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3 things I wish I knew when I started my burlesque business
3 things I wish I knew when I started my burlesque business

You can note in the title that I said ‘business’….

Not necessarily about starting performing. But the business side of being a performer. Getting on stage on your own or running your own venture can be an exciting and empowering endeavour - but there are certainly things I wish I had known when I first ventured into this world.

I have been on a constant journey of evolution over the past 15 years or so. So hopefully I have a few insights that might help.

In all honesty there are about a thousand and one things that I would do differently/better/improve on. So let us consider this part one in probably a never-ending series of ‘things I wish I had done differently’

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Writing an Act Description for Your Burlesque Solo
Writing an Act Description for Your Burlesque Solo

When you’re developing a burlesque solo, (especially if for the first time!) you can often just focus on music, choreography and costumes. This is absolutely essential! But I would add that developing an act description or act outline is a great starting point.

Not only is this something you’ll need in the future when you are applying for shows or festivals.

But it will also clarify your concept - saving yourself some uncertainty and helping to lock in your ideas.

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Stripping off the burden of expectations !
Stripping off the burden of expectations !

You wouldn’t wake up and run a 5km race. So don’t expect yourself to be able to dance every step right out of the gate.

I am part way through teaching a new series of burlesque courses, ranging from the traditional classic style through to some pinup and neo burlesque styles.

Every time I get underway and see a new and amazing group of students coming in the door, I am always reminded at how hard people can be on themselves.

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My 'go-to' burlesque poses that are super easy!
My 'go-to' burlesque poses that are super easy!

I definitely get asked about posing the body, and how you can make a dazzling impression.

Firstly, it’s all about the attitude. It doesn’t matter what pose or stance you take - you have to ‘attack’ it with the same level of delusional confidence of a certain presidential candidate.

And of course your burlesque alter ego and style is going to dictate a lot about the way you want to present yourself.

However, I always have some ‘go to’ positions that I share that make me feel pretty confident and comfortable on stage.

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My favourite stretch for burlesque performer tight hips ! (aka seated pigeon pose)
My favourite stretch for burlesque performer tight hips ! (aka seated pigeon pose)

Today, I want to share with you some tips on a great stretch for tight hips. I feel like every burlesque student that comes through the doors struggles with tightness in the hips!

And we all know that feeling of tightness and discomfort in our hips - and especially after a long day of sitting! Or if you are starting your burlesque journey and using some different muscles you can feel a bit tight.

Seated pigeon pose is one of my favourite poses to bring some relief to those tight muscles.

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