Announcing... BARED ESSENTIALS!

I know we haven't even finished BOYLESK 101 yet, but I just wanted to put the word out to all you gents and boys who've contacted me about future classes about my next "undress to impress" project...

BOYLESK 101: BARED ESSENTIALS!

A one-day ONLY Boylesk workshop created to help you "get your feet wet and your fly unzipped" in the world of Boylesk striptease!

For those of you unfamiliar--but unrelentingly curious--about what exactly this "Boylesk" thing is, allow me to explain...

Boylesk, technically speaking, is the male version of female burlesque striptease. However, unlike conventional go-go dancing or stripping, Boylesk is a performance art drawing on elements of theatre, dance, drag, and exploring "masculinity" onstage in a 3-5 minute long striptease.

In BARED ESSENTIALS, we will work on the basic--and bare--tools necessary to create a Boylesk striptease including center and core work, class striptease exercises and challenges, and even brief but incredibly succinct make-up and costume demos taught by guest professionals. 

Basically, BARED ESSENTIALS is five hours of learning how to be more confident, creative, sexy, and stupid onstage and win and audience's attention and adoration.

Some Frequently (and sometimes Flippantly) Asked Questions...

"Okay, but why should I take a class on taking my clothes off? That seems like a waste of time and money."

Well, truthfully speaking, maybe you shouldn't take my class (especially with that attitude)! But if you really want a reason... I created the BOYLESK 101 workshops in response to a growing number of requests from guys like me (and maybe you) who wanted to get into burlesque but were...

a) Clueless where to begin; especially since Burlesque originated as a female form and continues to be mostly female driven.

b) Frustrated creatively with their work as actors, dancers, and artists and wanting to try a different performance form.

c) Excited and aroused by the idea of using their bodies and brains to create work that is as sexy and provocative as it can be clever and humorous. 

Thus BOYLESK 101 was born. The Bared Essentials class is an opportunity for guys to not only again experiment with a new way of creating performance art, but also see if they want to progress and invest further in the BOYLESK 101 seven week long course. 

"So, do we like, get naked in this class. Is this a sex party?"

Two-part answer: YES, we strip in class (though not fully nude). NO, this is not a sex party, a craigslist hook-up, or a speed dating opportunity. No shame, but only those guys truly interested in Boylesk should contact me. 

"I don't have a six pack and I don't work out; can I still take your class?"

YES! The goal of BARED ESSENTIALS and ANY Boylesk workshop I teach is to inspire you to create interesting, provocative, and entertaining stripteases on your own terms! I'm not looking to create an army of dancing Ken dolls!

"I'm a trans boy. Am I allowed in the class?"

Basically, if you identify as a male and you have a positive attitude, I WANT YOU IN MY CLASS! 

If you've ever been titillated by the idea of Boylesk,

If you need a break from your regular artistic pursuits,

If you've got a penchant for public indecency and a knack for chewing scenery, 

BOYLESK 101: BARED ESSENTIALS is for you!

For more information, questions, and registration, email me--Go-Go Harder--at info@gogoharder.com

What: BOYLESK 101: Bared Essentials!

When: SUNDAY, OCT. 7 Noon-5pm

Where: Triskelion Arts--118 N 11th St (btwn Berry/Wythe Ave), Brooklyn 11211
Conveniently located off the Bedford Stop on the L Train

Cost: $90

Register at: info@gogoharder.com

Help US help YOU take your clothes off!!!

Ladies and gentlemen,

Boys and girls,

And all lovers of "the tease" (and the sleaze)...

In just five days New York City will be drenched in an international, multicultural, glitter-n-balls shower known as the first ever...

NEW YORK BOYLESQUE FESTIVAL!

 With two nights featuring over 30 Boylesque performers including Mr. Exotic World 2010, The Evil Hate Monkey pictured above!
Click here or touch Monkey's banana for tickets and more info!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

On Saturday April 28th, YOU get the chance to learn all about the A-Z of the G-string and be teacher's pet at the one and only...

BOYLESQUE UNIVERSITY!

There's a class for everyone: history, theatre, dance, and general shenanigans! Read below for more info. All classes will be held at "The Living Room" at the Gershwin Hotel--7 East 27th St btwn (5th/Madison Ave)

A Brief History of the first 120 years of Boylesk:1883- 2003

TEACHER: SCOTT EWALT
TIME: NOON-1PM
COST: $10

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Scott Ewalt's epic documentation of Boylesk is represented in this in depth time-line of photographs and film clips dating from the male burlesque pioneers of the Victorian era to the golden age of Boylesk during the sexual revolution in the mid-twentieth century.

Acting Burlesque

TEACHER: TIGGER!
TIME: 1PM-3PM
COST: $20

tigger@tiggertiger.com

Set the stage on fire! Go from talented to TNT! Build a larger-than-life Burlesque Persona with Tigger! and take your shows and your stage identity to the next level. Tigger! is a recognized pioneer of the current burlesque scene but has been an actor all his life, “acting like a stripper” for 20 years. Using his degree in theatre, his experience teaching college acting, and over 30 years on the stage (both Shakespeare & Shimmy), he employs his theatrical training & perspective to break down what makes a burlesque performer stand out from the herd.
Whatever you do in front of any kind of an audience, You are an Actor. Learn techniques and tips to make the most of what you’ve got.

Dance Technique for Burlesque

TEACHER: HOT TODDY
TIME: 3PM-4:30PM
COST: $20

toddmk313@aol.com

Incorporating jazz technique as well as Broadway style movement, students will learn a variety of steps and moves to incorporate into their burlesque choreography. Special focus will be placed on body isolation & traveling movements culminating in a short but sexy routine! Some dance or movement experience is encouraged but not required.


Sunday April 29th 
 Tassel Twirling for Men

Time: 1:00pm
Teacher: Jonny Porkpie and Jo Boobs Weldon
Cost: $20
More info at:  http://schoolofburlesque.com/boytassel.shtml
 

On Sunday, April 29, as part of the New York Boylesque Festival, "Burlesque Mayor of New York City" Jonny Porkpie teams with NY School of Burlesque Headmistress Jo "Boobs" Weldon to get men in the rotation with "Tassel Twirling for Men". The course description reads: "If ...you've got nipples, you can twirl tassels. If you've got a butt, you can twirl assels. And guess what you need to twirl a tasticle? Put your best chest forward and learn this unique skill from a man (and a woman) who have taught tassel twirling on every part of the body in every part of the world. From NYC to LA, Coney Island to Sydney Harbor, everywhere the globe spins, they've brought the twirl. Tassels, assels, and tasticles provided. Why should girls have all the fun?"

BOYLESK UNIVERSITY!

Many of you by now know that in three weeks New York City is going to be bombarded by Boylesk performers from around the world for the first ever New York Boylesque Festival! You can click that dashing, albeit nelly Frenchman below for the official festival website, tickets, and a glimpse at the truly amazing gentlemen who will be storming the stage and stripping it all away.

"Hi my name is Pierre, and I want you to touch me..."

(Think of it as a "cacophony of cock," or perhaps a "smorgasbord of sausage," with a generous sprinkling of glitter of course.)

AND... in addition to what will be two amazing shows, there will also be four fantastic BOYLESK WORKSHOPS! Introducing...

BOYLESQUE UNIVERSITY!

Saturday, April 28th

Taught by Scott Ewalt, Tigger!, Hot Toddy, and Go-Go Harder and brought to you by Daniel Nardicio and Thirsty Girl Productions, we cover practically every inch of Boylesque (think yardsticks.) Read below for classes and info:

A Brief History of the first 120 years of Boylesk:1883- 2003

TEACHER: SCOTT EWALT
TIME: NOON-1PM
COST: $10

Scott Ewalt's epic documentation of Boylesk is represented in this in depth time-line of photographs and film clips dating from the male burlesque pioneers of the Victorian era to the golden age of Boylesk during the sexual revolution in the mid-twentieth century.

Acting Burlesque

TEACHER: TIGGER!
TIME: 1PM-3PM
COST: $20

Set the stage on fire! Go from talented to TNT! Build a larger-than-life Burlesque Persona with Tigger! and take your shows and your stage identity to the next level. Tigger! is a recognized pioneer of the current burlesque scene but has been an actor all his life, “acting like a stripper” for 20 years. Using his degree in theatre, his experience teaching college acting, and over 30 years on the stage (both Shakespeare & Shimmy), he employs his theatrical training & perspective to break down what makes a burlesque performer stand out from the herd.
Whatever you do in front of any kind of an audience, You are an Actor. Learn techniques and tips to make the most of what you’ve got.

Dance Technique for Burlesque

TEACHER: HOT TODDY
TIME: 3PM-4:30PM
COST: $20

Incorporating jazz technique as well as Broadway style movement, students will learn a variety of steps and moves to incorporate into their burlesque choreography. Special focus will be placed on body isolation & traveling movements culminating in a short but sexy routine! Some dance or movement experience is encouraged but not required.

 
The Superman Strip!

TEACHER: GO-GO HARDER
TIME: 4:30PM-6PM
COST: $20

It's a bird!
It's a plane!
It's... a somewhat bedazzled, exotic Boylesk dancer!
Like superheroes? Love taking off your clothes? Perfect, because Harder is dedicated to transform you from the boy-next-door into the sex-bomb boy wonder! We'll examine how to apply Boylesk and striptease basics to everyday clothing--think hipster nerd--and learn the A-Z of the g-string!
Please bring a nerd look composed of clothing from home (think slacks, button down shirt, sweater, glasses, and especially a tie and belt.) Also, bring a pair of boxers or underwear and a g-string or jock strap. We'll create a routine that you can add your own stripper spin to and reveal your Boylesk bombshell!

Check back for class location. For any questions regarding specific classes, email me at info@gogoharder.com and I'll point your pencil in the right direction.

Freshly Sleazed Boylesk!

The Intro to Boylesk Class is officially over half way through as of yesterday! After several cups of Dunkin' Donuts coffee and some quality deli danishes (gluten free pbj for me), the students showed the first drafts of their boylesk stripteases, and let me tell you, its going to be one hell of a showcase! There's going to be a variety of sexy, queer, bizarre pieces including everything from James Bond to Madame X with plenty of leather and a few sequins as well (if I have anything to say about it.) The class and I were even so fortunate to have the headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, Miss Jo Weldon Boobs herself pop in and offer some feed back whilst the boys popped off their clothes.

(What I'm sure is certainly a candid photo, the one and only Miss Jo Boobs!)

So... its with great pleasure to fill you in on the official details of where the clothes will be coming off...

FRESHLY SLEAZED: The Intro to Boylesk Showcase!

(Still, from Pink Narcissus)

Proudly bringing you a brawny, ballzy revue that's 100% man--not from concentrate! Featuring the Intro to Boylesk Class students, these novice strip teasers have been learning the A-Z of the G-string for 7 weeks and now finally show YOU what they’ve learned—and what they’re made of!

Each boy will perform his own class-crafted Boylesk routine, PLUS, special performances by myself, Go-Go Harder, and one of the "alums" from my first class, Mr. Go-Go Gadget pictured below!

 

 (Photo by State of Emergency)

And... raffle prizes by The Pleasure Chest, free donut holes and sticky sweet nibbles and treats, and $5 Bloody Mary's and screwdrivers!

Come hungry because we're serving up a menu that’s heavy on the meat with a piece for every appetite!

Sunday, April 22nd
1pm door/2pm show
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (btwn Bleecker/East Houston St), near the F, V subways
$8

 

To continue to inspire the students (and myself for that matter) I hope you enjoy a few videos by some incredibly fantastic burlesque and boylesk performers. It's my opinion that any number can continue to be improved and watching performers like those below continue to motivate me to do just that. Enjoy! 

 

DIRTY MARTINI

 

EVIL HATE MONKEY

MS. TICKLE