Michelle L’Amour

Exotic World - Capturing the Magic: Sam Hernandez (S.H. Photo)
Exotic World – Capturing the Magic: Sam Hernandez (S.H. Photo)

One of the most enjoyable and enduring aspects of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekends,…

Exotic World - Capturing the Magic: Derek Jackson
Exotic World – Capturing the Magic: Derek Jackson

One of the most enjoyable and enduring aspects of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekends,…

Exotic World - Capturing the Magic: Don Spiro
Exotic World – Capturing the Magic: Don Spiro

One of the most enjoyable and enduring aspects of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekends,…

The Return of Tease-O-Rama
The return of Tease-O-Rama

“…I knew that I wasn’t alone, and more than that, I knew that burlesque was…

Ginger Valentine's Dallas Burlesque Festival Diary
Ginger Valentine’s Dallas Burlesque Festival Diary

Smouldering temptress, Ginger Valentine shares her DBF experience, as a producer and a performer… Wednesday,…

The Chicago Starlets
The Chicago Starlets

The Chicago Starlets – Michelle L’amour’s burlesque supergroup; a captivating chorus line of bright, beautiful…

Ruby Joule’s Montreal Burlesque Festival Diary
Ruby Joule’s Montreal Burlesque Festival Diary

Montreal Burlesque Festival: Thursday, Aug 25, 2011 I got off the plane in Montreal and…

Beatrix von Bourbon: Doing Your Research (Part Two)
BVB: Doing Your Research (Part Two)

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.

ONLINE PREMIERE: Michelle L’amour – ‘Shower with Affection’
ONLINE PREMIERE: Michelle L’amour – ‘Shower with Affection’

On her birthday, Michelle L’amour has allowed us to present to you her new act, “Shower With Affection”. We hope you enjoy this little ‘online premiere’, and we are sure you will all join us in wishing Michelle a very happy birthday – feel free to leave birthday messages in the comments section below…

Sydni Deveraux: Get Thee to a Mentor!
Sydni Deveraux: Get Thee to a Mentor!

“Find that person who will tell you what your strengths and weaknesses are. Who will give you feedback. Who will tell you that there’s spinach in your teeth and that your g-string is ill fitting. That you might not want to bend over that way … it’s hard. And you don’t always want to know. And yes – you might cry.”

BVB: How to Make a Fan Dance Your Own…

Many performers find that during their burlesque career, they are specifically asked to perform a…