by The Academy of Burlesque | Feb 27, 2016 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Thinking about Burlesque
Instructor The One The Only Inga related some wisdom she’s come to regarding 21st Century Burlesque’s Top 50 list, and other awards and accolades in the burlesque world. 21st Century Burlesque picked up the post in their blog, and we’re sharing it...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Dec 20, 2015 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
Our newest Teacher in Training, Amara Strutt, comes to us with a background in costume design, and here she talks about her creative process and some tips and tricks for costuming burlesque acts! AOB: Where do you get inspiration for costumes? Amara: My process in...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Nov 24, 2015 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Looking Back
Jo with the cast of the 2014 Alumni invitational showcase. Looking Back: Jo “Boobs” Residency Over the years the Academy of Burlesque has been proud to host a number of visiting guest instructors. We love bringing in talent from other parts of the country...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Nov 10, 2015 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
Instructor Ruby Mimosa has been teaching at the Academy since 2007. A number of Academy instructors perform with The Atomic Bombshells, one of Seattle’s best-known burlesque troupes. A number of our instructors have performed with the The Atomic Bombshells, one...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Oct 27, 2015 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Tips and Tricks
Today’s blog post comes to us from the Academy’s Administrator, Trixie Paprika. She’s a whiz with organization, and spent some time talking about how she keeps things in order. The world of burlesque is a busy and creative one, and it can be really...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Sep 29, 2015 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
The One The Only Inga has been teaching at the Academy since 2009. For a list of dance and fitness classes currently in session, please visit our Fun and Sexy Fitness page. Over its long and varied history, burlesque has been influenced by many different forms of art...