What to expect at your first burlesque class
What to expect at your first burlesque class

Coming to your first burlesque class can be a bit daunting, right?

You book in through a vaguely anonymous booking system – maybe having seen a few photos or videos online.

If you aren’t coming with a friend, it can be a bit daunting to turn up for your first class.

Here are my hints and ideas about what you can expect - whether you’ve booked in for a full term or just a one off workshop. It’s not a set in stone post, but it might give anyone a bit nervous or daunted an idea of what they can expect

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Let's all give Postmodern Jukebox a rest, okay?
Let's all give Postmodern Jukebox a rest, okay?

So 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.

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Blog, Personal development, Performing, BurlesqueGrace Cherrymusic, postmodern jukebox, burlesque, performer, songsComment
Picking yourself back up off the floor
Picking yourself back up off the floor

There is never a quick fix solution when you are feeling a bit down about performing. But for my ten cents worth there are a few consistent things that I do if I feel down about performing or super stressed. These aren’t going to be the most ground breaking things you have ever heard - but if you need a starting point it’s not a bad launch pad. The most important thing is to remember that everyone feels down about their burlesque career at some point.

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Building up confidence and resilience - Practical tips
Building up confidence and resilience - Practical tips

One of the biggest requests for advice that I get is around building up confidence (for new performers) or getting the 'mojo' back (for more established performers that had a few knocks to their self-esteem).

I often think about cultivating 'resilience'. A super wanky phrase, perhaps. But it’s not always about building up bullet proof confidence. But about how you set yourself back up when you have a knock back or feel rejected.

Here are my take home tips for helping you get a bit more resilient to the knocks of life. Some tough love, but also some practical advice

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Blog, Burlesque, Personal developmentGrace CherryBurlesque, blog, Professional Development, Confidence, Self esteemComment
How do I write a good bio and CV?
How do I write a good bio and CV?

Writing an artist biography, introduction and CV can be a big struggle. When you have some time away from performing or teaching, it can be a good opportunity to take the time to build or revise these resources. If you are like me and it’s a really hated job - or you just don’t know where to start - I’ve pulled together some of the resources that have been helping me. Let me know how you go! .

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Burlesque Reading: The Hidden Gems
Burlesque Reading: The Hidden Gems

A couple of weeks ago I posted some weekend reading for burlesque performers and lovers alike. It was definitely like the ‘greatest hits’ of the burlesque book world. Or the stuff that you shouldn’t overlook.

Consider this entry the sequel to the original post. Where I cover some of the books that I think any burlesque buff should beg, borrow and steal - that might not be the best seller.

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Actionable ways to boost your burlesque business
Actionable ways to boost your burlesque business

The burlesque and live performance environment has changed massively in Tasmania and Australia in the last 12 years. I hear many problems from newer artists about the challenges in being booked. I’ve hosted a number of business- burlesque workshops over the years, and one of the pieces of advice that I consistently give is that you need to build and create your own opportunities. So on that thread, here are a couple of easy steps you can start to do to build up your opportunities!

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Feeling down? Feel yourself!
Feeling down? Feel yourself!

Last night I had the pleasure of hosting Alyssa Kitt on my Facebook page to lead our community through a fabulous online workshop - Feeling Down? Feel Yourself!

Alyssa took us all through a guided discussion and flow class, so that we can reconnect with our bodies and think about strategies to help us get a quick mood booster.

She’s also kindly shared a quick recap of her top tips for quickly feeling yourself and picking yourself up:

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Blog, Burlesque, Personal developmentGrace CherryBurlesque, Alyssa Kitt, blog, Motivation, Self esteem, DevelopmentComment