Step Into Your Shadow Self—With Lipstick, Lace, and Lightning
Femme Fatale How-To is a lush, 3-hour invitation to explore the darker, bolder, and more enigmatic corners of your femininity—guided by Jeniviva, New York dance artist, socialite, makeup visionary, and stylist. This isn’t costume play. It’s archetypal self-expression: where makeup becomes magic, hair tells a story, and accessories whisper secrets.
Across three iconic personas, Jeniviva gives you everything you need to craft a fully realized fantasy—on a budget, in your own home, using what you already own:
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Victorian Vampire: Haunting elegance with pale skin, smoldering eyes, and vintage choker drama
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Flapper Vamp: Sleek 1920s seduction with finger waves, smoky kohl, and jazz-age mystery
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Gothic Lolita: Whimsical darkness—ruffled layers, doll-like makeup, and ethereal contrast
Each look is built step-by-step, from skin prep to final flourish, with professional-level techniques made accessible—whether you’ve never worn eyeliner or you’re a seasoned performer.
What You’ll Master:
✅ Makeup as Mood-Alchemy
Learn how to sculpt your face with contour, highlight, and strategic color to enhance bone structure, conceal distractions, and embody a character’s energy. Jeniviva teaches you to see your face not as a canvas to fix—but as a landscape to illuminate.
✅ Hair That Transforms
• Victorian: Enhance your natural texture with period-accurate pins, combs, and veils
• Flapper: Master sleek, precise finger waves (with expert demo by NYC stylist Jamie J.)
• Gothic Lolita: Use clip-in falls, extensions, and bows to create fantasy volume without commitment
✅ Styling on a Budget
Jeniviva shows you how to repurpose everyday items—a black blouse becomes a Victorian bodice; fishnet stockings add edge; a thrifted brooch becomes heirloom jewelry. It’s resourceful glamour, rooted in creativity—not consumption.
✅ Confidence Through Character
Trying on these archetypes isn’t about hiding—it’s about discovering hidden facets of yourself. The Femme Fatale isn’t “other.” She’s the part of you that’s mysterious, unapologetic, and magnetically present.
Perfect For:
- Performers building burlesque or theatrical acts
- Artists prepping for photoshoots, festivals, or immersive events
- Anyone craving a creative, confidence-boosting ritual
- Friends planning a “dark glam” girls’ night in—complete with mirrors, makeup swaps, and moody playlists
Because true power doesn’t always sparkle in daylight.
Sometimes, it glistens in the shadows—and waits for you to step into it.
Why learn from World Dance New York?
For over 25 years, we’ve championed women’s solo expression as embodied art, rebellion, and joy. Our programs blend cinematic beauty, master instruction, and deep respect for your individuality. Lifetime access. Zero perfectionism. All magic.
