Learn Burlesque - Becoming Burlesque begins Sept 18th!

Hey Vancouver, have you gone to a burlesque show and thought to yourself, "I wanna learn burlesque!"? Good news! Becoming Burlesque, Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society's intensive 8 week workshop located in East-Van, are accepting students for their September session.  World renowned burlesque performers Melody Mangler, April O'Peel, and Violet Femme will teach you the ins and outs of the art of burlesque. Each class will focus on different elements of this performance art including: Bump N' Grinds, shimmies, pin-up make-up and hair, costume creating, and much much more!

This one of a kind experience begins Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. For more information, click here or email melody@screamingchicken.net.

Becoming Burlesque: Student Testimonial by Blush Lane

We asked past Becoming Burlesque students what they thought of the experience. Here's Blush Lane, gorgeous mother of two, and her thoughts. :)

"I was a total chicken before taking the Becoming Burlesque class - and not a Screaming Chicken, unless you count running the other way screaming. With a dance background from childhood, I have always loved performing but found there weren'tmany opportunities for amateurs. Then along came Becoming Burlesque. Once I got over my initial fear of getting back on stage, I learned so much from Melody and her crew of amazing talented people. Whether it's costuming, dancing, performing or just trying something new and finding your sexy side, there's something in Burlesque for everyone. And Melody Mangler is the best person to learn it from. So do it! :-) "

Learn More about Becoming Burlesque - Sign up today!  

Becoming Burlesque/Becoming Boylesque

This is your last chance to become part of the spotlight before the summer break!

Becoming Burlesque Cycle 22 begins Wednesday, March 28th and we are still accepting students!

This 8 week transformation teaches you the basics you need to know to become a burlesque performer. This includes a tailor made burlesque costume, a photo-shoot, and a graduation show featuring YOU!

Joining in on the fun is easy! Just click here for more information!

Or come to our Becoming Burlesque Graduation Recital featuring our latest group of girls on March 31st! Tickets available here!

Gentlemen you also have your chance, Screaming Chicken’s comedy queen, April O’Peel has created a class just for you!

Becoming Boylesque is a 4 week workshop giving you the tools to become the next boylesque sensation and your chance in the spotlight at the Taboo Revue on April 28th.

For more information click here or contact April O’Peel at april@screamingchicken.net

Unwrap-up of Becoming Burlesque Cycle 20

Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society was proud to present the grads of Becoming Burlesque. A 2 month workshop where we take the girl next door and make them a whole lot more. This may have been their debut show but they showed us they were no virgins to the stage.

Hosted by our beloved Becoming Burlesque teachers Melody Mangler and April O’Peel who were getting a little turned hot and bothered themselves.

The night begins with wild child Magnolia Wilde who discovers the enjoyment of elegance.

Cherry Bottom is one fierce feline with some stems that goes on forever! Meow!

Classy lady Dee Dee Debauchery couldn’t contain her inner fox.

Jill T Pleasure shares the joys in playing with herself... OK well maybe it’s more like dancing with herself... Well in our world dancing is the same as playing.

Mitzy Boing Boing gave us all a sneaky peak of what goes down in her home once the lights go off. A little dancing in the dark? Yes please :)

Clare Voyeur shows us the cheeky side of house keeping and (pun alert!) she really takes the cake. ;-)

So maybe there was one virgin on stage and holy mother did Miss Doodles ever make us all come to our knees.

After a long night of glamour Ani-Mae Twist slips into something a little more comfortable.

Sweet school girl Reese Kay had a little time to kill waiting for dream boy to call. Lucky for us he had kept her waiting!

Sophistication and Jo Jo Dubois are no strangers, so you better be a big spender to spend some time with her.

Hate to be the groom that Lily Lovepie left in the dust. Lucky for us she choose to take that wedding dress off in front of all of us.

It is a tradition in all our Becoming Burlesque Shows that we showcase a Screaming Chicken’s signature boylesque routine. Gentleman caller Duncan Teabags and darling damsel Evil Bastard tell us a love story and maybe share a little too much detail....

These ladies have worked so hard on dazzling the crowd they had to come back on stage for one final number, choreographed by Screaming Chicken’s fabulous trio Melody Mangler, April O’Peel and Violet Femme.

Congratulations to our grads for a phenomenal show!

A big thank you goes out to Ian West of WeDo Photography who took all the photos featured in this post.

Becoming Burlesque Cycle 21 is still accepting students beginning January 31st. You can get more information about registering here.

For more Screaming Chicken shinanigans come to the Taboo Revue Variety Burlesque Show Christmas Special on Friday, December 9th at the WISE Hall.

Until next time my dears!

Love and Glitter,

Sparkle Plenty

Becoming Burlesque Graduation Recital Cycle 20 - November 25

Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society is proud to present the graduates of Becoming Burlesque: Cycle 20 (holy smokes! 20!!!) Friday, November 25 at the WISE Hall.

After 2 months of intensive training these lovely ladies are going to bare more than their talent to all of you. They have been taught to shimmy, strut and seduce their way on stage and into your hearts. Prepared to be dazzled with over a dozen brand new original solos and a mega-cute group number spectacular featuring the whole class (Thats A LOT of pasties!), Past graduates have gone on to become fixtures in both the local and international burlesque communities. Lets give them a warm welcome!

Introducing:

Cherry Bottom

Miss Doodles

Lily Pie

Jo Jo du Bois

Dee Dee Debauchery

Claire Voyeur

Mitzi Boingboing

Reese Kay

Sapphire Mae

Bella Lune

Ani Mae Twist

Jill T. Pleasure

Viola Virgo

If that wasn't enough to get your gears going, we are also featuring some of our regular Screaming Chicken performers all in the SAME SHOW!! ONE NIGHT ONLY!

MORE DETAILS:

Doors 8pm, Show 9pm

Tickets:

$15+sc in advance

$20 at the Door

Licenced Venue/19+

Seating by general admission (arrive early for the best seats)

All proceeds from the Becoming Burlesque Graduation Recital go to the not-for-profit Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society and are used to support, develop and present Burlesque in Vancouver.

Chickens on TV

We had Novus TV stop by our fair Chicken Coop recently to see for themselves what we do here at Screaming Chicken and what becoming burlesque is all about!

Welcome to Screaming Chicken's New BLOG!

Hello all,

As we get ready to ring in 2011, Screaming Chicken is excited to announce that we've jumped on the Blog bandwagon and are pleased to present to you this lovely bit of cyberspace, with many more exciting posts to come soon.

Check out our Blog PAGES for quick links to important info:

Events & Tickets

About Us

Contact Us

School of Burlesque

To start the year off we've got the Taboo Revue now coming to you every 2nd and 4th Friday!

So that will be Jan 14th and 28th!

We'll have our studio hopping with a new Becoming Burlesque class starting up mid-month, and we're also back with our weekly Burlesque Aerobics and Super Happy Fun Times Jazz Dance classes.

Watch this space!!!!!