Ivy Cabaret's Workshop Series​
Limited spaces available
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All adult classes and courses are 18+ and proof of age may be required.
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All Workshops are pro queer, SW, disability, POC and size Spaces.
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Terms and Conditions:​
Full payment must be made before the workshop date.
No refunds available. If you wish to transfer your spot to someone else to attend in your place, you must e-mail/contact Ivy Cabaret.
Ivy Cabaret workshops are an inclusive environment and bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Failure to comply may result in you being removed from a workshop with no refund of payment.
Your workshop host holds the copy right to all routines taught by them and permission will need to be sought if you would like to perform a/part of a routine in any show.
All photos taken at an Ivy Cabaret workshop event must be credited (Photographer, Ivy Cabaret, and Workshop Host) and permission must be sought if you wish to use any photos for promotional use of non Ivy Cabaret shows.
Want to attend both of Ember Rose's workshops?
Book here for just $85.00
Ember Rose
Characterisation 101 cancelled
When: 18th October 2025
Where: King Street Art Centre, Studio 1
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Cost: $50
What to bring/wear: Clothes that you can move and dance in. Water bottle. Pen and Paper. Dance heels optional.
Course description:
Have you ever wanted to work on your facial expressions? Do you find it challenging
knowing where to even begin when it comes to creating a routine? This workshop, run by the
self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Character’ herself Ember Rose, will teach you tips and tricks to
providing the important ‘behind the scenes’ work to get your routines stage ready. Focusing
on intent, thought process, story-telling and acting techniques, this workshop will be sure to
equip you with the necessary tools to bring your burlesque persona to life.
Please note that this workshop will include a theory portion as well as an active component.
It is recommended that participants bring notebooks, paper and pens to write down helpful
information as well as dancewear, water bottles and towels.
Ember Rose
Props and How to Interact With Them
cancelled
When: 18th October 2025
Where: King Street Art Centre, Studio 1
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $50
What to bring/wear: Clothes that you can move and dance in. Water bottle. Pen and Paper. Dance heels optional.
Course description:
The Burlesque artform integrates various costume pieces and props to help enhance a story,
but how can you find different ways to interact with them? Following on from
Characterisation Through Choreography, this workshop aims to
introduce a variety of props and how to utilise them dependant on characterisation.
Participants will work with gloves, hand fans, and more to see how their interaction with
these props can enhance a routine and relationship with the audience.
Please note it is not a requirement that participants attend Characterisation 101 and
Characterisation Through Choreography. Ember will go through the teachings briefly, but it is
recommended if you’re wanting an in-depth understanding of these skills to attend the
previous workshops.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves, jackets, pillows, and any other
strange props they may want to work with.
Want to attend both of Ember Rose's workshops?
Book here for just $85.00
Want to attend both of Camden Champagne's workshops?
Book here for just $70.00
Camden Champagne
Prologues with Polish
When: 15th November 2025
Where: tbc
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: $40
What to bring/wear: Water bottle. Pen and Paper/laptop.
Course description:
Description: If you've ever clenched a little when asked for your "bio" by a producer, or when you've had an introduction by an MC you thought could have been better - this workshop is for you.
Whether you're taking a new creative direction or adding polish to your existing brand - your words need to grow with you.
Make that show application process easier, and producers and MCs love you.
Prologues with Polish is a workshop created by Camden Champagne for performers who want their words to work harder for them.
During this hour of power with Camden and your peers, you can add shine to angles you didn't know you had.
You'll explore:
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Creating a performer 'by-line''
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Creating an introduction for your MC
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What elements to include in your performer biography
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The difference between an act introduction and act description when applying for festivals
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Tips for show applications
Based out of Boorloo, Camden Champagne has been performing and hosting nationally since 2017. She has been working with performers and producers since 2019 to add polish to their persona, merchandise, websites, along with show, festival, and competition applications. She brings over a decade of professional writing experience to her work, offering group, individual, and online workshops for performers and sole traders from a range of backgrounds.
Camden Champagne
A Filthy Showbo's Guide to Costume Care
When: 15th November 2025
Where: tbc
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $40
Course description:
Save the filth for on stage, babe.
Learn how to keep your costumes looking fresh and fabulous, and make post-gig laundry much easier.
Our costumes and props are specialty items, often custom-made or customised and worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Not everything can be thrown in the washing machine.
We insure our precious items, but may not know how to give them the best care. All that is about to change.
Learn how to confront your 'doom pile' and how to care for your shoes, headpieces, wigs, fans, feathers, boas, metal, leather, silk and true vintage pieces.
Get some easy tips for spot cleaning, stain removal and what multi-use materials you can keep in your laundry for your costumes and your everyday clothes.
All attendees will receive a digital resource created by Camden.
Camden Champagne is a filthy showbo, just like you. Camden has been performing and hosting since 2017, with many-a-tale and many-a-doom pile to show for it. When she isn't basking in her local or national limelight, she has nearly 15 years of experience as a fashion reseller. She's learned how to care for beautiful things, and spoken to lots of specialists who know their stuff. This is a workshop designed to be attended once where Camden shares her knowledge of what to do and not do to make your loved pieces last longer.
Want to attend both of Camden Champagne's workshops?
Book here for just $70.00
Mentorships and One on One
mentorships and One on One lessons available.
Please email ivy.cabaret@gmail.com to find out more