by admin | Jan 31, 2020 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post, Interviews, Then + Now, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
Mitzy Sixx is a graduate of the Academy of Burlesque who took a chance by trying Burlesque. She experienced major transformation and more confidence! How would you describe yourself before you started burlesque? Pretty darn sheltered (even in my 30s). How did you hear...
by Polly Wood | Mar 19, 2019 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post, Interviews, Then + Now, Thinking about Burlesque, Uncategorized
Tiffany Diamond is a recent graduate of the Academy of Burlesque with a dance background. She had been looking for a fun creative outlet that would let her express herself, and feel joy. Tell us a little about how you’d describe yourself before you started burlesque....
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 | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog Post, Interviews, Looking Back, Testimonials
Then + Now is a special feature celebrating AOB alumni! Our current feature is… Heidi Von Haught Take Burlesque 101 Online Heidi Von Haught (center) Photographer Unknown – Is it you? I produced Naked Girls Reading Seattle for a few years in there, and was...
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...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog Post, Interviews
How did you get your start in Burlesque? I got into burlesque thanks in part to my mom. I had been to maybe one or two burlesque shows but never thought about participating. My mom told me about a segment she saw about the Academy of Burlesque and the Burlesque 101...