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Performance Creation Series with Honey Buxom

Performance Creation Series with Honey Buxom @HoneyBuxom
A 6-Week Performance Creation Series | 90 min per session
“A space where creativity thrives, confidence awakens, and artistry takes center stage.”

Who This Is For:
Performers of all levels and anyone with a passion for stage expression. All genders and identities are welcome!

6 Sessions:
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, June 21st
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, June 28th
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, July 5th
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, July 12th
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, July 19th
3:30pm – 5:00 pm on Sun, July 26th

Performance Creation Series Overview:

WEEK 1: Body Awareness & Performer Identity
Students explore their physical instrument, discover their artistic identity, and begin shaping the story they want to tell.
Focus Areas:
Body Awareness: alignment, breath, intention
Performer Identity: movement journaling, persona exploration
Story Building: emotional themes, narrative seeds
Music Selection: tone, pacing, emotional resonance

WEEK 2: Training Foundations & Choreography Tools
Students level up their physical training, build endurance, and learn the foundations of choreography creation.
Focus Areas:
Endurance Training: stamina, repetition, musical pacing
Foundational Movement: walks, transitions, turns
Choreography Skills: 8‑count structure, phrase building, 5 elements of choreo

WEEK 3: Character Embodiment & Sensual Expression
Students learn to embody character, express sensuality with intention, and bring emotional depth to their movement.
Focus Areas:
Character Development: persona, backstory, movement qualities
Sensual Expression: control, presence, emotional nuance
Embodiment: connecting character to choreography

WEEK 4: Costume, Crafting & Character Integration
Students learn how costume design supports storytelling and begin integrating costume elements into movement.
Focus Areas:
Costume Design: silhouette, color, movement safety
Crafting Skills: embellishment, alterations, prop handling
Character Integration: moving with costume pieces

WEEK 5: Choreography Creation, Stagecraft & Audience Connection
Students build their full piece, learn stage geography, and practice connecting with an audience.
Focus Areas:
Choreography Creation: building a complete performance
Stagecraft: expanded to include:
Understanding stage zones (A/B/C zones, power zones)
Entrances & exits
Sightlines & visibility
How to “read” a stage quickly at a venue
Audience Connection – eye contact, timing, emotional projection

WEEK 6: Strut Your Stuff with Peer Review + Getting Booked 101
Students perform their solo presentation
Feedback: instructor + peer review
Reflection: identifying strengths & next steps
NEW: Getting Booked —
How to approach producers
What to include in a performer pitch
How to price yourself
How to build a booking ready portfolio
NEW: What to Expect at a Show
Call times & tech check
Backstage etiquette
Tipping culture (if applicable)
Working with stage managers
How to adapt to unexpected changes
Safety, consent, and professionalism

Members will automatically receive 20% off at checkout!
***Workshops/events are final sale and non-refundable/non-transferable***