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We have everything divided up in shows and then classes so we hope to see you at some of these up coming events! Shows: March 13 - Vegas or Bust at Little Tree Studios! “SYRENS OF THE SOUTH, HAVE PASTIES, WILL TRAVEL!” Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: Vegas or Bust! When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Doors: First show at 7pm, second show at 10pm $10 in Advance, $15 at the door Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind The James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Body: Every year the best burlesque performers in the country gather together the first weekend in June to attend the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Reunion Weekend and Reigning Queen of Burlesque Pageant! How do they get there? How are the performers picked? Performers from all over the world dust off their pasties, put on their best dress and take it off in front of a camera to submit to this event! March 13, 2010 at Little Tree Studios, we will be filming for many of the Atlanta performers to give them a chance to shine in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada! Tickets sales will go to pay for the video footage and editing so even if you can't make it buying a ticket is like making a donation to these girls to help their dreams come true! Not only will the videos be used to submit to the Burlesque Hall of Fame, but also to New York Burlesque Fest, Texas Burlesque Fest, New Orleans Burlesque Fest, Paris, Amsterdam, etc... so this is an opportunity to help spred the Atlanta love all over the country, and in some cases, THE WORLD! Speaking of the World. Atlanta's very own, The Lady, Miss Vagina Jenkins has been accepted to perform in the London Burlesque Festival in April and needs help raising some dough to get there. We will be having a raffle at the end of the 7pm and 10pm shows to help raise money for this very special lady to send her across the pond to show off the amazingness of Atlanta burlesque like a missionary going to a 3rd world country. So come on down and support your local burlesque performers and help them shine all across the country and the world! Burlesque is the art of the striptease, with a focus on the tease. The performers occasionally strip to pasties, but there is no nudity in any of our productions. This show is a revival of an American art form that has become an international movement. March 26 - Mon Cherie's Rockabilly Lounge at Masquerade Mon Cherie's Rockabilly Lounge Fri, March 26th @ The Masquerade - Drop Dead Nasty/Syrens of the South/Rev Andy spins - FREE JELLO SHOTS March 27 - Mechanical Masquerade: Dance of the Elder Gods at Little Tree Studios/Bart Webb Studios Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: Mechanical Masquerade When: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Doors: 8pm, $10 Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind The James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Performances by Extraodinary Contraptions and Talloolah Love! Music by Dr Q! Costume Contest with more fabulous Prizes! Vendors from which to purchase fabulous wares! Special surprises for Katherine Lashe's Birthday! Costume Contest Judges include: The Birthday Girl: Katherine Lashe, Our winner of Best in Show in January: Allison Parham, Our token boy who won in January: John Strangeway, and Our costumer judge: Cat Harrison! Sponsored by: Anachrocon, Penny Dreadful Productions, Throne Jewelry, Kyoto Song Designs, PH Factor, and Mercy22Designs! Tickets are $10 Vendors include: Anachrocon Pennny Dreadful Productions, Throne Jewlery Kyoto Song Design Mercy22Designs Venusian Airship Pirate Trading Company Wynar.com Syrens of the South Presents House of Le Roux There is still room available if you are interested in being a Vendor at the Mechanical Masquerade; please email syrensofthesouth (at) gmail (dot) com Classes: Classes in the ABCs & 123s Class Series are $20 each or $60 for a four class pass, a savings of $20. The classes do have a minimum requirement, so please email syrensofthesouth@gmail.comby 5pm the Friday before the class. Mar 7 noon-2pm “Burlesque Movement and Props with Katherine Lashe” Students will be instructed in basic movements and the use of typical burlesque props such as parasols, chairs, canes and fans. Class participation is required, so students attending the class should wear comfortable clothes and high heeled shoes or character shoes. Students are encouraged to bring their own props, some will be available to borrow or purchase at the class. 2pm-4pm “The Business of Burlesque with Katherine Lashe” Katherine Lashe has put together a class for people who want to take their Burlesque and performance career to the next level. She will expound on how to get your name out there and recognized on a larger scale, go over how to get the seats occupied, and how to negotiate your bookings. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional this class is essential. Katherine Lashe, along with her business partner, began Syrens of the South Productions almost three years ago. Its resounding success has been a testament to her past managerial positions and booking finesse garnered through years of experience and trial and error. Mar 14 noon-2pm “Burlesque Bellydancing” with Talloolah Love This class will present an illustration of the classic movements and history of American belly dance and its close ties to burlesque. Talloolah has performed as a belly dancer for eight years. She has learned from instructors from all over the world and incorporates that discipline with many of her current numbers. 2pm-4pm “Burlesque Belly Dancing 102: Costumes, Make-Up and, Fusion, Oh My!” Makeup and costumes vary from style to style in belly dance, and from era to era in burlesque. Join veteran Make-up Artist and Performer Stormy Knight in a journey of infinite combination in infinite diversity of style and technique. Come ready to take notes and wear comfortable dance attire. Mar 21 noon-2pm “Stage Presence with Renea’ Le Roux “ How to enter, exit and how to keep your audience when things go wrong are all important lessons to learn. This is a practical how to be remembered and noted by the audience, the judges, or even your significant other! Renea’ Le Roux holds multiple titles proving she can keep their attention. Students are required to wear performance shoes and comfortable clothing to attend the class and be prepared to participate. 2-4pm “Basic Stage Make-up with Renea'le Roux “ Miss Renea' Le Roux, will be teaching a class on stage makeup. How to accentuate your assests and hide your flaws with the use of your brush! This fabulous lady of primp and image will show you the proper application and lines to present your best face forward for audience, video and camera! Be prepared to take notes, ask questions, and bring in make-up to ask advice about! Mar 28 noon-4pm Undress Rehearsal It's your opportunity to run through your number for the student showcase in front of your peers and some of the teachers from the ABCs & 123s of Burlesque Class Series. You can run through it as many times as you can squeeze in during the time period! | SoS NewsNewsletters about classes, shows, auditions and other important announcements! ArchivesMay 2013 CategoriesAll |
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