Kingston Workshops
Join us for "Sparkle Smart: Budget-Friendly Burlesque Costuming," where we’ll discuss creative DIY tips and tricks to craft stunning costumes without straining your wallet. Engage with fellow performers and learn innovative ways to express your artistry while staying budget-conscious, ensuring you shine on stage!
Looking to master the art of Tassel Twirling? Our inclusive workshop is open to all genders, and toplessness is not required. Learn all the essential skills in a welcoming and empowering environment.
Ignite your movement with this high-energy workshop focused on explosive dynamics and sharp, intentional execution. Learn how to create impact through quick transitions, accents, and powerful bursts of motion that command attention on stage. Explore techniques for building contrast between stillness and action, refining musicality, and hitting beats with precision. Perfect for performers looking to elevate their stage presence with bold, dynamic movement.
Curious about spinning and flow arts? This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the foundations of poi and object spinning — building coordination, rhythm, and smooth, satisfying flow. The skills you learn here go further than poi. The same movement principles show up in fans, other flow arts, stage props, and everyday objects transformed into something compelling on stage. You’ll leave with a short sequence to keep practicing, and a set of practice poi to take home. No experience needed. Participants are welcome to bring a prop or costume piece they’d like to explore spinning as well.
A Burlesque stage kitten is the glue that holds a show together. Learn different approaches to the role, the history and function of kittening, and how to get hired. Practice kittening techniques, examine expectations, and learn solutions to possible problems that can occur during shows.
Grab the mic and hit center stage with this masterclass on show hosting specifically for the Burlesque context. Learn how to tailor your hosting for a variety of show formats and lengths, best practices and pitfalls to avoid. Taught by Rhapsody Blue, who has had the pleasure of introducing some of the biggest names in the biz!
Learn the essentials of show-pony makeup in this hands-on 2-hour workshop. You’ll explore techniques for enhancing your features, building dramatic looks, and making your makeup last through a full performance. Perfect for beginners and experienced performers alike—bring your own makeup kit and be ready to play, experiment, and leave with a look you can take straight to the stage.