✨ Behind the Sparkle: Students Prepare for their Burlesque Showcase

As we count down to the Miss Kitty’s Meow End of Year Showcase (December 6 & 7 at Moonah Arts Centre), we are buzzing with energy, laughter, and plenty of rhinestones! 💋

I find this time of year extra special — it’s when students take everything they’ve learned in class. But oh my goodness they go that extra level!

What I love seeing is how it all goes from just some steps I have put to music to something that is so much more creative - where everyone develops their own persona for the stage!

How to Rehearse Your Burlesque Act

Here are some great tips for burlesque beginners - or anyone really!- on how to successfully rehearse your burlesque act. Like preparing for an exam, there is a strategy behind practicing. It’s about being mindful and using your time wisely and to maximum effect. Not just booking a studio or putting your music on and hoping for the best.

Burlesque, BlogGrace CherrySeptember 7, 2025burlesque class, rehearsal, practice, burlesque, performing, burlesque performanceComment

Creating a burlesque performance - with dynamic duo, the Queen B's

Enjoy another post in my ongoing series of exceptionally sporadic posts - catching up with performers who are embarking on the Act Development Course.

This week, I caught up with dyanmic duo, the Queen B’s.

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Let's change it to "I haven't learn to do that.... yet"

Let’s change that to - I’m not good at that, yet”. Or to “I just haven’t learnt how to do that….yet”

Burlesque, Blog, Personal developmentGrace CherryMarch 7, 2025blog, Performing, burlesque class, burlesque performanceComment

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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What course should I take? How do I pick the best course?

How do I get started in burlesque? How do I know what course might be right? Read Grace Cherry’s tips on picking the best course for you!

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Your one stop shop for great burlesque music

Did you know that I have a great burlesque playlist curated for you?

Songs of burlesque can be super varied. It’s a raunchy, seductive performance style - but definitely with a rowdy and comedic twist at times.

I love using different songs in my warmups, practice work - right through to performance routines.

Blog, BurlesqueGrace CherryMarch 17, 2022burlesque, music, burlesque class, workshop, tasmaniaComment

Tips and tricks on making tassels

Boobies come in all shapes, sizes. And so does our comfort level about how much of our breast we want covered (or not).

When I started performing I did make a lot of pasties because I was less comfortable revealing my skin. So I started making my own so that I could make quite large ones that covered more surface area.

Equally I know the reverse is true. Some of us only want small ones. Or maybe you just can’t find exactly what you want - or want to save yourself a bit of money and just have a crack at crafting a pair,

Here are some great resources on making your own titty tassels or pasties.

Blog, Burlesque, Personal developmentGrace CherryDecember 26, 2021burlesque, costume, diy, pasties, tassels, titty tassel, making pasties, sky sirens, burlesque class, stripteaseComment