Course Overview

Live Session Date & Time: The live session for this class occurs on SUNDAY, JULY 18 at 1:15 PM PST. Convert to your time zone for this event here.

Live Session Length: 90 Minutes

Course Experience Level: Intermediate

Class Description: The Bare Essentials is a 90-minute lecture and discussion class will cover the basic components of constructing, focusing, and editing a successful burlesque act. Participants will focus on refining composition, identifying the main elements of an act, analyzing the types of 'teases', and pinpointing an act's central focus. Participants should come prepared to take notes and will be expected to openly discuss the subject matter.

Course Materials

Please bring the following materials with you to your live class session:

  • Note-taking supplies

About the Instructors

Bazuka Joe

Bazuka Joe stepped in as a sparkling substitute  teacher for Ray Gunn. 

 This multiple award winning burlesque megastar is a force on and off the stage.  From titillating across the world as a member of The Stage Door Johnnies, to his motivational #NoseToTheRhinestone social media accountability network, Bazuka has been building love for burlesque in fans and performers alike. Bringing a background in contemporary dance and theater and an ever present excitement and curiosity, Bazuka inspires the same in his classes.