Burlesque Intensive: SalsaLesque

Service Description

SalsaLesque with Lola leSoleil 6-Week Series | July 6–August 10 Mondays • 7:00–8:30 PM Tuition: $180 Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, August 20 Student Showcase: Sunday, August 30 Come shimmy to a different beat with Lola LeSoleil's SalsaLesque! Inspired by Havana’s iconic Tropicana cabaret and years of performing with her salsa troupe, The SalsaBelles, Lola LeSoleil will guide you on a footwork-fueled journey. Her unique class blends salsa musicality with classic burlesque styling, leaving you feeling confident and energized! Class structure includes the following: ·Intro and warm-up ·Introduce foundational rhythm patterns and salsa steps ·Create movement combinations utilizing learned salsa steps and burlesque inspired accents No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. Footwear Options: Jazz flats, 2-3 inch strapped heels, salsa/character shoes, or feel free to dance barefoot! STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Identify foundational folkloric rhythm patterns and dance styles comprising salsa, i.e. rhumba, son, cha cha 2. Differentiate between and perform modern salsa dance patterns combined with burlesque accents 3. Optional performance opportunity in Atlanta School of Burlesque’s Summer Sizzle Showcase About Us: Atlanta Creative Arts (ACA) is an inclusive creative hub for intentional movement and artistic expression. We provide instruction designed to meet students where they are, help students build technical confidence, find their voice, and take up space. We believe that the arts should be a reflection of the people who create them. ACA serves as a sanctuary for sovereignty and expression, where we dismantle barriers to entry by fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Whether a student is “popping in” for the first time or graduating from The Academy, we provide the mentorship and infrastructure needed to flourish. Atlanta Creative Arts is more than a studio. We are dedicated to nurturing a courageous, connected, and creative community that honors our past while fiercely embracing the future.