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Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, Mata Hari |
The demimondaines were the darlings of society, or as Wikipedia tells us regarding Venice's cortigiana onesta:
"[They] were usually well-educated and worldly (sometimes even more so than the average upper-class woman), and often held simultaneous careers as performers or artists. They were typically chosen on the basis of their 'breeding'--social and conversational skills, intelligence, common sense, and companionship--as well as their physical attributes. It was usually their wit and personality that set them apart from regular women."Come spend the weekend flirting with decadence as a high society hedonist. Getaway includes theme history, activities, and optional craft or dance instruction, props, performance, refreshments and professional videography.(Price options and discounts listed at the bottom of the page.)
Extras listed in pale italics: additional meals, accommodations, spa treatments, professional makeup &/or hair styling and themed glamour photo shoot, plus video of optional Folies performance.
The Night Before (5-9pm): Buona sera! If you are able to escape your many suitors the evening before, please join us for a Courtesan Cruise, reading the poetry of Veronica Franco while drifting through the canals of Naples on an authentic Venetian Gondola with the Gondola Getaway (5:30sharp-6:30pm) -- followed by a sumptuous supper at La Traviata Act II (7-9pm).
Session Pre-requisite: ability to feel fabulous!... Follies showgirl dance instruction optional. Packing list: Practice & performance apparel, evening out attire & overnight items
Day #1 - Ooh la la! Bonjour, femme fatale. Today we spend the bulk of our day en Paris with a quick jaunt to London. C'est magnifique!
9am-3:30pm for basic session (elective evening activities end around 9pm)
- Le Petit Dejenuer Continental Breakfast (8-9am): For our ladies of the overnight
- Session I (9-11am): l'histoire de les femmes - this morning we will indulge in the scintillating and fascinating accounts of Europe's celebrated courtiers and ladies of leisure. Then it's off to Paris for a behind the curtain look at les Folies Bergere music hall. Includes a mid-session cafe au lait break.
- Le Dejeuner - Lunch Break (11am-12noon): make your own crepe buffet
- Session II (12-2pm): We head across the channel to learn the juicy secrets of England's society sophisticates. Learn the language of the fan and the meaning of flowers. Includes a mid-segment cream tea break.
- Afternoon Options (2-3:30pm): Get crafty creating a pressed flower fan or learn our zero-impact Follies showgirl dance routine for tonight's performance
- Afternoon Respite (3:30-5:30): Spoil yourself with a French Perfume Massage spa treatment, enjoy some relaxing personal time, or get powdered and primped in preparation of your showgirl performance. Professional makeup & hair styling available from 4:30-5:30pm.
- Rue Bergere Reception & Photo Session (5:30-6:30pm): Pose for a Professional Photography Showgirl Shoot or just mingle as you enjoy brie, crackers, and of course, wine
- En Super Folies performance (6:30-7pm): Whether you choose to be in the spotlight or the audience, come enjoy the jubilee with us
- Dinner (7-9pm): For those staying with us through the night we will dine family style on fondue and raclette at Creme de la Crepe
Day #2 - 良好な朝 舞妓 Konichiwa, Maiko. Welcome to the 'flower and willow world' of Kyoto. Today you will learn the art of the Geisha, "traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance" [per Wikipedia]
9am-3:30pm for basic session (optional breakfast served at 8am)
- Breakfast (8-9am): For our overnight Geiko
- Session I (9-11am): History and truth about Geisha. Correcting Western misconceptions Includes a mid-session fruit refreshment break
- Lunch Break (11am-12noon): Bento Box
- Session II (12-2pm): We will enjoy a leisurely stroll as we tour the local Japanese Garden at CSULB. From there we return to the ochiya for a very brief version of the Japanese Chakai Tea Ceremony
- Afternoon Options (2-3:30pm): Japanese Calligraphy &/or Flower Arranging lesson or Kabuki dance instruction for tonight's performance
- Afternoon Respite (3:30-5:30): Spoil yourself with a Japanese Amma Massage spa treatment, enjoy some relaxing personal time & meditation, or get painted and primped in preparation of your Kabuki performance. Professional makeup & wig styling available from 4:30-5:30pm
- Wanton Wonton appetizer reception & Photo Session (5:30-6:30pm): Pose for a Professional Photography Geisha Shoot or just mingle as you enjoy Asian appetizers, fruits and a taste of sake
- Kabuki performance (6:30-7pm): Whether you choose to be in the spotlight or the audience, come celebrate our Geisha and Geiko
- Dinner (7-9pm): Dinner and Geisha Certificate Ceremony at Naples Sushi
The Morning After (9-11am)
- Breakfast in Bed-ish (9-11am): For our overnight sleeping beauties: lounge in bed late, then come to breakfast in your jammies as we take our courtesan world tour full circle, watching Dangerous Beauty and sipping cappuccino
- Bon-Bon Voyage (11am): A sweet send-off to our lovely ladies
Pricing Options:
- $105 - Just for Today - Single day of instruction. We'd be delighted to have you join us for our daily themed lunch - $20 inclusive
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| Le Bar des Folies Bergere, Manet |
- $199.50 - Simply Classy - includes instruction as outlined above for a 2-day session. (total savings $10.50)
- $275.50 - Posh Nosh - includes the above plus onsite meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 appetizer receptions. (total savings $14.50)
- $394.25 - Accommodate Me - includes all of the above plus 1 night onsite accommodation. (total savings $20.75)
- $655.50 - Bells & Whistles - includes all of the above + professional makeup, hair styling, theme photo shoot, performance video dvd. (total savings $33.81)
- Very Pampered Siren - you save 20% off our daily rate. Let our Camp Concierge come up with a deluxe all-inclusive package including every experience listed, custom-created just for you
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