Type: Workshop

This holiday season, come reconnect with your core awareness and feed yourself deeply using attachment-based, relational movement

M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine™

A 6-week virtual series

Wednesdays 7am-8am EST

Nov 16 – Dec 21, 2022

What are you hungry for this holiday season?

Reconnect with your body in a new way to help connect with holiday food and family in a healthy way. Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

M-Bodied practices will help you:

Explore recognizing Belly-brain wisdom and Belly-hunger.

Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

Reconnect with core awareness to attune to yourself from the inside-out for a sustainable approach to eating, moving and living.

Explore developmental movement from womb-to-walking for fluidity, empowerment and self-support.

• No experience necessary

• All bodies 18 welcome

• $222 for the series

• A 10-min Zoom interview is required

• To Register: Email – Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com , Visit – www.mbodiedtherapy.com/events/m-bodied-mindful-movement-as-mothering-medicine-virtual, Call – 404-210-6752

• Stay tuned for an in-person offering at Caroline’s home studio in Kirkwood. Email Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com for more info.

Caroline Gebhardt, LPC, RYT, is a somatic psychotherapist, certified Chi for Two® embodiment coach/trainer, registered yoga teacher, and creator of M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine. She draws upon nervous system science, attachment theory and trauma-informed body-based therapy to help people feel supported and empowered in their bodies and lives.

Being sure of yourself begins with knowing your history, knowing your body, and knowing yourself.
At the Atlanta School of Burlesque and Metropolitan Studios, we aren’t just teaching sparkly and glitzy dances to people, we are fostering a community of open-minded, artistic, creatives who strive to rediscover and redefine their relationship with themselves through movement.
Learn more: https://www.metrostudioseav.com/funk

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The Atlanta School of Burlesque has been providing burlesque education in the broader Metro Atlanta area since 2013. As an institution dedicated to burlesque education it is of the utmost importance that we provide our students access to the best instructors in our industry. Our “Weekend With . . . ” series of burleque weekenders does just that.

Our 3rd in the series brings What the Funk?! Fest from Seattle to Atlanta for weekend of classes, shows, and burlesque education that will blow your minds! What the Funk?! is and an all-BIPOC Burlesque Fest that was conceived of when founder, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, considered doing a classic burlesque number to a Stevie Wonder song, but realized it wouldn’t count as a classic era song choice. This got their wheels turning and What the Funk?! was born.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Friday, 12/2

• 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Performer Branding 101 with Shimmy LaRoux
• 11:30am – 12:45pm – Stripper Savings Plan with GiGi Holliday
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Take It on The Road: Traveling as A Showgirl with Shimmy LaRoux
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm – Dom/Domme the Stage with D’Monica Leone

​Saturday, 12/3

• 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Fat Burlesque History with Mx. Pucks A’Plenty
• 11:00am – 12:00pm – Put Some Funk On It! with Samson Night
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm – Baby Is It 10s? with Android Allure
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm – Shapeshift: The Creative Expression of Cosmetics with D’Monica Leone
• 2:30pm – 4:30pm – Body Love with Goddess Briq House

SHOW SCHEDULE: 

Thursday, 12/1 You Sing, We Strip Burlesque Karaoke What the Funk?! Edition

Atlanta burlesque show with all the fun of karaoke and improv performances! In this immersive show, you turn the mic on while we take it off! Sing your favorite jams and you may get paired with a burlesque performer dancing the art of the tease LIVE to your voice (or that of your reluctant friend)! This mashup has all the fun of karaoke mixed with burlesque performers improving!

• Doors 8:30 pm | Show 9:00 pm
• Featuring headliners: Shimmy LaRoux (Chicago) | D’Monica Leone (Seattle)
• Bring your voice, your spark, and be ready to tip!

Friday, 12/2 What the Funk?! Saturday Showcase (two shows)

What The Funk?! Friday Showcase

• Early Show: Doors @ 6:30pm / Show @ 7:00pm
• Late Show: Doors @ 9:30pm / Show @ 10:00pm
• Featuring headliners: Shimmy LaRoux (Chicago) | P. No Noire (Chicago) | Briq House (Seattle) | GiGi Holliday (NYC) | Samson Night (NYC) | Mx. Pucks A’Plenty (Seattle)

Saturday, 12/3 What the Funk?! Saturday Showcase (two shows)

• Early Show: Doors @ 6:30pm / Show @ 7:00pm
• Late Show: Doors @ 9:30pm / Show @ 10:00pm
• Featuring headliners: P. No Noire (Chicago) | D’Monica Leone (Seattle) | Android Allure (Seattle) | Samson Night (NYC) | Mx. Pucks A’Plenty (Seattle)

Sunday, 12/4 – Documentary Screening & Performer Talk Back

Door 12:30PM / Screening 1:00PM

Can ya dig it?! The story of bringing the 2019 festival to life is on film! Directed by Adriana Guiman, WHAT THE FUNK?! is the story of the first inaugural What the Funk?! BIPOC Burlesque Festival, held in Seattle Washington, over a three-day period in August 2019. Follow producer and founder Mx. Pucks A’Plenty as they explore what it means to rewrite the rules of burlesque to build a supportive community of performers for personal and professional development. See excerpts of live festival performances as well as intimate behind the scenes footage. Hear performers speak about the inspiration that drives their performances as well as lingering challenges to inclusivity and accessibility. Explore what it means to question cultural norms, utilize the body as an artistic medium, and live life on one’s own terms. Celebrate what it feels like to be part of this inspiring group of performers trailblazing an annual festival in Seattle. Starring Seattle legends Rebecca M. Davis (Co-producer of What the Funk Festival), Isaiah Esquire, Goddess Briq House, and Isabella Price.

Level up your choreography by taking commonly used dance moves and “putting YOUR funk” on them to make them your own! You will be taken through a choreographed routine using “basic” dance steps as we explore how to individualize them by infusing your personality into the steps so that you stand out, tell the story and have your audiences are melting at your feet! You have the Charisma; you have the act idea – now let’s put YOUR Funk on those moves!

ATTIRE: Heels, barefoot, any footwear/clothes you feel comfy moving in.

Part of A Weekend With . . . What the Funk?! Fest!
Baby is it 10’s? is a workshop that utilizes elements from underground ballroom culture to assist in developing your stage persona and the intention behind every move you make. How does your character move, walk, stand, dance? How do they speak and showcase the gambit of emotion? Are they sexy and sultry, or are they dark and mysterious? What’s their story? How do they evolve?

This class is designed exploring these questions. The goal of this workshop is to give you tools and a blueprint to take home in order continue building your persona at your own pace. Come in ready to walk in all your power and make the people feel it, because the last thing you want is a CHOP!

This holiday season, come reconnect with your core awareness and feed yourself deeply using attachment-based, relational movement

M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine™

A 6-week virtual series

Wednesdays 7am-8am EST

Nov 16 – Dec 21, 2022

What are you hungry for this holiday season?

Reconnect with your body in a new way to help connect with holiday food and family in a healthy way. Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

M-Bodied practices will help you:

Explore recognizing Belly-brain wisdom and Belly-hunger.

Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

Reconnect with core awareness to attune to yourself from the inside-out for a sustainable approach to eating, moving and living.

Explore developmental movement from womb-to-walking for fluidity, empowerment and self-support.

• No experience necessary

• All bodies 18 welcome

• $222 for the series

• A 10-min Zoom interview is required

• To Register: Email – Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com , Visit – www.mbodiedtherapy.com/events/m-bodied-mindful-movement-as-mothering-medicine-virtual, Call – 404-210-6752

• Stay tuned for an in-person offering at Caroline’s home studio in Kirkwood. Email Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com for more info.

Caroline Gebhardt, LPC, RYT, is a somatic psychotherapist, certified Chi for Two® embodiment coach/trainer, registered yoga teacher, and creator of M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine. She draws upon nervous system science, attachment theory and trauma-informed body-based therapy to help people feel supported and empowered in their bodies and lives.

Oodles of Troodles is Atlanta’s premier nipple haberdasher. She has built a loyal customer base of performers all over the country – including festival and competition queens! Her pasties are known to be high quality, durable, and imaginative. She’s able to take imagination into reality, regardless of the complexity of the design.

Requirements for this class:
Wear clothes you don’t mind crafting in
Something to take notes with
An idea of what your “size” is! (wink, wink)
If you have a fabric you’d specifically like to work with, bring it!
All materials will be provided for you, and the cost associated are reflected in the price of the class.

This class is part of the Academy All Levels & Burlesque III courses and is also available as an independent workshop.

Media & Marketing for Burlesque will teach you the basics of promoting yourself as an independent performer through the eyes of a media and marketer. Topics include the basics of setting up your promotional materials, tag lines, and more.

This holiday season, come reconnect with your core awareness and feed yourself deeply using attachment-based, relational movement

M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine™

A 6-week virtual series

Wednesdays 7am-8am EST

Nov 16 – Dec 21, 2022

What are you hungry for this holiday season?

Reconnect with your body in a new way to help connect with holiday food and family in a healthy way. Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

M-Bodied practices will help you:

Explore recognizing Belly-brain wisdom and Belly-hunger.

Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

Reconnect with core awareness to attune to yourself from the inside-out for a sustainable approach to eating, moving and living.

Explore developmental movement from womb-to-walking for fluidity, empowerment and self-support.

• No experience necessary

• All bodies 18 welcome

• $222 for the series

• A 10-min Zoom interview is required

• To Register: Email – Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com , Visit – www.mbodiedtherapy.com/events/m-bodied-mindful-movement-as-mothering-medicine-virtual, Call – 404-210-6752

• Stay tuned for an in-person offering at Caroline’s home studio in Kirkwood. Email Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com for more info.

Caroline Gebhardt, LPC, RYT, is a somatic psychotherapist, certified Chi for Two® embodiment coach/trainer, registered yoga teacher, and creator of M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine. She draws upon nervous system science, attachment theory and trauma-informed body-based therapy to help people feel supported and empowered in their bodies and lives.

What is storytelling and why is that important to your Burlesque persona and acts? Burlesque itself is an artform that thrives on its ability to tell stories. These stories amuse, inspire and entice your audiences and are the backbone of your character. Included will be a discussion on narrative vs dramatic enactment in storytelling.

Join Roula Roulette on an exploration of the theatricality of burlesque and how the audience experiences your art, and why that’s an important question to ask in act creation.

What to Bring:
– Please bring something to take notes with
– Come in movement clothes as we will explore characterization and movement.

So you’re producing a Burlesque show? Then buckle up! This workshop walks you through successful show production from casting call to curtain call. Confused about contracts, casting calls or knowing if you have the right stage crew? Roula can help! With over 10 years of experience in live theatrical production Roula will review communication tips and tricks, negotiating pay with your performers, putting together your casting call, graphics, sponsorship, performer outreach and MORE. Come prepared to take notes! Each student will leave with multiple templates and examples for their personal use.

BASICS OF A GREAT, PAINTED BURLESQUE FACE

Students need to provide the following items:

* set of clean, dry makeup brushes (at least 5 brushes of various sizes)
* ANY and all make up that you are using for your burlesque shows and/or photo shoots. This may include but is not limited to:
– cream, longwear lipsticks
– lipliner
– black liquid liner
– black eyeliner pencil
– black waterproof mascara
– full coverage foundation
– full coverage concealer
– blush
– eyebrow pencil, brow pomade or brow pencil
– eyeshadow palette
– cosmetic or fine grade glitter
– face primer
– 1 set of dramatic false lashes
– matte highlight & contour shades (cream, stick or pressed powder)
– neutral or translucent setting powder
– matte setting spray
– standing, cosmetic mirror (TJ MAXX. sells these for under $10 if you don’t already have 1 at home)

Students must arrive to class with a freshly washed face that is lightly moisturized and hair pulled off face. If students want to take selfies after class, I highly recommend styling hair in an updo off the face so they can enjoy their new look for the rest of the day. Having groomed eyebrows prior to class will also help your look. Students should wear comfortable, breathable clothes like a shirt with buttons or zippers so they can change out their clothing into something else after class, if they prefer.

Class will be learning how to sanitize the makeup, clean & sanitize brushes, cosmetic expiration dates, how to apply a classic burlesque look complete with glitter accents and apply false lashes. We will take before and after shots so class can see their hardwork!

Talloolah Love has been doing the up-do’s with vintage flair with an emphasis on drama and glamour for the past 14 years. She can show you all of the tips and tricks to polishing your look on stage with the perfect coif in this fast paced industry. She shows you how to utilize your hair, and includes instruction on how to incorporate basic hair pieces for the volume you need in order to properly take the stage with a polished professional look!
It is advisable to bring a camera and be prepared to take notes.

This holiday season, come reconnect with your core awareness and feed yourself deeply using attachment-based, relational movement

M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine™

A 6-week virtual series

Wednesdays 7am-8am EST

Nov 16 – Dec 21, 2022

What are you hungry for this holiday season?

Reconnect with your body in a new way to help connect with holiday food and family in a healthy way. Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

M-Bodied practices will help you:

Explore recognizing Belly-brain wisdom and Belly-hunger.

Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

Reconnect with core awareness to attune to yourself from the inside-out for a sustainable approach to eating, moving and living.

Explore developmental movement from womb-to-walking for fluidity, empowerment and self-support.

• No experience necessary

• All bodies 18 welcome

• $222 for the series

• A 10-min Zoom interview is required

• To Register: Email – Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com , Visit – www.mbodiedtherapy.com/events/m-bodied-mindful-movement-as-mothering-medicine-virtual, Call – 404-210-6752

• Stay tuned for an in-person offering at Caroline’s home studio in Kirkwood. Email Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com for more info.

Caroline Gebhardt, LPC, RYT, is a somatic psychotherapist, certified Chi for Two® embodiment coach/trainer, registered yoga teacher, and creator of M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine. She draws upon nervous system science, attachment theory and trauma-informed body-based therapy to help people feel supported and empowered in their bodies and lives.

This holiday season, come reconnect with your core awareness and feed yourself deeply using attachment-based, relational movement

M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine™

A 6-week virtual series

Wednesdays 7am-8am EST

Nov 16 – Dec 21, 2022

What are you hungry for this holiday season?

Reconnect with your body in a new way to help connect with holiday food and family in a healthy way. Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

M-Bodied practices will help you:

Explore recognizing Belly-brain wisdom and Belly-hunger.

Rediscover eating and moving as an instinctual and relational practice instead of prescriptive.

Reconnect with core awareness to attune to yourself from the inside-out for a sustainable approach to eating, moving and living.

Explore developmental movement from womb-to-walking for fluidity, empowerment and self-support.

• No experience necessary

• All bodies 18 welcome

• $222 for the series

• A 10-min Zoom interview is required

• To Register: Email – Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com , Visit – www.mbodiedtherapy.com/events/m-bodied-mindful-movement-as-mothering-medicine-virtual, Call – 404-210-6752

• Stay tuned for an in-person offering at Caroline’s home studio in Kirkwood. Email Caroline@MBodiedTherapy.com for more info.

Caroline Gebhardt, LPC, RYT, is a somatic psychotherapist, certified Chi for Two® embodiment coach/trainer, registered yoga teacher, and creator of M-Bodied: Mindful Movement as Mothering Medicine. She draws upon nervous system science, attachment theory and trauma-informed body-based therapy to help people feel supported and empowered in their bodies and lives.

Are you a performer who is unsure how to approach your prop? When do you think props should and should not be used? Lucky you, we have the answer! Your prop is your co-star! From Classic to unconventional, Queen Lola LeSoleil is here to expand your mind! There will be video examples, provided props to play with, and demos galore! Have a prop that has you stumped? Bring it to class, and let Lola work her magic!

With a repertoire ranging from reverential to ridiculous, Lola LeSoleil is an award-winning burlesque artist who has launched crowds to their feet from coast to coast. She is an instructor at the Atlanta School of Burlesque and is a member of The Candybox Revue in Atlanta.

Do you want to know how to get hired and STAY hireable? This is the class for you! This workshop teaches performers to recognize what makes us more professional both onstage and off, how to effectively market ourselves as a pro, and what to expect your pay rates to look like. (Yes, we will talk about money!)

We will look at backstage etiquette and what producers look for in hiring (and never hiring again), how to get recognized in the scene, and what ALL professionals need in their repertoire to hand off to producers looking to hire. We will also talk about giving back to our community.

Learn how to entertain and satisfy your producers, and come away from gigs feeling valued!
All attendees will receive a template contract for their own use
Bring: a notebook and pen/pencil.

Want to learn an effective slow burn? Having trouble slowing down in your routines? Join Juba Lei in this energy and movement class to bring forth confidence in your stillness. Step into your dark feminine energy with her to command attention in and out of burlesque. You will also be learning how to identify pockets within musicality. This will equip you with the tools to be able to place an effective slow burn in any music at any time. Summoning the Dark is an all level, non choreography focused class – so please come as you are!

WHAT TO BRING / WEAR:
Please bring any tools to help accommodate your body. There will possibly be light floor work, so come with kneepads. I implore you to wear flowy/loose clothing or whatever makes you feel powerful. This class is for you to feel yummy.

DISCLAIMER: Do not be frightened of the dark or the unknown. This class is to cultivate confidence of all aspects of self exploration. There cannot be light without dark.