Getting Into Burlesque: Part 1

It’s a new year and a new you! You’ve decided to take the plunge into the sparkly world of burlesque, but where to begin? Perhaps you’ve attended a couple of shows and been inspired to become a burlesque performer, or maybe you come from another artistic background and wish to expand your horizons. Whatever your motivation, here are some starting …

Burlesque: Dealing with Stage Fright

When you start out in burlesque, it’s very common to suffer from some pre-show nerves. Whether it’s just a few jitters or full blown stage fright, it can strike at any time and can be one of the most difficult and frustrating issues to overcome. If you come from a performing background, you might be lucky enough to already be …

How to Succeed in Burlesque: Top 10 Skills

As in most performing arts and freelance jobs, there are no guarantees in burlesque. It takes dedication and hard work to be successful in such a competitive scene, and it also requires certain skills and traits in you as a person. Over the years we have built up a wealth of experience in the burlesque and cabaret scene, so we’ve …