Bay Area Stuff....

[TempestuousFemme]

Just wanted to wave hi to ya toughie!

[AtLast]

This is your opportunity to join COLAGE's Board of Directors during a very exciting time for the organization! In the second year of implementing our new strategic plan and in the midst of celebrating our 20th anniversary, COLAGE is looking for dynamic, passionate and active leaders to join the Board of Directors and work with the organization to take it to the next level of its development and impact.
COLAGE is the only national, youth-driven network that connects people with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent to a community of peers. Growing up knowing that our families are different can make a kid feel confused or conflicted. By connecting with others who share our experience, COLAGE helps us come to the realization that our difference is our strength. With this realization, we become leaders and advocates for the policies that matter most to our families. Based in San Francisco, COLAGE offers an integrated array of local, regional and national programs. With over 10,000 member contacts, a network of chapters across the U.S, and 20 years of expertise in youth empowerment and LGBTQ family matters, COLAGE represents and organizes the millions of people who have one or more LGBTQ parents and families.
The COLAGE Board of Directors is an intergenerational, multi-racial/multi-cultural group of dedicated volunteers that includes youth and adults with LGBTQ parents, LGBTQ parents, and allies from all over the United States. The Board convenes for in-person meetings twice annually in addition to participating in ongoing conference calls and committee meetings. The Board provides crucial guidance and oversight for COLAGE and its programs, performs important fundraising and governance duties, and supports the staff of COLAGE in their ongoing work.

To ensure that all organizational decisions and actions are guided by and reflect COLAGE's diverse membership and constituencies, we are currently seeking people who have one or more of the following backgrounds or identities to apply:
* Do you have one or more transgender parent(s) and/or identify as trans?
* Are you a person of color and active in communities of color?
* Are you from/Do you reside in the Midwest or a rural area of the U.S.? Or from the cities of NYC, DC, or LA?
* Are you male-identified?
* Are you between the ages of 15 and 17?
COLAGE especially seeks dedicated board members with skills and experience in:
* Public relations, marketing, media communications, and e-communications;
* Financial management, investment & oversight or non-profit accounting;
* Fundraising, especially event planning and individual donor program development
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

* Uphold COLAGE's mission, vision, values, and methodology
* Volunteer average of 10-20 hours per month (some months more, some less)
* Attend in-person three-day meetings twice per year. Spring meeting is in SF Bay Area, Fall meeting location rotates. This Fall the meeting will be in Washington D.C. over the weekend of October 10-12, 2010.
* Participate in all-board conference calls every 6 weeks
* Actively participate on at least one board committee, including monthly calls
* Be an ambassador for COLAGE and LGBTQ families, including being publicly 'out' about your family, in your community


TO APPLY:

Please submit completed COLAGE Board Application Form to the COLAGE Board Development Committee (nominations@colage.org).

When your application is received, you will be notified and may be asked to participate in an interview with one of our current Board members or Executive Director.

QUESTIONS?

Email our Board Development Committee at nominations@colage.org or contact
Beth Teper, Executive Director at 415-861-5437, director@colage.org.





http://www.colage.org/2010/07/colage...d_members.html

[AtLast]

Welcome to Country Nights Women's Partner Dancing------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Two-step, Waltz, Swing, Latin, & Line dancing!
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First Friday's -- August 6th, 2010

Lake Merritt Dance Center *a fully disabled accessible venue*
Located at: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland , CA

Instruction by - Adrianne Santillon

7:30-8:15pm Line Dance - Reggae Cowboy!

8:15pm-8:45pm - Basic West Coast Swing Lesson

8:45-11:00pm Non-stop Dancing!

$10 *Includes Lesson & Light Refreshments*

Walk in, dance out!

NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY!

*All ages Welcome
*Excellent Teachers
*Warm and Inviting Atmosphere

Info510) 534-6226
Email: CountryNightsDance@sbcglobal.net
www.CountryNightsDance.com
Join us on Facebook as well!
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Upcoming Events/Classes-

Texas Rose - Second Saturday's www.texasrosedance.com
Latin Dance Party - Forth Saturday's www.emilycolesdance.com
Monday's Dance Classes by Zoe Balfour www.tripthelightfantastic.org
Sunday Ballroom Dance Classes by Dancing with the Queers
www.dancingwiththequeers.com

[Rope]

Butches night out Femmes welcome (cuz we ain't stoopid).

WHEN: Thursday, August 26th, 5-9 p.m.

WHERE: White Horse, 66th St & Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA

WHAT: Casual after work get together for singles and couples, we're playing BINGO to raise money for Meals for Reals that helps feed Butch/Femme folks in our community. ALSO, bring any denomination food gift card from Lucky's, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods.

WHAT ELSE: Easy parking, wheelchair accessible, drink specials, pool tables, big screen TV, smoking lounge, casual hang out. Food across the street at the Smokehouse or order pizza to come in.

See you there,

Rope and T

[Rope]

October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU!

Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE!

WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half)

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY.
Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m.
There is food available on site.

WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in S.F.
www.impalasf.com

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARPOOLING.

THANKS, to Dawn and Amy for finding us this venue for our Tea Dance!

See you there,

Rope and Toughy


ALSO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS OR HELP HOST THE SINGLES MINGLE, EMAIL ME AT: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line VOLUNTEER.

Find us on Facebook- Butch/Femme Socials
www.ButchFemmeSocials.com

[Rope]

If you've not heard our butch brother from up north read, come on out to hear Ivan Coyote at the event below. Rope--


Hammer and Nails in San Francisco
September 16, 2010 - 08:00am
Modern Times Bookstore
888 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
See map: Google Maps
Hammer and Nails brings together Yukon storyteller Ivan Coyote and new Orleans comic Jessica Halem for a north/south butch/femme aural exploration of words and wit.

Cost: $15.00

Jessica Halem is a Fool’s Fool. Called “Brave and Bawdy” by Time Out Chicago and “Righteous and Chipper” by the Times-Picayune, Jessica was raised by hippie Jewish artists from the East Coast which was anything but normal – or easy – in small-town Ohio, but did help to foster this very funny “on-your-face” comic who puts her queer spin on everything from Sudafed to Feminism to Glory Holes.

www.jessicahalem.com

Ivan Coyote was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. An award-winning author of six collections of short stories, one novel, three CD’s, four short films and a renowned performer, Ivan’s first love is live storytelling, and over the last seventeen years she has become an audience favourite at music, poetry, spoken word and writer's festivals from Anchorage to Amsterdam. The Globe and Mail called Ivan "a natural-born storyteller" and Ottawa X Press said "Coyote is to CanLit what k.d. lang is to country music: a beautifully odd fixture."

http://www.ivanecoyote.com/page/6/bio

[Rope]

B/F Socials does wine tasting:


Time September 18 · 1:00pm - 7:00pm

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Location V. Sattui Winery
111 White Lane

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Created By Butch/Femme Socials

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More Info Wine Tasting with B/F Socials

Join us even if you're not into wine for a day in the sun---or be the designated driver.

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends
...
WHERE: Go up and enjoy the wine tasting in the Napa Valley--we'll meet for lunch at V. Sattui Winery, 111 White Lane, St. Helena. Just past Yountville on Highway 29. www.vsattui.com

WHAT: Casual meet up with singles and couples, lunch and wine.

WHEN: Saturday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m.(approximately 1-1/2 hour drive from the bay area)

WHAT ELSE: Look for us in the garden, bring your own chair as the tables often have limited seating, approximate cost at the winery is your lunch and wine tasting is $5.00, CARPOOL it's more fun that way. Kids welcome, easy for wheelchairs.

HOW TO FIND OR OFFER A RIDE: post to the list in your subject line "CARPOOL FOR V SATTUI" and give as much information as you can: your cross streets and city, and whether you're offering a ride or need a ride, approximate time you want to leave the bay area and your email address. Specify if you need some help with gas or can help with gas. POST AT: BUTCHFEMMESOCIALS@YAHOOGROUPS.COM

If you want to do a couple of winery tours before getting to V. Sattui, I recommend leaving no later than 9:30 or 10:00 a.m.

REMEMBER, DESIGNATE A DRIVER, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

[Rope]

October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU!

Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE!

WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half)

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY.
Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m.
There is food available on site.

WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in San Francisco
www.impalasf.com

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December.


See you there,

Rope and T

If you need an inexpensive place to stay, email me via the site and we'll hook ya up.

[Rope]

Shameless plug, my short documentary is included, Two-Spirits: Belonging Rope--

PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, UC Berkeley
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010 - 7:45 pm
ADMISSION:
$5.50-$9.50
Cash or check only
2625 Durant Avenue #2250, Berkeley, CA 94720-2250

SHORT FILMS FROM THE QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT
Website

(QWOCMAP) promotes the creation, exhibition and distribution of new films/videos that address the vital social justice issues that concern queer women of color to build community through art and activism.



Queer Women of Color Media Arts ProjectCON UNA LENGUA QUE NO ES MIA; a woman mourns the loss of language and legacy.

The generations born after 1932 know that TO BE SALVADORIAN IS TO BE HALF-DEAD.

Ascending prayer vibrates with the pitch of earth in RENACIMIENTO DE UNA BRUJA. SAGRADO echoes the balance and harmony found in nature.
Encounters with European Christians change the measure of Two-Spirit ambassadors in TWO EMBRACE.

Spiritual connections in TWO SPIRITS: BELONGING frames the Bay Area urban reservation.

KILLING THE 7th GENERATION strikes a powerful lament against the history of forced sterilization.

TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS VALUES counter the dissonant frequencies of colonization and Prop 8.
Added short; HARVEY MILK DAY by student Gunita Singh.

Special Guests: Filmmakers Carrie House, Margareth Ramos, Zemaya Martinez, Ruth Villasenor, Rope Wolfe, and Melinda Micco, with Madeleine Lim from QWOCMAP.

[Isadora]

[Logicaly]

MissVarda and I are having a little World Series party today, if anyone is interested, just hit me up for the address. We got wings, and mac salad, and snacks! You have to bring your own beer if you want it though, otherwise, we got soda!

[dykeumentary]

Sharon Bridgforth reading at Modern Times bookstore, Friday November 12th.

Fri. Nov 12 7-9pm, Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia St, SF

http://m.facebook.com/event.php?eid=...24#description


The event will feature readings from Omi Osun Joni L Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Maiana Minahal, Rajasvini Bhansali, Shia Shabazz, Bianca Flores, Carole Metellus and krissy Mahan

This event is a book release party for Experiments In A Jazz Aesthetic.

Please join us.

[Rope]

Butch/Femme Socials 10th Annual Winter Ball is ON! Thanks to the generous loans from our community, we have the funds to book the hall, and pay other expenses. Please read all the way to the bottom of this email.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. -Midnight

WHAT: Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball

[Black tie/cocktail dresses optional, don't let clothes be the reason you don't celebrate with us--join us!]

WHERE: Humanist Hall, 411-28th Street between Telegraph and Broadway (enter from Telegraph), Oakland, CA

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. until Midnight, singles mingle 6-7 p.m., dancing 7 p.m. and on.

WHAT ELSE: Easy street parking, parking lot next door but fills up fast, BYOB (there will be some liquor available as part of your ticket purchase).

More what else: Ticket prices $10.00 (how to purchase tickets to follow in another email).



HELP! Yes, it takes a lot of work to put this fun party on! Unfortunately even in these hard economic times there will be NO free entry for volunteering. Sorry!

What's needed:

1) Show up at 5 p.m. for set-up, decorating, etc. (you can change clothes at the Hall).

2) Wood for the outdoor fireplace (can be dropped off earlier that day by arranging with me first). I need approximately 4 boxes from Lucky's or Safeway, so donate what you can.

3) FOOD! We need finger food, can you bring a plate of cold cuts, cheese, crackers, spinach bowl, mini quiches, crock pot yumminess, etc.? You can use the ovens at the Hall to heat things up.

4) Ice! I buy, you go to the store and get it. Again, arrange with me ahead of time and I'll give you the cash. Drop off at 5 p.m. and we'll unload it.

5) Paper goods--plastic cups and hot cups, small plates and bowls.

6) Sodas and bottled water--can you donate a liter of Coke or a 6-pack of bottled water?

Email me at: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line 'donate Winter Ball' for related items above. Check your spam for return emails, sometimes they get stuck. Include your phone number.

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Our charity at this event for donations is Meals for Reals which feeds needy people in the Butch/Femme community. Bring a food gift card of any denomination from Lucky's, Safeway, Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, OR your personal check (NO cash please).

Thanks again to those who loaned us money to pay out deposits to get this event off the ground!

Rope and T

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HOTEL information:

The Inn at Jack London, 233 Broadway at 3rd St. Oakland. 800-633-5973, room rate $119.00

Hilton Garden, 1800 Powell St., Emeryville. 510-658-9300, room rate $91.20

NEARBY restaurants pre-Winter Ball, walking distance to the Humanist Hall:

http://www.zcafeandbar.com/index.html (reservations highly recommended)

[kix4funchick]

Originally Posted by Rope

Butch/Femme Socials 10th Annual Winter Ball is ON! Thanks to the generous loans from our community, we have the funds to book the hall, and pay other expenses. Please read all the way to the bottom of this email.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. -Midnight

WHAT: Butch/Femme Socials Winter Ball

[Black tie/cocktail dresses optional, don't let clothes be the reason you don't celebrate with us--join us!]

WHERE: Humanist Hall, 411-28th Street between Telegraph and Broadway (enter from Telegraph), Oakland, CA

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 22nd 6 p.m. until Midnight, singles mingle 6-7 p.m., dancing 7 p.m. and on.

WHAT ELSE: Easy street parking, parking lot next door but fills up fast, BYOB (there will be some liquor available as part of your ticket purchase).

More what else: Ticket prices $10.00 (how to purchase tickets to follow in another email).



HELP! Yes, it takes a lot of work to put this fun party on! Unfortunately even in these hard economic times there will be NO free entry for volunteering. Sorry!

What's needed:

1) Show up at 5 p.m. for set-up, decorating, etc. (you can change clothes at the Hall).

2) Wood for the outdoor fireplace (can be dropped off earlier that day by arranging with me first). I need approximately 4 boxes from Lucky's or Safeway, so donate what you can.

3) FOOD! We need finger food, can you bring a plate of cold cuts, cheese, crackers, spinach bowl, mini quiches, crock pot yumminess, etc.? You can use the ovens at the Hall to heat things up.

4) Ice! I buy, you go to the store and get it. Again, arrange with me ahead of time and I'll give you the cash. Drop off at 5 p.m. and we'll unload it.

5) Paper goods--plastic cups and hot cups, small plates and bowls.

6) Sodas and bottled water--can you donate a liter of Coke or a 6-pack of bottled water?

Email me at: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line 'donate Winter Ball' for related items above. Check your spam for return emails, sometimes they get stuck. Include your phone number.

************************************************** *************

Our charity at this event for donations is Meals for Reals which feeds needy people in the Butch/Femme community. Bring a food gift card of any denomination from Lucky's, Safeway, Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, OR your personal check (NO cash please).

Thanks again to those who loaned us money to pay out deposits to get this event off the ground!

Rope and T

***********************************

HOTEL information:

The Inn at Jack London, 233 Broadway at 3rd St. Oakland. 800-633-5973, room rate $119.00

Hilton Garden, 1800 Powell St., Emeryville. 510-658-9300, room rate $91.20

NEARBY restaurants pre-Winter Ball, walking distance to the Humanist Hall:

http://www.zcafeandbar.com/index.html (reservations highly recommended)

Since you mentioned that there will be beer, is there an age requirement?

[Rope]

Over 18 years of age

[Rope]

QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR MEDIA ARTS PROJECT

presents



A FREE VIDEO WORKSHOP - Spring 2011

for Queer Youth (18 to 25 yrs) of Color






This workshop is offered to LBTQGNC Youth of Color (18 to 25 yrs):

-- Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual, Same-Gender-Loving,

Two-Spirit, Transgender, or Questioning young

women, Genderqueer or Gender Non-conforming

youth of color (18 to 25 years)

who are

-- African Descent/Black, Asian/South Asian/

South West Asian/North African, Pacific Islander,

Chicana/Latina, Native American & Mixed-race



WORKSHOP

DAY: Mondays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

BEGINS: 24 January, 2011

ENDS: 9 May, 2011

DURATION: 16 weeks



REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5pm, Friday, 7 January, 2011





PLEASE NOTE

- Registration is first-come first-served basis.

- If accepted, you must be able to attend ALL 16 classes.

- Confirmation of your registration will be EMAILED

to you on Wednesday, 12 January, 2011.

- Class size is limited to 10 participants.

- Workshop participants will receive a stipend

at the end of the workshop process upon

completion of video project.

- Our QWOCMAP office is closed until Monday

10 January 2011 for winter break.



You will be notified of your acceptance to this class by

Wednesday, 12 January 2011. As many people wish to

attend our Training Program, it is important that you can

attend all 16 classes. If accepted, you must be available

for a 15-minute phone meeting/interview before the

workshop begins. If your circumstances change between

the time of your registration and the January 7 deadline,

please send us a courtesy email to inform us, so that your

place may be offered to someone who can commit to

attending every class.





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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM



Email to: TRAINING@qwocmap.org



Please fill out this Registration Form COMPLETELY

and provide ALL of the following information for your

application to be considered. All information provided

is confidential and is used for workshop registration

purposes only.



1. Name

2. Age

3. Race/Ethnicity

4. Nationality

5. Gender & Preferred Gender Pronoun

6. Sexual Orientation

7. Full Mailing Address

8. Email Address

9. Day & Evening Phone

10. You will need to have access to a mini-DV

camera throughout the entire duration of the

workshop, starting on Week 2. Do you have

access to such a camera?

11. Access to a Mac computer with Final Cut

Pro is extremely useful throughout the entire

editing process of the workshop. Do you have

access to a Mac computer with this software?

12. Have you attended past QWOCMAP screenings? When?

13. List any previous film/video production experience.

14. Describe a challenging project that you completed,

that required time, dedication and patience.

(e.g. training a dog, remodeling/building something,

planning a wedding/conference/family reunion).

15. IMPORTANT: You must submit an idea for your project.

Describe your idea for the 5-MINUTE video project

that you will be creating through this workshop.

16. What would you like to get out of participating in our

Filmmaker Training Program?

17. Do you have any specific learning or accessibility needs?





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WORKSHOP VENUE

Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center

3925 Noriega Street (by 46th Avenue)

**Outer Sunset District in SF**

San Francisco, CA 94122

Phone: 415.759.3690

Fax: 415.759.0883

www.snbc.org





WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION



Want to create your own film?

Want to rock your skills to create social justice?

Want to develop your leadership as an artist-activist?



Through this intensive, fun and transformative 16-week

Introductory Workshop, you will learn the technical,

artistic and leadership skills to create your own film.

Each participant will create, write, direct and edit a

5-minute video project.



You will develop a story idea, write a script, draw

storyboards, create shot lists, operate cameras and

compose shots, set-up lights & sound, direct actors

and manage crew, edit, and send your film to film

festivals and beyond.



Access to mini-DV cameras starting the 2nd week

and Mac computers throughout the entire duration

of the workshop is extremely helpful though it is

not a requirement.





FILMMAKER TRAINING PROGRAM

We demystify filmmaking through hands-on exercises

and skill development to cover everything from ideas

and screenwriting to cinematography, directing actors

and editing. If there are any additional financial or ability

(learning disabilities, mobility) issues, please let us know.





MISSION

Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project
(QWOCMAP) creates, exhibits and distributes
new films that address the vital social justice
issues that concern our multiple communities.
Our vision nurtures queer women of color
filmmakers as artist-activist leaders to create
systemic change through art, activism and
community building. Since 2003, over 160


films have been created by our QWOCMAP

filmmakers.



415.752.0868

www.qwocmap.org

[kix4funchick]

Originally Posted by Rope

Over 18 years of age

Awesome. Thank you.

[Mike]

Wall Photos
Know anyone who has Kids Age 3-10? The SF LGBT Center has a TON of toys to give away. We are handing... them out like crazy today! So if you have a kid, know a kid, have a neighbor or friend who knows a kid, then come by and pick out a few things for them. We need to give everything away by 6:00 tonight. We have plenty to give!
1800 Market Street San Francisco From 12-6 just ask for TOYS!

[Rope]

All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required. No deposit needed for class, however space is limited, reservations are appreciated and encouraged. To reserve a spot email: redhotsburlesque@gmail.com with S.O.S. in the subject line. All classes are $30, BUT if you pay in advance using Brown Paper Tickets you save $10 per class! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/144043

If you would like to perform at the School of Shimmy Showcase Burlesque 101, 201 and Finshing Touches are mandatory classes. The Winter Showcase will take place on March 18th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.


January 24th 7-9pm Burlesque 101
January 31st 7-9pm Fan Dancing with Delilah
Feb 7th 7-9pm Burlesque 201: Getting an Act Together
Feb 14th 7-9pm: Strip for your Lover
Feb 28th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling
March 7th 7-9pm Finishing Touches: Rehearsal and Workshop
March 14th 7-9pm Hair and Make-up Intensive
March 18th, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase!


Classes are held at Million Fishes Gallery
Located at 2501 Bryant St., San Francisco
Private classes available in various locations around the United States.



Classes are held at Million Fishes Gallery
Located at 2501 Bryant St. Private classes available in various locations around the United States.
Space is limited and reservations are appreciated and encouraged.




January 24th 7-9pm Burlesque 101: In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking.
Burlesque 101 was recently offered as part of Fabulosa Fest more details here: www.fabulosafest.com and at the Yerba Buena Center For The Arts before the screening of "Behind The BurlyQ".

January 31st 7-9pm Fan Dancing with Delilah Whether you are a novice or a professional, Delilah's fan dancing class will benefit you. Beginners will gain confidence and poise, performers will have the opportunity to refine their stage craft. Even if you are not interested in performing, fan dancing provides an incredible and fun workout for your upper arms (and all over)! In this class we will focus on hiding, revealing, tantalizing and teasing the audience. In addition to learning the fundamentals of working with fans, we will also touch on staging, movement, gesture and expression, bringing it all together to encompass all you need to create a glamorous and confident stage presence. Learn to use your face and your body to create different moods, from vampy to campy! Learn how to work the stage to incredible effect! You are welcome to bring your own fans, or anything else that can be used as a substitute. Bring high heel shoes comfortable to dance in and easy to remove (or ballet slippers), and comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.

Feb 7th 7-9pm Burlesque 201: Getting an Act together:Students are encouraged to come with an act or character in mind. We will develop personas and discuss song choice, prop use, costume selection and techniques for coming up with acts. This class will include lecture and group work.

Feb 14th 7-9pm: Strip for your Lover: Both partners are encouraged to come to this class as well as singles or people looking to take home a surprise! Students will learn how to create a sexy character specific to their taste and learn how to make that character move and breathe. With sexy moves and a built up confidence you'll be sure to pop your partner's cork!

Feb 28th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling: How do we do it?! Impress and amaze with the art of tassel twirling. In the first hour we will go over the history of tassel twirling and you will make your very own pair of pasties with tassels. No materials fees. Supplies will be provided, but if you have a pair of scissors and/or a hot glue gun; bring it! The second hour of class will teach you those much desired and sought out moves to get those tatas-a-twirlin'! We will go over several different methods and find which option works best for you. Be prepared to wear pasties on your body. The class is a safe and respectful environment where students should feel free to toss their inhabitions aside.

March 7th 7-9pm Finishing Touches: Rehearsal and Workshop Participants get a chance to go through each of their numbers and address practical questions and concerns with bringing your first act to the famed Red Hots Burlesque (El Rio 2-13-09) stage that very week. Tim Wells is on hand to take your posed or live photo!

March 14th 7-9pm Hair and Make-up Intensive: Learn how to apply fake lashes, accentuate your look, use hair pieces and wigs. We've all heard the saying "It's costs a lot of money to look this cheap!" well it doesn't have to. Join in this class where you're given the best places to find bargains and even learn how to make the most of what you already have!

March 18th, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase! Your chance to sh-sh-shake it on stage!

[Passionaria]

I saw her in a piece by Cheri Moraga, and she is FABULOUS, (and HOT!) So worth seeing.

a Hocicona Series: La Angry Xicana?!

Adelina Anthony. 3 Days !!

Friday January 28, 2011
$15 adv. $20 dr. $35 package deal for all 3 shows online only!!! - 8pm


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An original X-X-Xicana comedic triptych of scandalous proportions! Yes, 1 unapologetic Xicana in 3 solo comedy shows performed back to back. Written and performed by Adelina Anthony. Directed by D'Lo. Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Sunday at 7pm, with a post show discussion.

If you come to all 3 shows... you've just participated in making some theater history... yes, come watch an unprecedented performance event as Adelina performs a different show each night!




La Angry Xicana?!

is a full-length comedy show that features Adelina's trademark salacious, brazen, Spanglish humor and flirts with all kinds of cultural taboos. "La Angry Xicana?!" weaves together critiques on Hollywood, the U.S. corporate media, purported lesbian gang epidemics, The L Word, conservative politics, health issues, religious icons, post-welfare life, and the semi-sacred courtship that happens only among queer womyn of color. As in all of her works, the show commits to positioning lesbian Xicana/Latinas as the ideal viewership and operates from queer/feminist/indigenous perspectives. Using comedy as a weapon of choice, the show examines possible sources of contemporary and historical anger among womyn of color. (Oh, and people, she's really not angry, she's just getting even!)


http://www.lapena.org/event/1655