Burlesque as a PsychoSpiritual practice
Learn how to move from Frozen, Invisible + Collapsing
to Embodied, Seen + Sovereign
:: A 3-Hour Online Introductory Workshop ::
So many deeply sensitive, kind, visionary, over-giving women who reach out to me both dearly desire to – and fear somehow they will never be able to – give themselves the permission to simply experience and express their true nature. Ironically, these same women often inspire others – it may even be a main tenet of their profession – to fully embody and express themselves and their gifts.
These women are not new to personal development and spiritual growth. They’ve done the therapy, they’ve attended the yoga classes, they’ve tried meditation, they’ve self-cared up the wazoo. They also are also drawn to creative expression such as dance, improv and costume-like-clothing and glitter, as well as embodied movement-based practices, even it if scares them.
Despite all their efforts, they still have a felt sense of shame at their core. On some level they are always apologizing for simply existing. They are terrified to acknowledge they have needs and feelings that have long been unseen, even by themselves. It feels as though they risk belonging with folks and in ways that matter to them most by being authentically themselves.
And they find themselves at the crossroads that Anais Nin so beautifully articulated last century, “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
It is possible to be SEEN and known as their true radiant essence – their true nature – and still belong.
The path of the Awakening Showgirl is this path: from Alarmed Aloneness, Invisibility and Collapse to Authentic Embodiment, Sovereignty and Belonging.
And it’s not about trying harder; it’s about feeling genuinely safer.
“Going into the workshop I felt almost trepidation. I've never danced.
I'm very shy and socially awkward and I was wondering what I had gotten myself in for. To be honest I considered not turning up. I am so glad I didn't listen to my fears and doubts. Kellita's workshop was sensational! I've never felt so seen and allowed to be truly me. The 3 hours literally flew. The connection, the trust, and the safety Kellita built with our group of women in such a short time period was unbelievable. It's hard to articulate the transformation that occurred, but the space was truly both healing and uplifting. Highly recommend attending for anyone!” - Suzanne Culberg
Trying hard is something these women are too good at, unfortunately.
My greatest joy is to witness Awakening Showgirls step into their authentic presence, radiance, power and sha-ZAM, and truly share themselves – with themselves, others and the world.
What exactly is an Awakening Showgirl?
My definition of an awakening showgirl:
Being seen – truly seen – can feel more than tolerable, it can feel blissful.
But for many women it doesn’t. Particularly if you identify as a highly sensitive woman. If you are reading this, you likely long to be more visible, But it is not something you yet enjoy.
A key question at the heart of my work is this:
"How can it feel good to be me, in a body, with needs + desires, and still belong in ways that matter to me?"
I have experienced first hand, through my performing journey, how too much attention to editing (even by gifted choreographers) creates a barrier to being seen.
I believe that whether it’s in a social situation, a performance setting or even intra-personally (meaning you on you!) it’s most effective to make sure it feels good to YOU, rather than make it “work” for the other person or the audience or even the critic within.
The question becomes, how do you “perform”--in any area of your life--and maintain (or access to begin with, for that matter) your authenticity. Where is the barometer for that? And is it possible to experience that the more authentically you are expressing yourself--in just the ways you are choosing to--the more connection you are setting yourself up to experience with other people with whom you desire connection? I believe it is.
Since 2000, I have traveled all around North America, Europe + Japan (and now even beyond that, via the magic of Zoom!) working with women who value conscious, embodied transformation just like you.
And I've witnessed many blossom right before my eyes when they get it--experientially, not just intellectually--that they can allow themselves to be seen in a way that truly honors them, and brings them into more connection with themselves and others.
This is a workshop about how to shift from numb hiding to juicy alive presence + visibility.
My name is Kellita and I warmly invite you to join me for this introduction to Showgirl Awakening.
“I need to give you feedback that that little workshop with you had a big move and shifted a lot of things for me.
Since then I have been booking lots of clients.
I was stuck professionally. And being seen for 40 seconds opened that channel for me. Thank you!” - Patrizia Nader
What you’ll get from this 3-hour workshop:
You’ll learn the 3 pillars of Showgirl Awakening and how they are key to living a deeply satisfying embodied life
You’ll discover why feeling safer, rather than trying harder, is often the missing ingredient when it comes to creating what you desire
You’ll learn 6 simple movements to ground yourself in any moment and gently exfoliate what’s been masking your radiant essence
You’ll be introduced to the 9 Showgirl Awakening Archetypes (the Vixen, the Muse, the Diva, etc), and even more importantly, will learn how to recognize when each of your Archetypes are Collapsing or Posturing or Alive & Well
The satisfying experience of being seen as your authentic self through an optional (truly!), but oh, so delicious experiential exercise
And you may even leave with a full cup from witnessing 2-3 Awakening Showgirls perform the conscious burlesque acts they have created in the Burlesque from the Inside Out creation program!
"Thank you so much for the rich and juicy workshop!
I appreciated how you articulated multifaceted wisdom about somatics and psychology in ways that were very inviting and accessible. I felt very comfortable and welcomed in the group, and especially felt fully supported in SHINING! I usually hide my self-view on Zoom calls, but not this time. My self-appreciation grew immensely over the course of this one 3-hour workshop. I felt safe to show up and to cultivate my aliveness in front of you and in the space you created" - Amy Lynn Priest
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After selecting your attendance above, you’ll be directed to a payment page.
I'm using a sliding scale pricing model in order to make this workshop as accessible to as many people as possible.
You receive the very same workshop experience at each of the 3 payment levels, whether it’s $150, $100 or $50.
A bonus for attending Being SEEN on your own terms, is an invitation to the next Burlesque from the Inside Out online showcase ... for free!
I’m a performing + teaching artist, embodiment + authenticity facilitator, conscious burlesque mentor, speaker and author.
For over 2 decades, I’ve designed and facilitated workshops and shows that help women revel in their bodies, reveal their radiant essences, and receive what they desire, from San Francisco to New Orleans, Hollywood to Montreal, and Paris to Tokyo and now to all places at once via the magic of Zoom! I’m a 5-time finalist at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, 5-time international burlesque festival headliner and Queen of Carnaval San Francisco 2008.
I integrate into my work, over a decade of practice in transformative modalities, including EFT, NLP, Systemic Constellations and Relational Neuroscience, to name a few. My mission is to support women in unifying body, mind, heart, spirit & soul, and in expressing the power, truth and beauty that is innate to each and every one.