Meanjin Brisbane Workshops with Juniper Fox!

About This Event

1PM - 2.30PM | Slow Grind Blues Burlesque; Tention & Tease

Explore the slow, sultry art of burlesque to slow grind blues, where musicality & tease slow down & mood takes over. 

Grounded in the rich lineage of burlesque & infused with soulful, slow-tempo emotion of blues, we will focus on an intentional, “slow burn” approach that is deliberate, controlled & expressive. Prioritising character, storytelling, & presence over speed or tricks.

We’ll explore the foundations of glove peels and tease, building confidence in pacing, tension, and audience connection. Embodiment through tease: stretch moments, find nuance, and develop your unique performance quality. Play with choreography from beginner to more refined creative movements and sequencing. 

What to bring:

• A preferred pair of gloves, Juniper will provide otherwise
• layers if you wish to explo
• Open/Multi Level
• open mind to inprovisation and stillness
• Heels not required but encouraged – no higher than 4 inches (commercial or chorus heels recommended)

2.30PM - 4.00PM | Floorwork; skills, drills & flow

Play with skills, drills, strength, and conditioning! However please note, this is a physically demanding class. A level of fitness is required as well as experience with being on the floor with basical roll variations. Pleaser heels are preferred but not required. KNEE PADS ARE ESSENTIAL.

Explore foundations of floorwork tricks while prioritising injury prevention and safe movement practices. We focus on building the necessary steps to integrate them into your movement safely and effectively.

What You’ll Learn:

• Fundamental floorwork tricks – backward & forward rolls, side & back shoulder stands, knee spins, fish flops, kips
• Floorwork Choreography
• Specific warm-ups to prep your body for physically demanding movement
• Efficient programming to develop strength, stability & fluidity in floorwork
• Stage presence & stylistic choices to elevate your performance

Your Instructor:
Learn from Juniper – a seasoned industry swer, burlesque performer, trained dancer, and clinical myotherapist specialising in dance and acrobatic injury rehab.

A Note on Inclusivity:

Floorwork has its roots in s*x work, and this workshop is facilitated by a worker. Whorephobia will not be tolerated. If this does not align with your values, this is not the workshop for you.