by The Academy of Burlesque | Aug 24, 2017 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
I recently had the privilege of being able to have a chat and ask a few questions of the Academy’s newest addition to the family spICE! She is an accomplished dancer and athlete who is full of wit and insight, and I look forward to getting to working with her...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Apr 11, 2017 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
Ten things I have learned in my first few months at Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque: First order of business when opening the studio, sweep up the marabou feathers from the last class There is always a chocolate covered treat in the teacher snack drawer Every...
by Indigo Blue | Jan 25, 2017 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
We are delighted to welcome incoming Academy of Burlesque Administrator Cookie Bellini to the AOB team! Cookie is a seasoned dancer, performer, and administrator who is a great new addition to our team. You may have seen Cookie on stage at the Triple Door, as she is...
by Viva Grey | Oct 11, 2016 | Blog Post, Interviews, Uncategorized
Today marks the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day! Here at The Academy, we wanted to acknowledge this special day by asking some of our Queer-identified faculty and visiting instructors – How was coming out as a burlesque performer different from...
by Indigo Blue | Apr 19, 2016 | Interviews
Happy Earth Day, Darlings! At the Academy of Burlesque we try to live lightly upon the earth. Even our small decisions, like using recycled paper and LED bulbs in our dance studio, have an impact on our planet. In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to explore other ways...
by The Academy of Burlesque | Mar 15, 2016 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Interviews
Today our Academy interview team sat down with Elsa/ Ernie Von Schmaltz to talk about what it’s like being a women who plays both a male and a female character onstage. AOB: Do you consider Ernie a Boylesque character? A drag character? What’s the difference...
