by Polly Wood | Feb 21, 2019 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post, Looking Back, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
When I first got into Burlesque, I almost immediately learned about the Burlesque Hall of Fame, and the Miss Exotic World competition. I’ve always been a competitive person. And I was super excited about being a candidate for Miss Exotic World. Starting in 2002, I...
by Polly Wood | Feb 19, 2019 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post, Interviews, Then + Now, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
Amara Strutt came to the Academy of Burlesque in 2015 seeking a creative outlet. Although she had an extensive background in dance, Amara had stepped away from her artistic side and settled into a comfortable routine as a bartender, while making dog collars on the...
by Polly Wood | Dec 18, 2018 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
How did I come to create the Academy? BurlyCon? TwirlyGirl Pasties? What led me to compete for (and, in 2011, WIN) the Miss Exotic World Pageant? I pursued my visions. The greatest achievements of my life started as visions. They became manifest when I pursued them...
by Polly Wood | Sep 19, 2018 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Darlings, we are thrilled to announce we have hired a new TIT (Teacher In Training!): The fabulous, fantastical, uber-talented Moscato Extatique! They will be observing and training over the next few months, and you will see them in rotation in...
by Polly Wood | Aug 7, 2018 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Article, Blog Post, Looking Back, Uncategorized
Darlings, it’s that time again! The 2018 Academy of Burlesque Faculty Showcase struts the stage again on Friday, September 21! Tickets are flying faster than Miss Indigo Blue’s tassels, so get ’em HERE before they are gone! And while you wait for the...
by Indigo Blue | Jun 21, 2018 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Article, Blog Post, Thinking about Burlesque
I am so excited to share that our very own INGA was crowned Miss Exotic World 2018, Reigning Queen of Burlesque, at the 2018 Burlesque Hall of Fame Pageant and Weekender! As Miss Exotic World 2011, I can tell you now that it’s one of the most thrilling,...