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The Big Burlesque Blowout is coming to Christchurch!

Monday, 10 October 2016, 10:15 am
Press Release: Ruby Ruin

Photo by Nylon Riot

New Zealand’s biggest burlesque event of the year is coming up in Christchurch on Labour Weekend! Two nights of shows, two days of various burlesque, dance & acting based workshops featuring a huge lineup of dazzling international burlesque superstars & New Zealand’s top burlesque performers from across the country as well as some of Christchurch's favourites. Step into the feather and frivolity filled world of titillating entertainment!

Check out all our fabulous events below for more information, tickets to all events available from http://rubyruin.com

The Big Burlesque Blowout : Christchurch

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER: NEO & NOIR SHOW

Neo & Noir embraces the weird, the wonderful and the deliciously dark. A show full of innovation, creativity and crazy ideas, neo & noir celebrates artistic freedom with multitudes of modern twists to the art of burlesque. A showcase packed to the brim with creative diversity and talent in dance, costuming and concepts. A night of memorable entertainment, sensual surprises and unusual delights not to be missed.

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SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER: GLITZ & GLAM SHOW

Glitz & Glam celebrates the fabulous glamour and sparkles in the art of classic style burlesque. An evening of entertaining and theatrical striptease shimmering with rhinestones and sequins. A night of breathtaking beauty, dynamic dancing and sensual sirens. The tradition of burlesque is immensely creative and fabulously varied, Glitz & Glam will be a captivating night revealing more than just skin.
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WEEKENDS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Time	SATURDAY		SUNDAY
	Studio 1	Studio 2	Studio 1	Studio 2
9am – 10.30am	Fanciforia Foxglove: Three C’s (Character, Comedy & Conviction)		Lilly Loca: Burlesque Poses, Moves & Grooves	Jasmine Tease: Stage Makeup Masterclass
10.30am – 12pm	Duchess de Berry: Release Your Inner Stripper	Amourous Ava: Panty 101	Ballet School Dropouts: Dance for Debutantes	Ruby Spice: Hair Garden
12pm – 1.30pm	Coney Bow: Go-Go Dancing	Ruby Slippers: The Notorious Bettie Page Workshop	Bonita Danger Doll: Sizzling Chair	Aaralyn of TribalDiva Belly Dance: Exotic Goddess Belly Dance
1.30pm – 3pm	Lila Luxx: Neo Showgirl	Headliner Private Lessons Available	Memphis Mae: She’s All That: Just Do You	Headliner Private Lessons Available
3pm – 4.30pm	Miss Anthropy: Movement & Performance		Miss La Vida: Project YOUR Sexy Beyond The Front Row
4.30pm – 6pm	HuGo Grrrl: HuGo’s Guide to Humping: Male Movement & Makeup		Rachel Rouge: How to be booked & asked back

Bulk Workshop Discounts: 5% off for 5 workshops or more, 15% off for 10 workshops or more.

FREE! Burlesque Teachers Forum & Lunch facilitated by Jasmine Tease / 1.30pm Saturday 22nd Octoberat Space Academy

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SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER: NAKED GIRLS READING

Get ready to get hot and bothered, it’s the final event of The Big Burlesque Blowout – Naked Girls Reading: Erotica Edition!
Naked Girls Reading is an international phenomenon: a scandalous, theatrical event, which has sold out shows from Chicago to Sydney – and it’s finally reached New Zealand shores!

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SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER: AFTER PARTY

Christchurch Pride: Nouveau
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MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER: PERFORMERS RETREAT

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
Carpools leaving at 10am
Performers contact ruby@rubyruin.com to register.

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