ABR Workshops

Learn from the artists performing at this year's Alberta Burlesque Rodeo! Not only can you take classes with our headliner Rita Ann'tique, but you can also learn from our Weekend Competitors! Workshops will take place on Saturday. Purchase your class early before prides go up! Early birds will pay $25 until November 7th. Prices will rise to $30 afterwards. Location: The RoomYYC - 5918 5 Street SE, Bay 3 **Please take note of the class time and studio when purchasing your tickets.** FRONT STUDIO BACK STUDIO Rita Ann’tique (Toronto) | 11:00AM to 12:15PM Clown-Ography Movement-Based | All Levels | 75 mins Clown-Ography uses combined methodologies inspired by both movement and clown to create practical choreography and performance. This workshop gives you tools to refine your acts, improve your improvisational skills, and have fun while doing it. Inviting play into our creative lexicon, learning new ways of expressing yourself through body language, musicality, and dance in an inclusive and supportive environment. Slickeur (Whitehorse) | 12:30PM to 1:30PM Make Your Moves Movement-Based | All Levels | 60 mins A movement and improv workshop based on finding your personal movement language. Participants are given movement generation tools to make act creation feel more approachable and movement more personalized. Please wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in. This workshop is open to all genders, bodies and abilities. Ruby Moon (Guelph) | 12:00PM to 1:00PM How to Make Love to your Boa Movement-Based | All Levels | 60 mins Learn how to transform a classic burlesque prop into a captivating dance partner. In this playful and sensual workshop, dancers will explore how to move with a boa in a way that feels expressive, intentional and engaging. Heels encouraged but not required. Please wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in. This workshop is open to all genders, bodies and abilities. Boom Boom! (Toronto) | 2:00PM to 3:00PM Scene and Character Study for Burlesque Lecture-Based | All Levels | 60 mins Learn Scene and Character study tools and techniques from the theatre world to build strong narrative burlesque acts. A lecture based class. What to wear/bring: Something to take notes with. Sonya Lex (Ottawa)| 1:30 PM to 2:45PM Silk Fans Movement-Based | All Levels \ 75 mins A captivating blend of technique and freeform movement, silk fans are a beautiful way to accent the natural movements of the body. This workshop with Sonya Lex will include proper grip positions, transitions, as well as combinations that blend silk fan technique with the art of the tease. Lavender Sinclair (Seattle) | 3:00PM to 4:30PM TWERK 101 Movement-Based | All Levels | 90 mins TWERK 101 is an empowering adult dance workshop that introduces students to movement, rhythm, and confidence through supportive instruction. The class emphasizes joy, creativity, and body-positive expression, giving participants space to explore dance in an encouraging environment. Whether performing or teaching, Lavender is dedicated to creating memorable experiences that celebrate art, community, and connection. Please wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in. This workshop is open to all genders, bodies and abilities. Accessibility Considerations:--The RoomYYC studio entrance is at bay 3, 5918 5 street SE. It is accessed by 3 steps. There are washrooms and a water cooler on-site. --Our instructors will do their best to accommodate all students and their abilities/levels. Please contact us if you would like to access classes and steps are a barrier, or have other accessibility needs. If finances are difficult, please connect with Bea to discuss different options.--If at anytime a student feels unwell, we require them to not attend class. This is to protect the other attendees and the instructor from falling ill themselves. We cannot offer refunds for missed classes.--Cabaret Company requires all people attending or taking part in our events to read, understand, and adhere to our Code of Conduct, as stated on our website:https://www.thecabaretcompany.com/code-of-conduct