BodyMagick Temple

Polish That Pastie

Act Development Series for Experienced Performers
Burlesque 201+

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 take turns presenting their act plans and receiving feedback from fellow participants and one of our High Priestesses with many years of Burlesque experience. Some series we're also able to bring in a guest expert to provide additional feedback. All participants have three opportunities to share their act with the full group.

Those who wish to travel to Portland are invited to perform in a paid 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 begins in Summer 2025. Meetings are usually 7-9:00pm PT, but could change for each series. Day of week TBD. 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.
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 BodyMagick Temple, but want forever access to the online classroom with videos on act development, costuming, choreography principals, stage presences and more.
Discounted Access to Burlesque Vault

If you want just The Spotlight Vault (not the entire BodyMagick Online Classroom) the lowest price is with this checkout. Spotlight Vault includes hours of 60-minute Burlesque movement classes and Workshop Library of choreography and technique videos, including boa, chair tease, fan dancing and choreographies with step-by-step breakdowns.

Timing:

You will receive access to the online classroom upon registration so 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 7-9:00pm PT -- you're welcome to bring snacks and bevvies and we do take a mid-class break. A sample series flow is below; specific schedule will be shared when you join, or you may email Eva or book a call to discuss the dates.

Group 1 present music and act idea
Group 2 present music and act idea
Work Week
Work Week
Group 1 Workshopping
Group 2 Workshopping
Work Week
Work Week
All Group Workshopping
Work Week
All Group Workshopping 2
Showcase, Portland, OR

Performing:

When you complete the series you're eligible to perform in a Showcase in Portland, OR.

Showcases are paid performances. All performers receive a share of the door, and 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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