by Polly Wood | May 14, 2019 | Article, Blog Post, Looking Back, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
Darlings, we are so excited to share this amazing article written by 101 graduate Paige Rustles, sharing her transformative journey through Burlesque. Let this excerpt whet your whistle, and follow the links for the full article. Reposted with permission When I’m...
by Polly Wood | Dec 4, 2018 | Article, Blog Post, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
By Kate Nyx Re-posted with permission from Ecdysiast Costumer Facebook GroupSwarovski: The best of the best. Dita Von Teese’s go-to brand for sparkle. Also the priciest, Swarovski is cut crystal [glass with a high lead content], and is the premiere brand of sparkly...
by Polly Wood | Nov 20, 2018 | Article, Blog Post, Thinking about Burlesque, Tips and Tricks
The most common questions I get are “How do their lips get soooo sparkly? What is that Lipstick you’re wearing? …and where can I get it?”Burlesque performers are known for their glitz and shine, but sparkly lips are at the absolute top of our shiny bag of tricks!Well,...
by Polly Wood | Nov 13, 2018 | Article, Blog Post, Thinking about Burlesque, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
What do performers want? To perform! And how do performers GET to perform? Building your performance career requires networking, doing research, going to different shows, and putting your foot in the door. Ah, that’s where we all get a little tripped up…...
by Polly Wood | Oct 30, 2018 | Article, Blog Post, Thinking about Burlesque, Tips and Tricks
Have you seen Dita’s hand-jeweled Swarovski encrusted costumes made by the exquisite Catherine D’Lish? OMG they are Divine! I want them all! No-one sparkles like Dita! Burlesque can be as decadent (and pricey) or as down-home (and budget-friendly) as you can...
by Polly Wood | Aug 22, 2018 | Article, Blog Post, Interviews
If you’ve been to a Burlesque show in Seattle recently, you’ve probably seen The Academy of Burlesque’s current Photographer-in-Residence, Max Shaw. Max’s stunning images of the current Reigning Queen of Burlesque and Academy Lead Instructor INGA have garnered him...
