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ACT DEVELOPMENT
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SUNDAYS | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
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Every class we host dedicates 2 slots per class for scholarship recipients to attend at a reduced rate of 50% off
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Intro to burlesque
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Sundays 5-6 PM | Sundays 6:30-7:30 PM (VIRTUAL) | Mondays 6 - 7 PM | Wednesdays 7-8
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intro to burlesque
OCT 30 - NOV 23
Sundays 5:15 - 6:15 PM
Sundays 6:30 - 7:30 PM (VIRTUAL)
Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Limited Spots Available!
The Reading Room
MAY 25 | 7-9 PM
House of the Lorde
A casual meeting up dedicated to reading and reflecting on the writing of Black feminist writers and thinkers.
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House of the Lorde
Year Anniversary
February 18, 2023 | 6-9 pm
"Hey, Love!"
-Beauty Turner
a fighter
a writer
a mother
a survivor
Beauty Turner
"Lies will lean, tumble and fall, but the truth will continue to stand tall admist the demolition of public housing."
- Beauty Turner
With the advising of a steering committee HOTL will develop and launch an artist fellowship focused on providing resources such a space, mentorship and financial support. Scheduled to be announced summer 2023.
hotl artist fellowship
House of the Lorde
Artist Fellowship
With the advising of a steering committee HOTL will develop and launch an artist fellowship focused on providing resources such a space, mentorship and financial support.
Scheduled to be announced summer 2023.
House of the Lorde is a spiritual HOme Rooted in Black Feminist Practice.
We Believe bringing our full selves liberates everyone in the room.
We Believe in the joy of laughter, luxuriating, and tending to our pleasure.
We Believe in STUDYING the sacred work of Black feminist poets, thinkers, and artists.
We Believe our erotic guides us toward celebrating our truest form, and our differences.
We Believe in unleashing our imaginations to forge new worlds that can hold our freedom.
We Believe everything we need is within us.
We Believe our erotic is a deep source of hidden knowledge.
Nia Witherspoon performing as the Priestess of Twerk. Photo: Michelle Y. Thompson.
new Session begins May 14th
burlesque and drag classes with
New Session Begins May 14th
Our Class Schedule
4 WEEK SESSION | MAY 14 - JUNE 7
INTRO TO BURLESQUE | 12 -1PM
DRAG KING 101 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM
INTRO TO BURLESQUE | 3 - 4 PM
ACT DEVELOPMENT | 4:30 - 6 PM
INTRO TO BURLESQUE (VIRTUAL) | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
burlesque and drag classes with
Sunday
INTRO TO BURLESQUE | 6:30 -7:30 PM
DRAG KING 101 (VIRUTAL) | 7:45 - 845 PM
BURLESQUE 201 (FANS) | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
PUMP IT UP! A HEELS CLASS | 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
Monday
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT WWW.HOUSEOFTHELORDE.COM/CLASSES
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House of the Lorde
Artist Fellowship
Deadline Nov 30, 2023
Artist Fellowship
House of the Lorde
How to apply
Email us at reach.houseofthelorde@gmail.com with the below:
1. A paragraph (250-300 words max) or a link to a 5-min video introducing us to you, your work, and why you're interested in the fellowship.
2. A link to your work samples (website, 5 mins of video, or 3-5 images), along with 2-3 sentences describing the work samples and how they relate to your current artistic practice.
Selected individuals will be invited to a meeting (in-person or on Zoom) with the co-founders. One finalist will be chosen as the 2024 fellow by the end of the 2023 calendar year.
Deadline to submit: Nov 30, 2023
Artist Fellowship
House of the Lorde
About
House of the Lorde is accepting applications from Chicago-based movement/performance artists whose work, beliefs, and ways of living are aligned with the tenets of Black Feminism. Those who identify as Queer, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.