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...
by Polly Wood | Sep 19, 2018 | Academy of Burlesque Staff, Blog Post
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Darlings, we are thrilled to announce we have hired a new TIT (Teacher In Training!): The fabulous, fantastical, uber-talented Moscato Extatique! They will be observing and training over the next few months, and you will see them in rotation in...
