Quote for the Week
The dancers interpret, or it might be better to say literally embody, the sounds of the band, answering the instruments. Since everyone is listening to different parts of the music–she … Continue reading
My Burlesque
San Francisco based Performer Belle Phenomene discards the question, “What is Burlesque?” and asks a better question, “What is MY Burlesque?” “What is Burlesque?” This is a question that I … Continue reading
Costume Making with Corinne “Coco” Loperfido
Artist, Muse, Diva and Booty Shaker Extraordinaire Corinne “Coco” Loperfido shares costume making tips and what inspires her. Greetings from New Orleans! We are in the middle of carnival season … Continue reading
Quote for the Week
I have a lot of stamina and I have a lot of resilience. – Hillary Clinton
Stripper Tips: Walk on the Wild Side
The way you walk is very important. It conveys to your audience who you are and is a vital part of the character you are creating on stage. Here is … Continue reading
Benevolent Burlesque: Passion, Support and Girls Girls Girls!
Maybe it’s something about the nature of those that get involved in burlesque, but you don’t have to look far to find them doing something great for charity. Usually involving … Continue reading
Quote for the Week
I’m not going to apologize for offending you. Actually, I think you should thank me. – Courtney Love
Quote for the Week
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for. – Georgia O’Keeffe
2013: The Year of the Booty
And we’re back! Welcome to another year of dropping Booty Shaking Science and general Burlesque Badassery. We’ve got a whole host of new articles coming up from interesting and inspirational … Continue reading