Floorwork for Every Body with Pinot Bri

Workshop Description

10:30am-12:00pm Sunday 16 August The Floor Is Yours: Floorwork for Every Body No two bodies move the same, and that's exactly what makes burlesque fabulous. So why is it that when it comes to floorwork, we’re often shown and taught choreography in one uniform way, based on techniques made for standard-sized, able-bodied performers? In this workshop, we'll start by exploring how to adapt common floorwork to suit your unique body, including tricks, different ways to get on and off the floor and how to use angles to fake flexibility. We'll also touch on how you can adapt these movements to match your performance style and gender expression. We’ll then learn a short section of choreography where you’ll be encouraged to put your new skills into action, taking the counts and making them truly your own. This is a supportive, judgement-free space where experimentation is encouraged. Whether you're a plus-size babe, managing injuries or chronic pain, navigating mobility needs, living with a disability and/or simply looking for more sustainable ways to move, you'll leave with a toolkit of modifications, lower-impact techniques, and the confidence to adapt any future routines to suit your body’s unique needs. What to wear: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in, whether that’s comfy leggings and a tee, something skimpy and lacey, or whatever makes you feel gorgeous and YOU. Heels are optional and barefeet/socks are completely fine! Protection is sexy! Please bring knee pads if you have them/want to use them. If you do not have knee pads but would like some extra knee padding, wear long pants. Alternatively, you can cut the foot off knee-high socks and wear them around your knees. What to bring: Water/drink of choice A small towel (we’ll likely get a little sweaty)