1-16 june 2024

Takeover: Burlesque

15 JUN
11:00
IÐNÓ

Feathers, rhinestones and glamour!

Burlesque is a well established performing art defined by humour, sex appeal, satire and elegance. Iceland is home to a thriving, community-driven burlesque scene. Guests are given a unique opportunity to experience glittering empowerment as burlesque artists take over the Hub with workshops, artist talks and all sorts of events. The takeover ends with a brand new burlesque show where the hottest artists on the scene will charm the socks off everyone.

Schedule:
10:30-11:00 Reception, coffee and sign ups
11:00-12:20 Burlesque 101 with Margréti Erlu Maack

12:50-14:10 Chair tease with Ava Gold

14:25-15:50 Boylesque with Nemesis Van Cartier
14:25-15:50 Burlesque Costume Basics - Fake it till you make it with Ava Gold

16:05-17:20 Burlesque props with Bobbie Michelle
16:05-17:20 Shine at any age with Silver Foxy

17:30-18:20 Artists chat with the teachers of the day. Pick our brains!

21:00 Burlesque Klúbburinn: Wrap up the day with an unforgettable burlesque show

Note there is limited space for the event so please sign up here: https://forms.gle/QWWXXRyg8UL2BHzEA

Free entrance and all adults welcome!

The event takes place in Icelandic and English.

Bobbie Michelle
Margrét Erla Maack
Gógó Starr
Ava Gold
Nemesis Van Cartier
Free

Accessibility

Wheelchair access. The nearest bus stop is Ráðhúsið. Bus stop MR is also close by, as is Hallargarðurinn.

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