International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day that marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. This week I’ve been reflecting on what this day means to me, and how I think burlesque can be so critical in challenging and changing stereotypes and biases for women.
Read MoreAnyone that knows me, knows that I deeply love a feather fan dance. It was the first solo I performed and still the most used act in my wheelhouse today.
Most showgirls will have one of some description in their back pocket.
After 15 years in the biz, here are some of the most valuable tips I’ve picked up - from practicing to travelling to storing your fans.
Read MoreTalking all things burlesque and Miss Burlesque Tasmania with 2019 finalist, Groovy Lushious.
This is part one in a five part blog series with the 2019 Tasmanian finalists where they will share their views on burlesque, the competition and how their preparations are going.
Read More“….By doing this really basic exercise you are not only working towards a process of self-affirming, but if you do a physical diary you will end up with pages of good shit that you have done. You can then look back on all the things you (yes YOU!) are proud of, which can be super positive when you have those moments of self doubt.”
Read MoreMy biggest piece of advice is to carve out time to set your own goals and work out what is important to you. Build feedback from that small circle of those that matter to you.
Read More“… I’ve realised that the ‘surviving in burlesque’ and setting yourself up as a performer, is also about personal development; acknowledging the very real challenges that sit beneath the surface.
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