A Femme Fatale knows their worth, knows their power & has the ability to use you to get exactly what they want. Whether you're looking to develop your command & prowess on stage or you just need to be reminded that you're absolutely 'that b****" this workshop will have you feeling ready to rule the world. Join Velma as we learn a slow, sensual, fiery routine with a focus on presence, gaze, breath & gesture that will build your confidence in the art of the 'slow-burn' & teach you how to always leave them wanting more.
Level: Confident Beginner - Advanced
What to Bring
Please wear form fitting clothing you can comfortably move in. Eg: Leggings/shorts/singlet/leotard and have heels you can dance in.
Students are also encouraged to dress up in their fave lingerie or clothing that makes them feel seductive and confident af!
About Your Instructor:
Velma Vouloir is a multi nationally awarded burlesque artist, mentor, muse & emcee. With a background in theatre, dance, circus & historical research, Velma brings a rich tapestry of performance practice to her stage persona as a professional peeler.
Known for her diversity on stage, Velma embodies the energy of old world ecdysiasts & traditional tease one moment before unleashing a hurricane of camp comedy chaos the next.
Twice crowned Miss Burlesque Victoria (2018 & 2023) as well as Mx Burlesque Australia’s “Miss Classic" in 2018. Velma performs regularly throughout Australia & abroad both as a solo artist as well as a cast member of queer drag cabaret YUMMY and as a featured soloist in Shimmery Burlesque. She is also the resident emcee of the Whoop Dee Doo Review. She's a celebrated icon of Melbourne burlesque as well as a sought after performance mentor who teaches regular classes at Maison Burlesque, one of Melbourne's dedicated burlesque hubs.
Velma is also the host and producer of C*ntroversy: The Podcast - a show which celebrates, discusses and explores eroticism through histories of art, sex, media and the prolific figures within it & was awarded 'Australia's Best Sex & Relationships Podcast 2021' by The Australian Podcast Awards.