Passion & Performance Studio Presents VIBF 2023 Workshop Series

The VIBF proudly presents its 2023 Workshop Series sponsored by Passion & Performance Studio, featuring rare opportunities to learn from our Festival’s headliners and some of the many other world-class performers visiting our city.

Want to attend in-person? Admission is $25 (+service fees) per class or grab one of our limited-supply full day class passes for $125 (+service fees).

The workshops will also be livestreamed! Pick up a livestream pass at the price most accessible to you to watch the full day of classes online during the event. A limited number of financially accessible spots are also available for in person classes (see ticket page).

Pre-register online to guarantee your spot! Workshops will begin and end promptly at times listed. If attending in person, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before start of your class(es) to check in, sign participation waivers, and to avoid interruptions to the Workshops while they are in session.

2023 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Please note: Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond their control, Moscato Sky and Goldi Fox are no longer able to join us this year! Anyone who has already signed up for their classes will be issued a refund.

The Workshop schedule has been modified as of March 17 2023. The updated schedule is as follows:

10:00 AM : Android Allure 'Baby Is It 10's?': Developing Stage Persona Utilizing Elements of Ballroom Culture (60mins)

11:00 AM : Zyra Lee Vanity 'Traplesque 101' (60mins)

12:00 PM : Joy Rider 'Revealing: Burlesque & Identity' (60mins)

1:00 pm : Nox Falls 'Gutter Glamour' (60mins)

2:00 PM : Deeva Rose 'Lap Dance for Fat Babes' (60mins)

3:00 PM: Nudell 'Silk Fan Flow 101' (60mins)

To see the full descriptions of all of our excellent workshops, please check out our website!

ACCESSIBILITY

Passion and Performance Studio is a street-level studio with two gender neutral washrooms including one accessible washroom.

There will be considerations in place for those with sensory sensitivities, such as complimentary earplugs being available at check-in.

In respect for those with asthma, allergies and other chemical and fragrance sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from using scented products before and while attending performances.

This event is also available to stream live from home.

A full access guide for Passion and Performance will be available closer to the event on our Festival Access Guides Page

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Please email education@VIBF.ca if you have any questions about the Workshops, and don't forget to also grab your tickets for the festival's showcase events:

The Glamorama Gala on Friday March 31st, the Showpony Soiree on Saturday April 1st, and our Virtual Vaudeville on Sunday April 2!

We acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We encourage everyone to research whose territory they are occupying via this tool here: https://native-land.ca/