Beginner Hoop Tricks
with Ryder Strong
Sunday, May 25th
1:15pm-2:15pm
Admission: $30
Brass Ovaries
6039 N I35 Frontage Rd
Ready to add a little spin to your stage presence? Ryder Strong brings over a decade of flow arts and circus experience to teach you how to seamlessly incorporate hula hoop tricks into your burlesque performances.
You'll learn foundational hoop moves, how to move between on-body and off-body techniques, and explore the difference between horizontal and vertical planes—all while discovering how to size your hoop for success. Whether you're brand new to hooping or looking to level up your act with prop mastery, this class will have you twirling with confidence, coordination, and flow.
Draglesque Basics
with Impulse Purchase
Sunday, June 8th
1:15pm-2:45pm
Admission: $30
Brass Ovaries
6039 N I35 Frontage Rd
Explore how drag, burlesque’s sister artform, can elevate your performance style and bring new depth to your stage presence. This class will cover the history and distinct elements of each art form, exploring what makes drag drag, and what makes burlesque burlesque. Learn how to make impactful creative choices around lip syncing, reveals, costume, and makeup, plus get insider tips on navigating the different performance scenes, show formats, and booking styles.
Impulse Purchase draws on her insight from both worlds to guide students in combining the two artforms in a way that is authentic and purposeful. The class wraps up with a fun and friendly Draglesque lip sync battle, giving everyone a chance to shine.
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48-hour Class Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration and get a full refund when you contact the Academy more than 48 hours before the start of class. When you contact us with less than 48 hours notice, your fee is not refundable. You may however, transfer your spot to a friend or donate your spot.