Think you know what burlesque is? Think again! We’ll dive in to the history of burlesque as a uniquely American performance art and it’s Neo movement. Our bodies are statements, learn how to tell a story with yours during this act development workshop taught by international headlining performer and local leading Producer Bessie Boutté. Bring something to take notes with and something to move in. This workshop will include movement but is designed to be accessible for all.

Producer, costumer, award winning and headlining international performer by night; accomplished Executive by day she is the epitome of “do both” Founder and Executive Producer of Terre Rouge Burlesque. Taking the Bible Belt by storm she founded and produced Oklahoma City’s only Vintage Live Jazz and Burlesque Review AND Oklahoma’s first Nerdlesque and FETlesque productions, WEIRDlesque. WEIRDlesque has grown to become the largest regular Nerd or Fetish production in the Country including its own annual festival the first week in January. With Terre Rouge Burlesque, Bessie has cultivated a robust local scene by providing space for over 70 unique artists to grow and thrive through 7 regular productions. “The Baddest Bitch in the Bible Belt” Bessie Boutté.

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