Burlesque Special Guest Workshops With Jazida

Learn from Australia's Burlesque Gem, Jazida! Book both workshops and save!

10–11.30am: Silk Fan Veils
12–1:30pm: Belly-lesque

Silk Fan Veils:
Silk fan veils are a hynotic and extavagent prop that can dramatically enhance performances with a whirl of colours! Jazida (who was awarded the title of "Miss Fantastic 2016" for being the best fan dancer in the Miss Burlesque Australia competition and who also holds a series of other awards) is known for her use of silk fan veils and she will share her tips and techniques on using these props with showgirl style! Learn a variety of tips, techniques and exciting combos. We’ll explore single, double, open and closed fan work to help build strength in the core, wrists, arms, back; increase flexibility; and develop musicality. Classes are suitable for complete beginner to those with experience looking to finesse their existing skills.

What to wear:
Clothing that allows you to dance and move freely without too much excess fabric around your arms (best to steer clear of baggy sleeves and very loose tops).

Belly-lesque with Jazida:
In the late 1800s, a troupe called "Little Egypt" came to America and regularly performed at the World Fair in Chicago and this had a big impact on the future of bellydancing in America. These same dancers had an interesting impact on the future of burlesque and saw the birth of hoochie coochie dancing which later evolved into the bump and grind. In this workshop, we'll learn a burlesque style choreography through a bellydance lens and explore defining the difference between belly dance and burlesque.

Jazida has dancing bellydance since 2009, performs at Turkish restaurants round Canberra. Outside of bellydancing, Jazida is a celebrated burlesque performer who has won multiple awards and accolades.

Level:
Open

What to wear:
Fitted but comfortable clothing (through which you can see your hip movements)

Bring:
N/A

About Jazida
Jazida is a Canberra-based entertainer, producer and teacher. 21st Century Burlesque says “I will not forget her any time soon”. Jazida has become recognised as one of Australia’s premiere burlesque performers, having been accepted to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in 2018, selected as a Featured Artist for the Australian Burlesque Festival 2019, chosen as the representative Australian Headliner for the Perth International Burlesque Festival in 2019 and selected as teacher on the Australian Burlesque Cruise 2020!

With a performance style defined by cheekiness, character and creativity and with a specialty for fan dancing, Jazida has won the hearts of the audiences and judges and has won multiple awards including Miss Burlesque ACT 2016, Baby Bombshells as part of the 2016 Australian Burlesque Festival, Burlesque Idol Canberra 2015. She has many other accolades under her belt and two years running has been voted in the top 10 of people who have made the biggest contribution to the Australian Burlesque Scene at The Busties (the Australian Burlesque Industry Awards).