I have been emailed from year dot wanting help on how to get started. So I have collated all the questions I could find and decided a few pointers will …
Business of Burlesque
My Fat Story
When first asked to take part in this documentary, I was approached to teach Katie Hopkins body acceptance via burlesque. The thought of teaching someone burlesque is something I love, …
Promo Images
Promo images are the photographs you send to promoters and clients along with your CV to entice them to book you. Promoters tend to use them on the show posters, …
Let Me Give Some Advice
I have been in this burlesque world for many a year now. Not wishing to date myself I will say I am sure I will be eligible for some sort …
Body Confidence is Not Burlesque
Burlesque seems to go hand in hand with body confidence but I find it doesnt always sits well with me. Exposing oneself in a class is very hard to do, …
So I went to class
This week I did something I guess you could call somewhat naughty. It was not intended to be underhanded but I can see how it can be viewed as such. …
Choreography
The backbone to any routine be that burlesque or not, isn’t actually sequins or costuming. It is your back bone. Well more specifically the movements you make with that skeleton …
Social Media – Who Is You?!
The world is nuts for social media. Even this site is optimized for social media. The buttons at the end of the article is for you to share on your …
Contracts – You Know What You Want When
How many of us book those last minute gigs and the idea of sending a contract before hand just seems too much hassle? Or how many of us actually chase …
Moonlighting in the Limelight
For many years now, i have seen burlesque performers have to hide their burlesque careers away from their employers of their day jobs (‘vanilla’ life) as they worry about the …