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 | 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 Indigo Blue | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog Post, Love Notes
Can you remember the most profound high points of your life? What stands out to you as the peak experiences that evoke a feeling of pride, pleasure, and well being? We like to call these moments “anchor references” – moments of true achievement that...
by Indigo Blue | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog Post, Love Notes
It is no secret to those of us that do Burlesque, that it changes our lives. It also changes the lives of those who see our performances. Burlesque demonstrates powerful confidence – something we all crave, and something we can all access. Like this student...
by Indigo Blue | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog Post, Love Notes
What a wonderful treat it was to receive this gushing love note! I absolutely loved working with this student, who started class not long after a life-threatening accident. She had about 40 million great ideas for her act, and because of her recovery process it was...