Course Details
The International Showgirl Course runs once a year and is specifically designed not only to help you create a second/new act or develop an existing one but to give you International Showgirl Status. This is an advanced level course open to Spotlight graduates only.
The Mini course runs for 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks. You will receive expert direction and guidance from the course tutor alongside the support of The Cheek of It! Peer group to create an act that reflects your unique talents an Act you can be truly proud of.
To be taken seriously in the UK or International Burlesque/cabaret scene you will be expected to have a minimum of two acts. So this course, complete with showcase, will have you literally ready to to Take flight!!…
Once we have completed our Classes in London we will fly to Florence for the most sensational trip.
All The Sparkle, Shimmies & Glamour You Can Handle
Fly to Florence
We will arrive in Florence on June 20th to be greeted by our hosts; the talented, warm and hilarious Viola Panik and Mr Punch.
Once we have settled into our accommodation we will dine at Enoteca de’ Macci. “Enoteca” literally means “wine repository” This beautiful restaurant only uses the finest homegrown Italian ingredients and will the perfect and most relaxing start to our trip.
On Friday 21st we will have brunch locally and then head to The Theatre to rehearse for our most enthusiastic Italian Audience. You will be performing alongside The White Circus students who will no doubt show us how to celebrate our success Italian style.
On Saturday 22nd we will don our best pin up outfits and see the sites of Florence.
With our photographer in tow to capture us in our best ‘Post-Show We Love Florence-Glow’. Rony Cadavid is a very talented photographer and you will not only go home with the most stunning momentos but a lovely reminder of your international showgirl status!!!
And just in case you didn’t know…
Art is what characterizes Florence. And there will be plenty of time to soak up the culture. The city centre itself, which is UNESCO heritage, is a living Renaissance museum, so you can have a delicious bite of art and history just by walking around and visiting the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and the Botticelli Venus and sooo much more!
On Sunday 23rd we leave the city for the magical Chianti region of the Tuscan countryside where we will indulge in tasting the local wines all served up with delicious olive oils and bread at Hotel Salvadonica.
On Monday the 24th, we will visit the White Circus School for a workshop with Viola Panik.
Inspired by the powerful feminine archetypes depicted in the art of Florence, Viola teach you beautiful poses and how to not only tell the story of your own character but channel the very Goddesses themselves.
And Finally
For our total viewing pleasure we will finish our trip by attending the famous annual parade of beautiful men!!! Well, actually it’s called Calcio Storico (a combination of football, rugby and wrestling) that takes place annually on Florence’s Feast Day for it’s patron Saint, St John the Baptist. Basically, imagine the film 300 meets Gladiator and you’ve got the picture. The much-celebrated event ends with a huge fireworks display. The perfect ending to a Showgirltastic trip
The International Showgirl
Super Advanced Course
Date & Time
Monday’s 6 – 8pmMay 27th,
June 3rd, 10th, 17thLocation
Academy Mews Studio15 Pratt Mews, London, NW1 0AD
Fly to Florence
June 20th Fly to Florence
June 21st Graduation Show
June 22nd Site seeing and Photoshoot
June 23rd Wine tasting in Tuscan countryside
June 24th Masterclass, Firework Display
June 25th Fly back to the UKShowcasing
June 21st Via Giovan Filippo Mariti,
5 int.9 50127
Florence (FI)
*The Small Print
The price does not include flights, accommodation or meals (accept for the wine tasting and aperitifs served on the day trip to Tuscany). Right now flights are from between £22 and £70 each way flying Easyjet to Pisa where we will get a train to Florence. Once the majority of students have booked onto the course we will decide on our accommodation, (most likely a hostel like Plus Hostel Florence, starting at about £30 per/night, per/person). Please note you can fly out earlier and come back later if you want to make your trip longer and explore Tuscany. On the final day will be attending the Calcio Storrocco Parade which is free. If you want to attend the actual game, tickets can arranged a few weeks before the trip when they become available, the price of the ticket is not included.
Spread the costs!
Here at the Cheek of it! we want you to have an absolutely fabulous time and try to be as flexible as possible. That’s why all our course places can be secured with a deposit and the rest of the fee can be paid anytime up to the first class of your course allowing you to spread the costs. Simply select ‘deposit’ or ‘full payment’ at the next step.
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