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Being in a tight economy can really take a hit on a budget showgirl or…
As we all know, burlesque is very much a DIY community. Part of what draws…
You know the joke, right? Q: What’s the difference between a burlesque dancer and a…
Full details below… Covering everything from music selection, onstage persona and presence, to dancing in…
Burlesque dancers all fall into ruts. We get booked consistently, put on a good local show,…
There’s so much information out there that it’s impossible to ever reach a point where you’ve read, seen and heard everything there is to know about burlesque. By keeping engaged with your art, you keep your ideas moving, you keep your inspiration fresh and you keep your passion alive. By sharing your research you also help to inspire others to do the same, to keep learning, growing and becoming a better performer.
I’ve been creating burlesque costumes by customising off-the-rack pieces for approximately four years. The hot-fix…
Many performers find that during their burlesque career, they are specifically asked to perform a…
I recently received the following question from a performer based in the Midlands, UK: “How…
The combination of the popularity of burlesque, the financial crisis and the growing popularity of…
Introducing our Burlesque Correspondent, Beatrix von Bourbon, with the first in a series of guides…