Asteria Nyx was born. Inspired by Greek Goddesses, rock chicks and 80’s big hair - she’s one fearless woman!
Enjoy another post in my ongoing series of exceptionally sporadic posts - catching up with performers who are embarking on the Act Development Course.
Read MoreMaking her burlesque debut, Ms Chevious is bringing to life some iconic 1980s anthems that will make you question who your work colleagues really are. With a smouldering eye and a cheeky smile, Ms Chevious will leave you thinking just how boring last years office Christmas party really was.
Read MoreRead MoreTeddie Heavens is here for the glitter, the grinds, and the goofiness. She’s basically a sparkly clown (but a cute one, not a scary one)
Burlesque performing. It’s not for everyone! When students come up into our studio, sometimes getting onstage is the furthest thing on their mind.
Read MoreHave you ever been to a burlesque show? See them pop up and get a bit curious?
I definitely think there are some misconceptions or ideas about what a show involves and who goes that can be thoroughly debunked. In a totally, unscientific lack of evidence way.
Read MoreI heart the Rockette’s. If I was 10 feet taller, the right proportions and had actual dance ability that’s what I’d want to do with my life!
But seriously, a super professional team they have compiled some of the BEST backstage etiquette rules I’ve seen.
Read MoreThe things I wish I knew when I started performing. I wish I knew a lot of what I know now.
The $5 shows. The shows that 3 people turned up to. The outdoor performances where the wind below me away. They did all teach me some invaluable lessons. I wish I had some of this expertise – but I wouldn’t take back some of those opportunities.
If you don’t want to experience the outback burlesque experiences, please benefit from some of my learnings:
Read MoreAs I write this, I’m in the middle of my act development course – coaching several emerging performers towards a first time on stage (or spending some time trying to dedicate and improve their craft).
These are tips I have given to ever single artist that has taken 1-1 lessons with me. Ideas that I think can help you up your performance a notch or two.
Read MoreI was so thrilled to recently host a fan dancing workshop with some amazing students. It’s one of my favourite styles of burlesque performance and holds a soft spot in my heart. I have included some videos of performers that I think show the art and craft so well and so elegantly - things we can all learn from!
Read MoreSo this isn’t a shady blog post aimed at anyone that has performed to Postmodern Jukebox.
As someone who produces burlesque shows - and that tries to be pretty encouraging to anyone starting their performing journey - one of the biggest frustrations can be a total overwhelming number of acts set to Postmodern Jukebox. So read on for some of the issues I have found, and for some great alternatives.
