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 | 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 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 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
Then + Now is a special feature celebrating AOB alumni! Our current feature is… Heidi Von Haught Heidi Von Haught (center) Photographer Unknown – Is it you? I produced Naked Girls Reading Seattle for a few years in there, and was the Director of...
