captivate performance styles & FAQs

This series is designed for students who want to learn the art of burlesque and how to incorporate pole into their performance art. Experienced community members who regularly produce and perform burlesque will facilitate classes/workshops. These workshops will offer comprehensive training to support you in building a piece from start to finish.

This series teaches students the fundamentals of lyrical and contemporary dance, enabling them to incorporate these movement patterns safely and effectively into choreography. Instructors with strong dance backgrounds who currently teach this style locally will lead the classes.

This series focuses on the slow burn and fluid movements used in historic pole dance originating in clubs. Current and former club performers will lead workshops, offering popular movement phrases and feedback based on their personal experience.

This series explores the fusion of multiple forms of dance and acrobatics common in pole and floorwork dance performed in platformed heels ("strips", stripper heels, or pleasers), popular in Eastern Europe and beyond. Guest instructors will share their experience in the style, offering combinations and tricks that can be incorporated into choreography.

This is an open area that will be based on student goals. If there is a style that you are interested in incorporating, please reach out and we are happy to do our best to find ways that both you and the rest of your cohort can learn from industry leaders or instructors in a particular style.

No, all students performing in official performance opportunities must be enrolled in Captivate.

Yes! Check out the information about group pieces here.

No, all pieces are collaborative efforts with the production and instructor team.

Yes, but the producer will determine the number of solos/vignettes within one show.

Yes, but we'll create a plan for you to safely prepare and train, which you'll need to follow. You'll need adequate time to train and workshop each piece before it goes on stage. If this aligns with your other commitments, we're happy to support your goal.

Absolutely! We just ask that you credit the team who supported the creation appropriately.

The timeline for solo creation will be determined at the start of the program based on performance opportunity interest. All solos will begin with a concept creation workshop soon after the program starts, and we'll develop a plan for each solo participant.

Not at all! If live audiences aren't your thing, we'd love to support you in creating a video project that showcases your artistry and concept instead.

Yes, but priority sign-up is offered to Captivate members.

Yes! You can participate in a group piece instead.

A: Yes, but it's at the discretion of the producer.

The following are not included in the payment plans:
Special Guest Workshops

• We may occasionally offer discounts or exclusive workshops for Captivate Students, but this isn't guaranteed and depends on the special guest. These workshops are typically more expensive to cover travel expenses.

Costumes & Makeup

• We recommend a high-quality black pole outfit. Most costumes will have a standard all-black base. We'll discuss costumes for group pieces and try to share internally to minimize costs for participants.
• We suggest a simple base makeup look to ensure stage lights don't wash out your facial features. Different stages and lighting may call for bolder eye or lip makeup. We may provide additional supplies if needed for the overall vision.
• If wearing heels, we recommend a sturdy pair of platform heels that fit well and make you feel confident. While we prefer black to create a uniform look in group pieces, we don't require a specific color. A neutral shoe is a good alternative if you don't own black. We won't prevent anyone from performing due to shoe color, and we may offer black shoes to borrow if available and safe for the dancer.

Travel Expenses or Accommodations

• While the opportunity has not presented itself to date, we do hope to be able to provide the opportunity for some Captivate participants to travel and perform if the opportunities arise.
• This is strictly optional, and we cannot provide coverage of travel expenses or accommodations at this time.
  
• However, we are happy to help facilitate as much carpooling and sharing of hotel rooms if that is of interest to participants.