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 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 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...
