Burlesque Costuming Basics: Learn to create striptease costumes that look great & come off smoothly so you can tease with ease. Instructed by MsPixy of Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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What to wear when you want go get bare down to there? Learn to create striptease attire that looks great in motion and comes off exactly when and how you want it to. We’ll cover common hazards to avoid, tips and tricks for creating a cohesive look from top to bottom, and resources for finding well-constructed burlesque costuming staples from pasties to corsets and everything in between. Samples costumes will be available for participants to peruse. This class is available to participants ages 18+ of all genders and body types.
Advanced Burlesque Choreography: Take your striptease game to the next level with techniques that will push your creative boundaries. Instructed by MsPixy of Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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Designed for those with some dance and/or burlesque experience looking to take their performance game to the next level. This movement workshop mixes modern dance theory with burlesque gimmick to provide inspiration and guidance for infusing your routines with unique, creative, and innovative movement and storytelling. This class is available to participants ages 18+ of all genders and body types. No prior burlesque experience is required, but a background in dance/performance of some kind preferred.
Insert sassy burlesque persona confidence at the gaming table & in everyday life with pointers from national burlesque performer, Pepper Mills!
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Are you shy? Do you find yourself nervous in crowds? Not sure how to make your PCs stand out at the gaming table? Do you recognize that you have a personality that you would like to share with the world but you're just not sure how? National burlesque performer and sassy personality, Pepper Mills will share the tips, advice, and techniques that she uses on stage and off that she has acquired during her burlesque career. Attendees will be empowered to readily embrace their inner sassiness and find the confidence from within to help them enjoy the stage of life.
Cosplay photography on the Con Floor: Learn techniques to make the most of your cosplay photography. Instructed by Greg Inda, photographer for Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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Learn tips for photographing cosplay on the con floor. Our focus will be on utilizing the available light, filling the frame with what's important, eliminating unpleasant backgrounds/distracting elements, and techniques to maximize your brief time with busy cosplayers. Nothing in this workshop is camera specific and all are welcome. You only need to bring your camera if you have specific questions, in which case please bring your camera manual as well. Workshop will include a Q&A session to address your specific questions. Beginners welcome. All ages welcome.
Dr. Sketchy's Indianapolis - Glitter Guild Edition
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Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is the world's premier alt drawing movement. Come sketch the glamorous costumed performers of the Glitter Guild in an atmosphere of nerd culture conviviality!
Delve deeper into how your camera works & how to start using it to take the photos YOU want. Instructed by Greg Inda, photographer for Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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Delving deeper into some more advanced concepts. Color temperature/white balance, types of lighting, utilizing shutter speed and aperture for artistic effect. This class picks up where the beginning class leaves off to give you "spells" in your photographic arsenal. Class will include a Q&A to address any specific questions you have. You only need to bring your camera if you have specific questions, in which case please bring your camera manual as well. All camera types welcome.
Elements of Burlesque: Learn the tools burlesque performers use to create routines, develop a short routine of your own. Instructed by MsPixy of Glitter Guild Burlesque.
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A beginning-level class introducing participants to burlesque Persona, Aesthetic Presentation, the Reveal, the Tease, and more. In a class that's part mini-lecture, part choreography workshop you'll develop a short routine of your own to reveal in the bedroom or on a stage. Participants should wear something comfortable that makes you feel your best and should bring an "outer layer"--ideally something that zips, snaps, or buttons-- to use for practicing striptease techniques. This class can be taken alone or paired with Burlesque 102: Dance Intensive. This class is available to participants ages 18+ of all genders and body types.
Clothing, Disengage! How to Striptease Your Cosplay
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Clothing, Disengage! Learn to design & construct multi-layered character-centric costuming for striptease, dance or comfortable con-wear. Instructed by MsPixy of Glitter Guild Burlesque.
Cosplay Photography on the Con Floor: Learn techniques to make the most of your cosplay photography. Instructed by Greg Inda, photographer for Glitter Guild Burlesque.
Description:
Learn tips for photographing cosplay on the con floor. Our focus will be on utilizing the available light, filling the frame with what's important, eliminating unpleasant backgrounds/distracting elements, and techniques to maximize your brief time with busy cosplayers. Nothing in this workshop is camera specific and all are welcome. You only need to bring your camera if you have specific questions, in which case please bring your camera manual as well. Workshop will include a Q&A session to address your specific questions.
Dr. Sketchy's Indianapolis - Glitter Guild Edition
Summary:
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is the world's premier alt drawing movement. Come sketch the glamorous costumed performers of the Glitter Guild in an atmosphere of nerd culture conviviality!