FAN FATALE with JEWELISSA
All workshops held at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy
75 East Court Street Cortland NY
Saturday March 14th 2:30 - 4:00 pm $30 *no refunds will be given*
Fan Fatale: Bees Knees Edition with Jewelissa
Ready to give your fan veil flow a little extra flair?
In this 90-minute class, we’ll craft fan-tastic combos that fuse fan veil flow with burlesque dance, adding sensuality and playful accents to your movements. This class is perfect for those with fan veil or flow arts experience looking to deepen their connection to the dance behind the fans.
We'll start by refreshing foundational fan veil technique before building juicy combos that combine traveling steps, body framing, and fluid transitions. Along the way, you'll pick up tips on musicality and stage presence to help your fans become an extension of your expression.
By the end of class, you'll leave with a handful of signature combos and a choreography that not only flow but tease, ready to weave into your own routines and flow.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing you can move in. Heels are optional—but a little heel never hurts!
Level: Beginner/Intermediate..
NITTY GRITTY DIRTY DEETZ with SIZZLIN LIZ
All workshops held at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy
75 East Court Street Cortland NY
Saturday March 28th 2:30 - 4:00 pm $35 *no refunds will be given*
Hour 1- Liz Bizz: Mastering the Technical Stuff
In this class we will:
*Learn how to properly write a bio and tagline
*Drafting a neutral, streamlined, informative email to send to prospective bookers including all the important details without getting lost in the sauce.
*Drafting an email that contains all of the pertinent information about you, e.g. payment info, pronouns etc. to be sent to production AFTER you’ve been officially booked.
*Drafting a tech email including all pertinent info for your routine(s) and ensuring audio and photo files are the correct format.
*How to and where to download tracks, edit them, convert them to the correct format etc.
*Length of song(s). How long is too long? How long is too short? What types of songs mix and go well together?
*Promotional material- where and how to get it and what styles/formats are best for promo/most useful.
*Organizing your performance calendar.
*And of course TIMING- getting your tech and promo stuff to the right people ON TIME.
PLUS Q and A portion and list of resources.
AND!!!!!!
Hour 2- What’s in my Kitty?
In this class we will explore:
-An intimate look into my makeup, toiletries and travel kit including all the stuff I bring with me on the road and why.
-What to have in your kit in case of an emergency wardrobe malfunction, sickness or injury etc.
-How I organize my costume wardrobe at home and on the road.
-How I make the most of what I have on a budget.
-Important pieces to invest in that performers will get the most mileage out of for the price.
-Unnecessaries and redundancies- stuff to avoid bringing or leave at home.
Plus Q and A portion and list of resources.
A complimentary mimosa will be provided (N/A options also available)
Bee-DSM 101 with Knotty Gal & Temptress Ari
All workshops held at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy
75 East Court Street Cortland NY
Saturday, April 25th, 1 pm-5 pm, $35 *no refunds will be given*
We invite you to discover new ways to:
-Describe your desires
-Negotiate for pleasure
-Advocate for your needs
-Seek and give sensations
Bring your questions and curiousity. Leave empowered to begin confidently exploring the world of k!nk.
Bee-DSM 101 is an introductory workshop for the "vanilla with sprinkles" crowd--you've always been curious about k!nk but didn't know where to begin. This foundational class will cover:
-What is and isn't BD$M/k!nk
-Consent best practices
-K!nk/BD$M roles
-Negotiation for a first scene
After a break, we'll discuss and demonstrate:
-Basic k!nk scene structure, including mid-scene communication and aftercare
-Show and tell with impact and röpe böndágẹ
Important Info!
-Solo and partnered participants are equally welcome.
-This workshop is specifically designed for people with no experience.
-The 4 hour workshop will have 3+ hours of material and a few built-in breaks to give people time to decompress, stretch, and socialize between sections.
-Bring a notebook and pen. Wear comfy clothes for sitting/lounging.
Presented by Knotty Gal and Temptress Ari
Knotty Gal (she/her) is an introverted poly crip and cat loving queer with over five years of experience presenting playful and powerful classes for the k!nk community. KG has presented for Rochester Erötic Arts Festival, K!nk Between the Lines, Let it Reign, Dark Odyssey Fusion and Summer Camp, Fornucopia, and numerous k!nk groups around New York State. As a gleeful sadömasochistic switch, Knotty Gal emphasizes creative outlooks on k!nk. She makes her classes accessible, fun, and participatory while teaching topics like rope, k!nk and chronic pain, and how to best utilize tiny hands in a scene.
Temptress Ari
Temptress Ari (she/her) is a professional queer, sex nerd, and all around chaos enabler, complete with rainbow sparkle. Ari is a top-teaning polyamorous sadömasochistic bisexual switch--in other words, she’s never decided on just one thing, and isn’t about to start now. A kïnkster for more than a decade, and an educator for most of her life, Ari teaches about gender, sexuality, k!nk, and relationships in both vanilla and spicy settings. She harbors a passion for equity, authenticity, and community, and is proud to share her skills and knowledge with other perverts and deviants at events up and down the east coast.
Rope 101 (more information coming soon) 5/9 1:00 - 5:00 $35
Take both workshops for $60
WORKSHOPS with AQUARIUS MOON
Sunday May 3rd at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy
Cortland NY
*no refunds will be given*
Heels Technique for Stage Sunday May 3rd 11:30 - 1:00
This class is a full body training session structured to actually help you feel stable in your heels — on stage, at a wedding, or just crossing a room?
In this beginner heels technique class, we’ll strengthen your legs, core, and hips so you can walk, pose, and dance in elevated shoes without the wobble. Expect practical drills, confidence-building struts, clean turns, and simple choreography you can use anywhere you want to be seen.
No experience needed. Just bring your heels and your attitude. Pros you are more than welcome because going back to basics is always key to feel your strongest in your stilettos!
Showgirl 101 SUNDAY MAY 3rd 1:30 - 3:00
This class is for performers who want to move beyond the basics and build work that is polished, strategic, and unforgettable. We focus on the mechanics behind a stellar performance — not just the steps. Heels 101 is a great pre-req for this class but is not required.
You’ll work on:
- Elevated heels technique and stage command
- The five non-negotiables of an unforgettable performance
- Choosing and defining your burlesque character, musicality, and persona development
- Strategic choreography and costume conception that support your story and strengths
- Stage entrance, spatial awareness, and editing your presence
- Improv drills to strengthen organic performance instincts
- Business positioning to support your growth as a serious act
Expect focused training and practical act-building exercises you can immediately apply to your current or future number.