Performer workshops will be held at Myriad Yoga on May 8th, and She Shop Fitness Studio on May 9th. All workshops are complimentary for 2026 festival cast members, or $25 per class for all other attendees.
Click on the arrow next to each class for more details & registration link!
Friday May 8th at Myriad Yoga
12:30PM – Embodied Movement w/ Lilith Von Tal
This workshop is body neutral and not a dance class. It is rooted in Lugering Movement Technique and Bartenieff Movement Technique to empower all stage crafters and story tellers with a wider scope of movement tools for getting grounded in a character, moving in a way that is authentic to the character and story being told, and empowers even non-dancers to move with confidence on stage. Register HERE
2:00PM – ITS ALIVE! How To Frankenstein A Costume w/ Miss Nyxon
“How do they do it?!” Ever wonder how to get the beautiful costumes you see on stage? And how do we get these expensive looks without breaking our bank? Not all of us have the means or ability to get a professional costumer until later in our careers. Let Nyxon teach you how she “Frankensteins” her costumes and adds depth and dimension via rhinestones and other mediums to create costumes and reveals that turn heads. Register HERE
3:30PM – Hosting 101 w/ Tito Bonito
A lecture and discussion workshop exploring the key elements of a strong emcee both on and off stage. Learn the skills you need to gauge an audience and find your voice. Plus a chance to apply your newfound skills to help you become a sought after host in the world of burlesque and beyond. Register HERE
saturday May 9th at SHE SHOP FITNESS STUDIO
12:30PM – Twerkology 101 w/ Isis the Entertainer
This is a workshop dedicated to learning the basics of twerk and how to incorporate it into a piece to get some show stopping moments! We will learn the history twerk as well as 5 or more of the most common techniques. Register HERE
2:00PM – FloorWERK w/ Ruby Mimosa
Find your inner diva on the floor with this sultry and sickening floor work class. You’ll have the audience gagged while screaming WEEEEERK! Class will consist of a nice juicy warm up and strength work to get your body ready to play. Choreography will give you the space to writhe and thrive as you tap into your inner DIVA. Intermediate & Advanced levels recommended. Register HERE
3:30PM – Vintage Jazz Movement for Burlesque w/ Jo Monroe (SOLD OUT)
This workshop introduces vintage/vernacular jazz movement to burlesque dancers specifically. In this workshop, Jo shares the core elements of vintage jazz dance and some of the history and culture of the art, and explores how burlesque dancers can expand their dance vocabulary in a way that is rooted in jazz movement. Register HERE