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 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 | 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...
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...