All workshops held at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy

75 East Court Street Cortland NY

Saturday, April 25th, 1 pm-5 pm, $35 *no refunds will be given*

We invite you to discover new ways to:

-Describe your desires

-Negotiate for pleasure

-Advocate for your needs

-Seek and give sensations

Bring your questions and curiousity. Leave empowered to begin confidently exploring the world of k!nk.

Bee-DSM 101 is an introductory workshop for the “vanilla with sprinkles” crowd--you've always been curious about k!nk but didn't know where to begin. This foundational class will cover:

-What is and isn't BD$M/k!nk

-Consent best practices

-K!nk/BD$M roles

-Negotiation for a first scene

After a break, we'll discuss and demonstrate:

-Basic k!nk scene structure, including mid-scene communication and aftercare

-Show and tell with impact and röpe böndágẹ

Important Info!

-Solo and partnered participants are equally welcome.

-This workshop is specifically designed for people with no experience.

-The 4 hour workshop will have 3+ hours of material and a few built-in breaks to give people time to decompress, stretch, and socialize between sections.

-Bring a notebook and pen. Wear comfy clothes for sitting/lounging.

Presented by Knotty Gal and Temptress Ari

Knotty Gal (she/her) is an introverted poly crip and cat loving queer with over five years of experience presenting playful and powerful classes for the k!nk community. KG has presented for Rochester Erötic Arts Festival, K!nk Between the Lines, Let it Reign, Dark Odyssey Fusion and Summer Camp, Fornucopia, and numerous k!nk groups around New York State. As a gleeful sadömasochistic switch, Knotty Gal emphasizes creative outlooks on k!nk. She makes her classes accessible, fun, and participatory while teaching topics like rope, k!nk and chronic pain, and how to best utilize tiny hands in a scene.

Temptress Ari

Temptress Ari (she/her) is a professional queer, sex nerd, and all around chaos enabler, complete with rainbow sparkle. Ari is a top-teaning polyamorous sadömasochistic bisexual switch--in other words, she’s never decided on just one thing, and isn’t about to start now. A kïnkster for more than a decade, and an educator for most of her life, Ari teaches about gender, sexuality, k!nk, and relationships in both vanilla and spicy settings. She harbors a passion for equity, authenticity, and community, and is proud to share her skills and knowledge with other perverts and deviants at events up and down the east coast.

Rope 101 (more information coming soon) 5/9 1:00 - 5:00 $35

Take both workshops for $60

Sunday May 3rd at the Bees Knees Burlesque and Pole Academy
Cortland NY

*no refunds will be given*

Heels Technique for Stage Sunday May 3rd 11:30 - 1:00  

This class is a full body training session structured to actually help you feel stable in your heels — on stage, at a wedding, or just crossing a room?

In this beginner heels technique class, we’ll strengthen your legs, core, and hips so you can walk, pose, and dance in elevated shoes without the wobble. Expect practical drills, confidence-building struts, clean turns, and simple choreography you can use anywhere you want to be seen.

No experience needed. Just bring your heels and your attitude. Pros you are more than welcome because going back to basics is always key to feel your strongest in your stilettos!

Showgirl 101 SUNDAY MAY 3rd 1:30 - 3:00

This class is for performers who want to move beyond the basics and build work that is polished, strategic, and unforgettable. We focus on the mechanics behind a stellar performance — not just the steps. Heels 101 is a great pre-req for this class but is not required.

You’ll work on:

• Elevated heels technique and stage command
   
• The five non-negotiables of an unforgettable performance
   
• Choosing and defining your burlesque character, musicality, and persona development
   
• Strategic choreography and costume conception that support your story and strengths
   
• Stage entrance, spatial awareness, and editing your presence
   
• Improv drills to strengthen organic performance instincts
   
• Business positioning to support your growth as a serious act
   

Expect focused training and practical act-building exercises you can immediately apply to your current or future number.

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