NEWPORT THEATER
CAMP!
BURLESQUE! BELLYDANCING! CLOWNING! ...AND MORE!
Newport Theater Camp introduces you to an exciting world of fringe art forms in a safe, low-pressure environment and give you a chance to perform onstage! We offer a variety of 8-week sessions in the heart of Lakeview from professional artists who you know and love - including burlesque, bellydance, clowning, sensuality and fitness. Whether you’re getting your groove back or adding some drama for the first time, you can do it with creativity, self-expression, and confidence! Classes are open to all humans of all identities!
Questions: Write to NewportTheaterCamp@gmail.com
SUMMER/FALL class registration will go Live by June 1!
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Saturdays
Burlesque Level 3
INSTRuctor: thorne
(They/Them)
Saturdays 10:30am-12Pm
July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Bonus Week Sept 12
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
TBD
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Art of the Absurd 2:
Fetish, kink, and violence as performance art
INSTRuctor: harley go'lightly
(they/she)
Saturdays 12:30-2pm
July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Bonus Week Sept 12
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Note: Art of the Absurd 1 is *not* a prerequisite for this class but is strongly encouraged.
Art of the Absurd 2 acts as a deep dive into the terrain where performance art intersects with kink, fetish, and violence; not as shock for shock’s sake, but as deliberate, meaning-making performance practice. This class explores how artists use the body as a site of tension, ritual, endurance, and rebellion while looking cultural taboo in the face and reclaiming a sense of “self” with acts that unsettle, provoke, and transform. We’ll draw from historical and contemporary movements including the Viennese Actionists, body art of the 1960s and 70s, queer nightlife and fetish performance, and endurance-based works by artists like Marina Abramović, Ron Athey, and Carolee Schneemann and create pieces that engage with performance as a site of risk, control, intimacy, and catharsis. Through a combination of discussion, and studio practice we’ll work together to develop performance pieces that engage with these themes in ways that are intentional, embodied, and ethically grounded. Emphasis will be placed on consent-forward practices, personal boundaries, and trauma-informed creation; this is not about reenacting harm, but understanding how we, as artists, transform it. Please note: This course engages directly with themes of sexuality, kink, bodily harm, and violence in an artistic context. Participation is always optional, and students are encouraged to work within their own comfort and consent boundaries at all times. Art of the Absurd 2 WILL NOT culminate in a Camp Cabaret performance but WILL include a “final” in which artists present their original works to a group of peers and invited guests.
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Sundays
Clowning fundamentals
INSTRuctor: TBD
(TBD/TBD)
Sundays 10am-Noon
July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bonus Week Sept 13
Showcase TBD
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Clowning can be described as exploring the human experience through personal connection, physical comedy, and failure but it is also A LOT more than that. It can be childlike wonder, unadulterated joy, and even deep sadness. If you would like to discover who your clown is and how they traverse this wild world, then this class is for you.
Through physical theater exercises, group exploration, and a whole lot of play, this 8-week course will challenge you to be vulnerable and push you to embrace failure all while being truthful along the way. This class is geared towards folks who have never experienced clowning before and would like to learn the basics of the form and discover who their clown is. We hope to create an inclusive and welcoming space that is open to anyone and everyone who is interested. Come play with us!
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Burlesque Level 2:
"Sensualesque"
Instructor: Mochamocha 2.0
(She/Her)
sundays 12:30-2pm
July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bonus Week Sept 13
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session
Welcome to Sensualesque - the sensual components of tease in burlesque. In this class performers will learn how to gain and maintain the attention of their audience by using tease. The tease is how we communicate and connect - Using clothes as props, creating variations of movements and lines while taking our time to get what we want.
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mondays
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The Art of Revision
Instructor: catty wompass
(She/Her)
mondays 6:15-7:45pm
July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Bonus Week Sept 14
Showcase, TBD
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
The Art of Revision: It’s a frustrating feeling: you know that your acts have room to grow, but you have no idea where to start to improve them. In this 6-week series, you will learn how to analyze your own acts, identify their strengths and growth points, and apply a range of unique strategies to take your performances to the next level. Together, we will track the evolution of some of the best acts in burlesque and break down different ways the artist refined it over time. We will also look at developing acts from newer performers and brainstorm different approaches they could take to revise it. I will lead you through a number of thought experiments and creative exercises that you can apply to any act that you wish to improve, no matter where you are in your burlesque career. By the end of the series, you will have leveled up several acts and developed a sense of how to conduct effective internal feedback sessions, always balancing honest critique with actionable next steps and self-compassion.
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Burlesque Level 2
INSTRuctor: Eva La Feva
(She/Her)
Mondays 6:15-7:45pm
July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Bonus Week Sept 14
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Take your bump, grind, shimmy, and shake to the next level in this fun, inclusive, community-oriented class open to people of all genders and experience levels! Together, we will analyze the structure of striptease, deepen our understanding of our burlesque personas, and start thinking about the relationship between character, costume, and choreography. As we work on our group choreography, we’ll also learn how to dominate the stage, develop a personal movement style, and connect with the audience, all culminating in a group performance at Camp Cabaret!
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Chair Flow class
Instructor: Karma Carnelian
(they/he)
Mondays 8:00-9:30pm
July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Bonus Week Sept 14
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Learn the art of making this ordinary object showcase YOU as the performer in Karma's chair flow class! Together, we’ll build and perform a group choreo focusing on transitions, levels, pacing and presence, giving you solid chair foundations and skills for your burlesque toolkit. We’ll also play with more dynamic floor movements and chair balances. Bring your knee pads and take a seat!
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BurlesquE Level 1
Instructor: Bazuka Joe
(he/him)
Mondays 8:00-9:30pm
July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Bonus Week Sept 14
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
It's back to the basics with this classic burlesque class! Whether you are brand new, or a returning student, you will love this fun, fast paced, mixed levels burlesque course based on the burlesque classics. Students will learn stretches, warm-ups, and dance drills all based in the retro-romantic burlesque bump and grind style! No prior dance experience needed. Choreography will be tailored to fit newbies and advanced performers alike.
Note: Music/Content for this session will lean toward classic 1940s burlesque.
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tuesdays
Burlesque level 1
INSTRuctor: lady ginger
(She/Her)
tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm
July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8
Bonus Week Sept 15
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Take your cabaret act from meh to marvelous in Clean Up Your Act! In this product-oriented class, you’ll workshop a solo cabaret act-in-progress with award-winning theatre artist Jamie Olah. All levels of experience and acts in any stage of development are welcome. Over 8 weeks, you’ll share your act-in-progress, receive expert feedback, revise your material, and complete the class with a polished solo act to share with the world. The class will conclude with an exclusive, ticketed cabaret showcase. If you’re a performer interested in taking your artistry to the next level while growing in community with others, this is the class for you.
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intro to flow arts
Instructor: dusty bahls
(he/him)
tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm
July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8
Bonus Week Sept 15
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Sets of poi will be available for class use but students will be encouraged to provide or create their own practice poi should they pursue the art form further. Introduction to Flow Arts is a course focusing on the intersection of a variety of movement-based disciplines including dance, juggling, fire-spinning, and object manipulation. While in this introductory course, fire will not be a part of it but if interest calls for it, a class will be offered in the summer as an Introduction to Fire Dancing (held at night in an outdoor location). Intro to Flow Arts will primarily focus on the use of poi (a set of weights on a tether that can be swung around the body). Students will work on individual projects both in and out of class that will be reviewed in class critiques. They will be expected to participate in discussions, find materials and build their work, and perform for the class. If students can not afford materials, they can speak with or email me in private and we will find a solution. This class will focus a lot on movement and object manipulation. Students will be encouraged to wear comfortable, movement friendly clothing and tennis/gym shoes.
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wednesdays
Fusion Bellydance
INSTRuctor: dawn xiana moon
(She/Her)
Level 1
Wednesdays 6:15-7:45pm
Level 2
Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm
July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 9, Bonus Week Sept 16
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Learn the secrets of shimmies and slink! Choose to have bones only when you want them. Join Raks Geek founder Dawn Xiana Moon for an exploration of a modern, fusion dance style that combines elements from hip hop, flamenco, jazz, classical Indian dance, ballet, and more with a foundation of movements from the Middle East. All genders and bodies encouraged.
LEVEL 1: No dance experience necessary. This class is ideal for complete beginners through the first year of training - we encourage you to stay in this level for multiple sessions as we'll continually work on new movements and combinations.
LEVEL 2: Open to intermediate dancers with at least a year of bellydance training (any style). Dancers in Level 2 may also register for Level 1 concurrently if extra practice is desired.
Burlesque Level 2
Instructor: lady ve'lush
(she/her)
Wednesdays 6:15-7:45pm
July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 9, Bonus Week Sept 16
Showcase, Sunday Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session plus showcase.
Turn up the tease and level up your confidence in this high-energy intermediate burlesque class! You’ll build on foundational technique with playful choreography, musicality, and expressive flair—while embracing your own bold style. Expect laughter, sweat, and lots of strut-worthy moments as you refine transitions, polish details, and bring the attitude. Come ready to move, sparkle, and own the room!
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Thursdays
stretch & flex
INSTRuctor: hora babylon
(She/Her)
thursdays 6:15-7:45pm
July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 10 Bonus Week Sept 17
There is no showcase culmination for this class.
$160 for an 8-week session
Splits! Backbends! Putting your foot behind your head! This class aims to improve overall flexibility, strength, and knowledge of stretching technique. Rather than sitting in splits till our legs go numb, we will focus on active flexibility and proper muscle activation. This class is also beginner friendly! I will provide necessary materials such as yoga blocks, stretch bands, and mats.
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Burlesque level 2
INSTRuctor: tila von twirl
(they/them)
thursdays 8:00-9:30pm
July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 10 Bonus Week Sept 17
Student Showcase - Sept 20
$160 for an 8-week session
Turn up the tease and level up your confidence in this high-energy intermediate burlesque class! You’ll build on foundational technique with playful choreography, musicality, and expressive flair—while embracing your own bold style. Expect laughter, sweat, and lots of strut-worthy moments as you refine transitions, polish details, and bring the attitude. Come ready to move, sparkle, and own the room!
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Work/Trade Positions and Scholarships
Work/Trade positions will not be available for the Summer/Fall Session. Check back for our Fall/Winter Session.
This session we are offering 6 work/trade scholarships for artists like YOU who want to continue learning and be involved but financial circumstances might not allow it.
In essence, we offer one completely complimentary 8-week class session in exchange for assistance cleaning, opening/closing the space, working box office, and generally just helping our theater run smoothly. Scholarships are open to BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ artists.
