By Application Performance Programs
Ensemble
About the Ensemble: This group is intended for emerging performers in our community, who are serious about enhancing their artistry, and want a higher commitment program. Ensemble is a 10 month program, and runs from September - June.
Ensemble members will train weekly to learn group burlesque, and dance acts taught at an intermediate level. They will perform in our showcase events, as well as special themed shows. They should be eager, and excited to cross train in dance, acting, and improv to enhance their performances.
Tuesdays, 730 PM - 930 PM
Session starts September 8th
Located at 202 - 734 Aldebury Street, Esquimalt
Cost: $1750 + GST
Early Bird Pricing: $1700 + GST
Payments can be made in a lump sum or by payment plan.
Payment plans available: $100 nonrefundable deposit + 11 instalments (September - July) $150 per month + GST
Prerequisite: By Application series. Applications will go live on June 26th, and will remain open until July 14th. All applicants will be notified by Tuesday July 21st.
Only successful applicants will be required to register .
What’s included:
2 hours weekly training (34 in studio weeks)
Optional 2 hours weekly open studio time on Sundays
Opportunity to pitch and build solos, or small group pieces. Please note, not all pitched pieces will make it into the final showcase.
Professional show photos
Professional videos
Optional touring opportunity
Discounts on workshops with guest facilitators
Cross training in dance, acting, and improv
Additional performance opportunities, including potential paid and unpaid opportunities, may become available throughout the season.
Show Schedule:
Oct. 16th - 19th
November 27th - 28th
Jan. 23rd
Feb. 6th
June. 18th - 19th
More dates TBA. Dates are subject to change.
Classes are open to individuals who are 19 years of age or older.
Class Cancellation Policy
Progressive / Series Classes
• Cancellations made before August 22nd are eligible for a full refund.
• Cancellations made before August 29th are eligible for a 50% refund.
• No refunds will be issued, for cancellations made after August 29th, Deposits are non-refundable
In extenuating circumstances, cancellations may be considered for a credit toward a future Pandora’s Box Cabaret class series, at the discretion of Pandora’s Box Cabaret.
Studio Accessibility: All classes will take place in our brand new studio on 734 Aldebury, Esquimalt. This studio is located on the 2nd floor, up a set of exterior steps. Sadly, there is no elevator located in the space. There is one single occupancy gender inclusive washroom in the studio.
At Pandora's Box, we are committed to accessibility and will offer a total of three sliding scale work exchange slots for Ensemble and Centre Stage. Please fill out the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/z1CDxaGhEzjuNBCL9
Centre Stage
About the Centre Stage: This group is intended for emerging performers in our community. Focusing on creating a co-hort that learns skills on how to pitch acts, level up their performance, and collaborate with fellow performers.
Centre stage members will learn a group burlesque act, taught at an intermediate level. They will also be given the opportunity to pitch solos, and small group acts to perform in the showcase. They will receive personalised support, feedback and direction on their acts. Successful act applications will be featured in our winter showcase, alongside our large group piece.
Mondays, 730 PM - 930 PM
Session starts September 14th
Winter Showcase: Nov. 28th & 29th
Located at 202 - 734 Aldebury Street, Esquimalt
Cost: $549 + GST
Early Bird Pricing: $499 + GST until Aug. 1st
Payments can be made in a lump sum or by payment plan.
Payment plans available: $100 nonrefundable deposit due before August 1st + 3 instalments of $150 (September - November) + GST
Prerequisite: By Application series. Applications will go live on June 26th, and will remain open until July 14th. All applicants will be notified by Tuesday July 21st.
Only successful applicants will be required to register .
What’s included:
2 hours weekly training
Optional 2 hour weekly open studio time on Sundays
Opportunity to pitch and build solos, or small group pieces. Please note, not all pitched pieces will make it into the final showcase.
Professional show photos
Personalised direction, and support in creating additional pieces
Performance in our Winter Showcase on Nov. 27th - 28th
Cross training in dance, acting, and improv
Classes are open to individuals who are 19 years of age or older. Performance dates are subject to change.
Class Cancellation Policy
Progressive / Series Classes
• Cancellations made before August 22nd are eligible for a full refund.
• Cancellations made before August 29th are eligible for a 50% refund.
• No refunds will be issued, for cancellations made after August 29th, Deposits are non-refundable
In extenuating circumstances, cancellations may be considered for a credit toward a future Pandora’s Box Cabaret class series, at the discretion of Pandora’s Box Cabaret.
Studio Accessibility: All classes will take place in our brand new studio on 734 Aldebury, Esquimalt. This studio is located on the 2nd floor, up a set of exterior steps. Sadly, there is no elevator located in the space. There is one single occupancy gender inclusive washroom in the studio.
At Pandora's Box, we are committed to accessibility and will offer a total of three sliding scale work exchange slots for Ensemble and Centre Stage. Please fill out the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/z1CDxaGhEzjuNBCL9