Polish That Pastie

Act Development Series for Experienced Performers

Desire space to be creatively challenged and held accountable while creating a new Burlesque act?

This online series supports you in all elements of creating a stunning performance, including music selection, storyline development and choreography. We meet together via Zoom for discussion and feedback, and have dedicated work weeks for building acts.

Participants are divided into 2 groups that take turns presenting their act plans. All participants have at least two opportunities to share their act with the full group.

Those who wish to travel to Portland are invited to perform in a paid ShowGirl Temple Showcase.

Polish That Pastie is for performers who have performed at least 1 Burlesque solo and understand the basic components of act creation. If you're new to Burlesque or would like greater support with act creation, check out my BodyMagick Burlesque Initiation in person or online.

The next series will run in 2023. Join the Waitlist to receive access to the Early Bird Sale for the next series.

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Includes:

Private Online Classroom

Includes instructional videos building on materials taught in BodyMagick Initiation, and meeting replays.
Private FB Group

Protected space for members to give and receive feedback on all aspects of their act between our meetings.
Body Lovin Burlesque Membership from sign up - end of series

Includes weekly FriYAY Burlesque Zoom classes, quarterly Ask Anything Burlesque Zoom brunch and online library of choreography and technique videos, including boa, chair tease, fan dancing and choreographies with step-by-step breakdowns.
Womoonifesting New Moon Membership from time sign up - end of series

Meet Tuesdays before the New Moon each month to witness and support other members, and participate in a dance flow for expanding your emotional capacity, building resilience and trusting your intuition.
Ample Time Container

We want you to have plenty of time to take in the material while you build an act you're proud of, and stay balanced in life.

Our schedule includes Work Weeks when we don't meet as a group, so that you have time to put the feedback into action, and book your private sessions.

If you choose to add the BodyMagick Initiation online classroom, access starts immediately after you register.
Access to expanding list of Burlesque Resources for costuming, additional learning and inspiration
Small Group Size

Series is capped at 8 participants to ensure personal attention and support.
1:1 Sessions with Eva

3 sessions to plan and review your act.
Discount on Additional Private Sessions

Add more 1:1 workshopping sessions with Eva to your series at 50% off the usual rate.
Discounted Access to BodyMagick Online Classroom

If you didn't take your first Burlesque training with ShowGirl Temple, but want forever access to the online classroom with videos on act development, costuming, choreography principals, stage presences and more.

Timing:

You will receive access to the online classroom upon registrationso that you may begin preparing. The first portion of each meeting is dedicated to act Q&A. As time allows, we will play with mini choreographies and performance skills.

Meetings are via Zoom 6:30-9pm PT -- you're welcome to bring snacks and bevvies and we do take a mid-class break. Sample series flow:

8/1 -- Group 1 present music and act idea
8/8 -- Group 2 present music and act idea
8/15 -- Work Week
8/22 -- Work Week
8/29 -- Group 1 Workshopping
9/5 -- Group 2 Workshopping -- Labor Day, but I'm not able to change this date
9/12 -- Work Week
9/19 -- Work Week
9/26 -- All Group Workshopping
10/3 -- Work Week
10/17 -- All Group Workshopping 2
10/22 -- ShowGirl Temple Showcase, Portland, OR

Performing:

When you complete the series you're eligible to perform in a ShowGirl Temple Showcase in person or online (public or private, to your preference). In person showcases are in Portland, OR.

ShowGirl Temple Showcases are paid performances. All performers receive a share of the door. In person Showcases also include professional stage video and photos.

If you cannot come to Portland, we will help you apply to your local shows. We can't speak for other producers on bookings, but we'll guide you through the submission process and tell them why we recommend you.

This series was a safe space to cultivate and curate a new act without the confines of one's own insecurities and self-doubt. The expertise of a seasoned and professional showgirl alongside the feedback and encouragement of a talented group of performers allowed for growth in the craft, creativity to flourish, and confidence in the ability to pull it all off.

~ Moxie Blue

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