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Performer Workshops with Cherry Cheeks!

It’s time to step up your game! Cherry Cheeks is bringing TWO workshops to Victoria Sunday, February 2nd at the Wild Roots Dance & Yoga Studio. Learn to make the stage your new best friend with “Stage it Up!” and then bring your confidence to it with “Fake It!”

***Registration & Payment***
Fee: Workshops are $20 each or $30 for both.
*Space is limited. To reserve your spot, send an e-transfer to cherry.cheeks@hotmail.com
*Please let me know which workshop you are registering for by private message or email

Workshops are open to performers of all performance backgrounds looking to up their game!
Stage it Up: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fake It: 2:45pm – 4:30pm

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Stage It Up! (1:00pm – 2:30pm)

Do you get your stage left and right mixed up? Do you have difficulty using the entire stage for your routine? The stage is one of the biggest parts of our performance, yet it can be intimidating to get to know… but it’s time to make it your new best friend!

Coming full force with a theatre background, Cherry Cheeks will show you the ins and outs to owning your stage! Participants can expect to leave knowing the magic stage dynamics, to easily move their routines between various stages and how to consciously use the stage to your advantage. She will demonstrate the different effects, pictures, and stories you can portray by the simplest placement while knowing how to use your fourth wall.

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Fake It! (Till you make it) (2:45pm – 4:30pm)

Do you suffer from the inevitable “imposter syndrome?” Is confidence something you have trouble building on? Do you strive to build your persona and performance into ways that may…well…not come naturally to you? What if you were told that there are ways to fake it?! In this class, Cherry Cheeks will guide you through confidence building exercises to get you off the ground! Going from part theory into practice, you will learn to bring your A-game, even when you may not be feeling it. But it’s not all bogus! Eventually your practice can naturally build into genuine confidence that can flood into your life.

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please bring a notebook, water bottle, and comfortable clothing that you can move in.

Wild Roots Dance Studio has a set of stairs to get to the studio. If mobility is an issue, please reach out to Cherry Cheeks and we will see how we can assist you.

If cost is a factor, please reach out to Cherry Cheeks for payment options and sliding scales.

The Bump N’ Grind House: Righteous Retro Revue!

Join us for a trip through time to our Totally Tubular Tease 1980’s Burlesque Show!! Starring Donna Boss Rogers from Vancouver BC and a radical cast of local performers! Grab those legwarmers and get that spandex ready! Dress up to win prizes!! 12 wicked acts to transport you all the way back to the glory days of the 80’s! Hosted by J McLaughlin. Performer announcements coming soon!

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

DOORS 7PM Show 8PM

This is a 19+ event

At The Bump n’ Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour.

The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment.

Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom.
Please contact The Bump n’ Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)gmail.com

Wet Coast Burlesque: Bleeding Hearts Burlesque

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This event takes place on the unceded and traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples.

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Join us this February for a very special, raw, and emotionally fuelled show. It’s heART fuelled burlesque! Each performance is created from the heart and features content that will pull on your heart strings in all the right ways. Explore some of life’s most beautiful and heartbreaking aspects through the raw and titillating performance art of burlesque. Bring your date, bring your friend, or be your own date!

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

A monthly burlesque revue held at the Victoria Events Centre, Wet Coast Burlesque showcases local performers and artists while creating a supportive and welcoming environment for creative, progressive, and fun-loving adults. We thrive on artistry, empowerment, self-love, and taking every opportunity we can to celebrate life! We are advocates of the stage and all its people: the movers and shakers, trail blazers and heavy hitters, shimmiers and promenaders. We promise to host shows that will leave you inspired, energized, sparkly-eyed, and at least a little glittery.

Doors 7:30, show at 8:00.

Featuring performances by:

– Cherry Cheeks

– Pixie Pleaser

– Gia Sangria

– Tommy Foxglove

– Vogue Mahone

– Gnarla Bush

– Mona Aerola

– Draco

– Pacific Blue

– Scarlett Hummingbird

Hosted by the one and only Charlie Creamfill!

*19+. No minors.

*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible!

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Accessibility:

* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate.

* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/

* Washrooms are for all genders

Diversion Burlesk: Pasties & Pastries

Co-produced by Flora Fawn and Pacific Blue, this show brings together delectable performers and delicious baked goods including Empire Donuts!

We will do our best to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. There will also be mimosas, caesars, coffee and tea available at the bar for all your Sunday morning beverage needs! This show is a special 3 hour extended event that was created to get great video for the performers to share with the world and we can’t do it without an amazing audience! Come join us for an afternoon of amazing acts and get your sweet treat fix at the same time!

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

Doors at 10am, show at 11am. This is a 19+ event.

This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands.

General Admission + Pastry tickets will include a voucher for a donut or other pastry of your choice (please be sure to specify if you have any food allergies, are vegan/gluten-free etc so we can make sure to have options for you!)

Additional donut/pastry vouchers will be available for purchase on site with proceeds of these donated to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

FEATURING:

Blu Onyx

Boxy Shadows

Fern Flicker

Flora Fawn

Electra Mayhem

Eva-Layne Fox

Juicy Jam

Legzie Blaze

Lexxi Elixir

Luna Lavender

Major Thong

Pearl Reckless

Scarlett Hummingbird

Titty Titty Bang Bang

Vera Bubbly

and Walter Ego!

Hosted by Pacific Blue!

Diversion Burlesk is a new collective in Victoria, bringing themed burlesque shows to the stage.

Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!

The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.

Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue: Bump and Grind Valentine

It’s time to show you the LOVE!!! February 14 is the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s BUMP & GRIND VALENTINE!!!

Join us for a spectacular extravaganza of sparkle, with a little sexy and a lot of silly! You’re in for a night of comedy, dancing and singing, and of course… BURLESQUE!!! Come for the glitter, glamour and GIGGLES!!! We aim to tease!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tickets available HERE

We have a full night of fun for YOU!!!! A fantastic show! And… take home fabulous and fun prizes by bidding on our fantastic silent auction, or getting a raffle ticket to WIN BIG and help us raise funds for our Cheesecake European 2020 Tour!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue: Bump & Grind Valentine
Langham Court Theatre
805 Langham Court, Victoria BC
Doors: 7:30
Show: 8:30
19+
Tickets: Call 250-384-2142
Online: https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/cheesecake-valentine/
In person at the Theatre Box Office – Monday – Friday, 12–4pm

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The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue respectfully acknowledges that this event take place on the stolen and unceded lands of the Lekwungen People of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. As settlers on these lands we encourage you to learn about and support these nations, and to think about how that connects with who you are and the work you do.
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ACCESSIBILITY:
Accessible parking is available at the theatre, and there are ramps along the side of the building into the theatre lobby to provide access. Theatre front row seating can be adjusted to allow wheelchair seating, please call 250-384-2142 to arrange for these seats, which are held as accessible spaces until February 12, after that, the seats will be released for general sale. Toilet access is tight for wheelchairs, theatre staff can provide assistance.

HOW TO GET THERE:
WALKING DISTANCE
Cook Street Village 10 min
Downtown 20 min

BICYCLE racks on-site
Cook Street Village 5 min
Downtown 10 min

BUS routes on Fort/Yates
#11, 14, 21 stops at Linden & Moss
#15 stops at Moss
bctransit.com/victoria

PARKING There is NO general parking at the theatre and only limited accessible spaces. You are able to drop off passengers at the front circle.

FREE PARKING is available on side streets: Moss Street, Pentrelew Place, Linden Avenue and Fort Street, as well as the Central Middle School parking lot on Fort Street, and at the Art Gallery on Moss Street. Please abide by parking signs.
DO NOT park where it is posted Residential Only, as you may be ticketed.
Please give yourself plenty of time to find parking.

January Peer Reviews

January Peer Reviews are here!! (6:15pm – 8:15pm)

Burlesque Peer Reviews are an opportunity to further develop or assist with the creation of both old and new routines! Hosted by Cherry Cheeks, this is an event for community and performer growth.

Join us with a routine in progress or one you want to build upon and receive honest feedback. This is a safe space for your creativity and growth while sharing honest questions about your choices and insights.

Don’t have something to workshop but want to be involved? Come on by with your feedback! Only have a concept or costume? Bring that too!

There are 6 spots available for performers to present their routines, so if you are interested in presenting, please message Cherry Cheeks to get your name on the list. All levels welcome. Workshopping available by a recommended $5.00 – $10.00 donation to help cover studio costs. We want burlesque education & growth to be accessible for everyone & not limited by finances.

Spaces are limited, so please PM Cherry Cheeks if attending, though last-minute drop in spots may open!

We look forward to seeing you January 19th at Wild Roots Dance Studio! ????

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Wild Roots Dance Studio has a set of stairs to get to the studio. If mobility is an issue, please reach out to Cherry Cheeks and we will see how we can assist you.

Pervz&Curvz Collective: Club Bangerz Group Choreo Drop-in

We are excited to be offering a drop in group choreo practice session on Sunday Dec 22. 2019 from 6-7pm

Our next show has the awesome music theme “Club Bangers: Booty Bumpin’ Burlesque” (Show date: Friday. January 24) and we are working on a 5 minute mega mix group dance!!!

This first practice session is a drop in for non-members to come try out the choreo and see how much you love it!

Send inquiries to the Pervz&Curvz Collective on FACEBOOK

Date Time Location:

Sunday December 22, 6-7pm
Passion and Performance, Studio B
3301 Douglas Street, Victoria BC

There is no cost to the drop in, however we will be accepting donations for Peers Victoria.

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 entering the New Year and really moving forward with this amazing performance momentum we’ve developed in 2019!

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.

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.

 

Pervz&Curvz Collective Presents: Club Bangerz – Booty Bumpin’ Burlesque

Pervz&Curvz Collective is excited to announce that once again we are bringing the CABARET to The Carlton Club with our third production CLUB BANGERZ: Booty Bumpin’ Burlesque on January 24, 2020!

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

Doors @ 8:00pm

Showtime @ 9:30pm

Show Lineup To Be Announced!!!

Featuring our very awesome Master of Ceremonies: Pacific Blue!

and many more Pervz&Curvz Krew!

Some comments from our last production:

“This show was well worth catching 3 (three) buses too”

Dan from Royal Oak

“It’s the mysterious show… In the hard part of town”

unknown commenter

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Venue Information:

This event is taking place on the unceded and stolen territory of the Lkwungen speaking people of the WSANEC, Songhees, and Wyomilth (Esquimalt) Nations.

19+ Adult Only Venue (Bring 2 Valid Pieces of Photo ID)

Carlton Club Cabaret is open as a niteclub after the show and invites you to stay and dance the night away with NO COVER FOR SHOW ATTENDEES!!… Come for the show and stay for the niteclub party!

Coat Check is $2.00 throughout the evening!

*Free Parking on site!

*Accessible directly on the #15 Bus Route!

*Designated Driver Options Available

Full bar with Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available

Accessibility Information:

* The Carlton Club Cabaret does not have elevator, and there is a multi-flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event and require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at pervzandcurvz@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate. The Carlton Club Cabaret has 3 BURLY door staff who are able and happy to assist as needed.

Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Polesque

Kick off the new year in style! Featuring pole acts, burlesque acts, and a number of acts that are a combination of the two!

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

Doors 7:30, show at 8:00.

*19+. No minors.

*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible!

A monthly burlesque revue held at the Victoria Events Centre, Wet Coast Burlesque showcases local performers and artists while creating a supportive and welcoming environment for creative, progressive, and fun-loving adults. We thrive on artistry, empowerment, self-love, and taking every opportunity we can to celebrate life! We are advocates of the stage and all its people: the movers and shakers, trail blazers and heavy hitters, shimmiers and promenaders. We promise to host shows that will leave you inspired, energized, sparkly-eyed, and at least a little glittery.

FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY:

– Envy Rose

– Cleo Victory

– Red Velvet

– Tiffany Tempest

– Malicious Compliance

– Electra Mayhem

& Many more!

**Hosted by the one and only SCARLETT HUMMINGBIRD!

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This event takes place on the unceded and traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples.

Accessibility:

* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate.

* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/

* Washrooms are for all genders

Diversion Burlesque: Bite Me! A Burlesque Celebration of Food

Diversion Burlesk presents Bite Me! A burlesque celebration of food and critique of diet culture. We are bringing together ten of Victoria’s creative burlesque and drag performers to whet your appetite and bite back against diet culture.

Tickets available on EVENTBRITE

The show will feature a mix of political and playful acts. Please be aware that content will touch on eating disorders and related subjects.

This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands.

Doors at 7:00pm, show at 8:00pm! — This is a 19+ event

Featuring performances by:

Betty Krueger
Creme BruLabia
Faeramone Noir
Holly Hardwood
Lavender Pearl
Noah Fence
Poptart
Scarlet Bitch (Glory Scarlett)
Velvet Crush
and
Versa Vice

Hosted by Lusty Lugnuts

Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!

The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.

Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.