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Accessibility in Burlesque, Both On and Off Stage w/ Minda Mae – via Zoom

Accessibility in Burlesque, Both On and Off Stage w/ Minda Mae

Where: Over Zoom

Date: Tuesday, October 12

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm PST

Whether you’re a disabled performer navigating the performance world or an able-bodied producer who wants to create accessible events, we hope you will join Minda Mae, founder of the DisabiliTease Festival, as she shares some of her favorite tools, tricks, and know-how to create space for every Disabilibabe

Minda Mae puts the “babe” in Disabilibabe. Hailing from Minneapolis, this boundless beauty is the first wheelchair-using burlesque performer in Minnesota. A few years ago, she found herself mostly bed-bound by chronic illness, but a chance outing to a burlesque show changed everything and her journey as a Disabilibabe began! A fierce advocate for persons with disabilities, she works tirelessly to spread awareness and champions for change at every opportunity. She is the producer of the DisabiliTease Festival; the first professional festival exclusively for burlesque, circus, and drag performers with disabilities. Don’t ‘dis’ her ‘ability’ to capture your heart, because that’s how this wheeling woman of wonder rolls.

Suggested ticket price is $20, however, please just pay what you can. We don’t want anyone to miss out on this important topic due to lack of funds.

If you have any specific topics or questions for Minda, please enter them at: https://forms.gle/TVHro4Jy9uyTCb7t6 before September 29, 2021 and she will attempt to address as many as she can!

Hope to see you there!

Sensual movement series with Hazel Nuez (SPARKLE)

These classes explore how to move your body in a way that feels good for YOU. Taking elements from burlesque and jazz, you will learn body isolations, choreography and self love! These classes are good a segway for anyone interested in starting a journey into burlesque or heels.
PRICE : $150.00 for 5 weeks.
LOCATION: Wild roots dance studio, 734 Aldebury St #209
DATE: October 1st- October 29th
Friday’s 6:15pm-7:45pm 
To register, please send e-transfers to
hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com
In the memo line please put which class you would like to register for.
I cant wait to dance with you again! If you have any questions please email me at hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com
Sensual Movement: SPARKLE
Are you wanting to feel more confident in your movement? Need some extra steps for your choreography? Are you interested in the world of burlesque but not quite ready for that final reveal?
Well it’s time to feel good and embrace your inner sexy!
In this technique based class, we will learn basic burlesque and jazz inspired movements. Each week will be dedicated to learning different sensual movements and how to incorporate it into choreography. We will go over confidence building techniques, burlesque inspired movement, and floor work. Other elements of focus include:
  • body rolls
  • hip movement
  • chest isolations
  • eye contact
  • moving with intention and moving with the music
  • creating flow between movements
  • counting music
I recommend that participants bring heels or jazz shoes and a water bottle. This class is 90 minutes.
Each class will include a warm up, isolations, technique, choreography and a cool down
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their technique and feels ready for some more advanced choreography. Like SHINE, this class creates space to practice self love and have fun!

I am now offering TWO sponsorsed spots for BIPOC folks. To reserve one of these spots please email me and let me know which class you would like to take! hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com

COVID 19 UPDATE: Masks will be mandatory in the lobby area and when you are not dancing. If you would like to dance in a mask , you are welcome to.
To encourage social distancing , I am only allowing six students per class.
If you re feeling even just a little bit unwell PLEASE STAY HOME
There will be hand sanitizer available onsite. The floors and max touch points will be cleaned before and after every class. I will ask that students use the sanitizer or wash their hands before class.
For more info on Wild roots COVID 19 protocols look here: http://www.wildrootsdanceyoga.com/covid19
These classes will take place on the unceded land of the Lekwungen, Songhees and Esquimalt people.
I enthusiastically welcome (but not limited to) BIPOC , LGBTQS+, and non binary folx.
Accessibility:
Unfortunately Wild roots is not wheelchair accessible. The studio is up a flight of stairs and down a long corridor. I apologize for the lack of accessibility in this new location, and I am always looking for a new accessible space. The washroom is gender neutral. The studio is a scent free space. Music will operate through two speakers in the studio, connected to my phone. I will have control over the sound and the lights are fairly bright.

Sensual movement series with Hazel Nuez (SHINE)

These classes explore how to move your body in a way that feels good for YOU. Taking elements from burlesque and jazz, you will learn body isolations, choreography and self love! These classes are good a segway for anyone interested in starting a journey into burlesque or heels.
PRICE : $120.00 for 5 weeks.
LOCATION: Wild roots dance studio, 734 Aldebury St #209
DATE: September 30th- October 28th
Thursday’s 8:30-9:30pm
To register, please send e-transfers to
hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com
In the memo line please put which class you would like to register for.
I cant wait to dance with you again! If you have any questions please email me at hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com
Sensual Movement: SHINE
Find your inner rhythm and embrace it! This class is all about fun! The class is spent learning to love your body and move it in a way that feels natural for you! In this class, we will go over:
  • body rolls
  • hip movement
  • chest isolations
you will need to bring comfortable clothing you can move in, bare feet or jazz shoes and a water bottle. This class is 60mins
Each class will include a light warm up, simple isolations and choreography, and a cool down. This class is perfect for beginner dancers.
If you are looking to practice self-care, boost your confidence, or are learning to fall in love with yourself again, or get inspired to perform, this class is for you!
I am now offering TWO sponsorsed spots for BIPOC folks. To reserve one of these spots please email me and let me know which class you would like to take! hazelvalentinexoxo@gmail.com
COVID 19 UPDATE: Masks will be mandatory in the lobby area and when you are not dancing. If you would like to dance in a mask , you are welcome to.
To encourage social distancing , I am only allowing six students per class.
If you re feeling even just a little bit unwell PLEASE STAY HOME
There will be hand sanitizer available onsite. The floors and max touch points will be cleaned before and after every class. I will ask that students use the sanitizer or wash their hands before class.
For more info on Wild roots COVID 19 protocols look here: http://www.wildrootsdanceyoga.com/covid19
These classes will take place on the unceded land of the Lekwungen, Songhees and Esquimalt people.
I enthusiastically welcome (but not limited to) BIPOC , LGBTQS+, and non binary folx.
Accessibility:
Unfortunately Wild roots is not wheelchair accessible. The studio is up a flight of stairs and down a long corridor. I apologize for the lack of accessibility in this new location, and I am always looking for a new accessible space. The washroom is gender neutral. The studio is a scent free space. Music will operate through two speakers in the studio, connected to my phone. I will have control over the sound and the lights are fairly bright.

Group Choreo Drop In (Performing Nov 26: Netflix&Chill Movie Night Burlesque)

PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccination REQUIRED to attend.
We are excited to be offering a drop in group choreo practice session on Sunday Sept 26 , 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm
Our November show theme is extra fun: Netflix & Chill Movie Night Burlesque!!!
Group Routine Title : Show Me How You Burlesque
Theme: Cabaret Showgirls
Dance Style: Upbeat/Gogo style, lots of acting.
We’ll be opening OR closing the show with this act!
Music: from the movie Burlesque.
The first practice session is a drop in for members AND non-memberz to come try out the choreo and see how much you love it!
If you wish to continue after the first session we require a commitment to perform so our choreographer, Chai Tease, can space the routine properly!
If you are a member already: We will create a post in the group asking who is performing comment on the post if you ARE wanting to perform!
Not a member and curious what happens when you LOVE the choreo and want to join the collective?! GREAT QUESTION!!!
Now is the perfect time to join as we are ramping up our performances and really moving forward with this amazing momentum we’ve developed!
There is an annual $20.00 membership fee and includes the following perks of joining!
*COMMUNITY ~ We are a dance family. Of course you are family without even joining but it feels really good to have your name officially recorded in the family book!
GROUP DANCES ~ Choreographed by the one and only Chai Tease, only collective members are able to partake in the group performances. Practice sessions take place on most Sundays from 6-7pm at Passion and Performance in studio space rented by the collective. ALL group performances get paid out and tipped as a solo routine with the money going back to the Collective to help fund the groups activities.
PROMO ~ We have seasonal photoshoots to get promotional photos/videos of the group/collective. You will have access to these for your own promotion as well (with credit given to the photographer and collective)
PRIORITY CASTING ~ When casting performances for Pervz&Curvz productions we have a higher amount of performance slots reserved for collective members. �This means is that if we are casting 10 performances we reserve 8 slots for collective members and 2 slots for guest performances. **please note, membership does not guarantee your act will be cast in a particular production.