)
Tuesday, Dec. 1 (Vixen Workshop-Fort Worth)
7:30 - 8:30pm – The Naughty and Nice Vixen (Must RSVP)
Thursday, Dec. 3 (Verandah Club-Dallas)
12:30 - 1:30pm – Burlesque Body Sculpt ($15, drop-in)
Saturday, Dec. 5 (Verandah Club-Dallas)
1:00 - 2:00pm - Burlesque Body Sculpt ($15, drop-in)
Sunday, Dec. 6 (Vixen Workshop-Irving)
5:30 - 7:30pm – The Naughty and Nice Vixen (Must RSVP)
~Please note: All students must contact us to reserve a place in any of the Vixen workshops. You will be sent a confirmation email of your registration if space allows. Please contact us today. Thank you for your cooperation!~