I’m looking for songs that have that traditional bawdy bass drum line . . Bah da da da dum. This song “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood is a good example:

https://youtu.be/IyhJ69mD7xI?si=82Vmk7yzGdX5lQpT

Y’know something that inspires hips to sashay a foot to either side during a walk across the stage.

Thanks for your suggestions!

From Hot Take Burlesque "Down by the River" show.

I've got three sets of ready-to-wear, made-to-order pasties listed on my etsy and available now in small, medium, and large sizes! I also take commissions, costume repairs, and tailoring. My website is now up and running if you want to shoot a request there.

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I’m only a year in, so I’m firmly in camp “what do I know? I’m a fetus.” However…something has come up multiple times and it never sits right, so I’m curious if anyone can explain this to me, or if the general consensus is the same as my gut feeling.

Shows that won’t let you perform unless you bring a certain number of audience members? Especially when dropped as a requirement on the performer after already booking. It just feels shady to me. I understand a requirement to advertise, like “must post the show on your main feed” or “must share to stories X amount of times.” But the idea you can’t go on unless you literally prove you sold tickets to people feels wrong. I’m always open to feedback though, maybe I’m missing a key detail!

Edit: Okay, thank you all! So I’m not just ignorant to something, this is a super uncool thing to do. It’s happened to me twice in the Midwest (I walked) and then just happened to a friend in NYC this weekend. Also the extra kicker: all three shows were unpaid, but ticketed 🙃

Struggling to find this and it feels like my best bet to ask you guys.

I've been trying to find a video on youtube of a burlesque performance I watched a few years ago now that I really loved. I believe the dancer was blonde and wearing light colors, possibly something like a nightie as the set dressing was very bedroom/sitting themed. I'm pretty sure it was at one of the bigger festivals/events/competitions because the cinematography/video quality was good. I believe the background curtains were blue or red. It was a classic striptease but it involved a small couch that I believe rocked or she rocked on it? There was use of fans. I'm sorry, this feels pretty vague but it's as best as I can remember. If anyone can help me find this video I'd really appreciate it I'd wanted to watch it again and realized I didn't have it saved anywhere.

I’m interested in their custom mix 4 layer fans. I like that they have an aluminum stave option. I’m not into acrylic staves.

Wondering if anyone has experience ordering from them? Also open to other recs to buy lush feather fans. Thanks!

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Hi everyone! ❤️🖤

I’m a pole dancer in Southwest Colorado, and I’m helping produce my first burlesque show after more than 10 years away from performing.

I approached the local theatre in August along with my co conspirators about having a Valentine’s Day show and they said yes. This has evolved into Crimson Cabaret, a burlesque and variety show debuting February 13, 2027, at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez.

The theme is Forbidden Dark Romance, inspired by silent films, vintage glamour, gothic romance, and classic burlesque.

I’m new to producing and would love advice from other performers and producers—especially those who’ve built a scene in a small town.

What do you wish you’d known before your first show?
Follow along on Instagram: @CrimsonCabaret.co 🥀

I come up with an idea, check the Burlesque Registry and see no one has taken it. Success! Then I start googling the name and there is always an Instagram with a burlesque dancer who has claimed the name. Anyway, back to the drawing board :')

Hello everyone, and thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to weigh in. My wife and I want to go to our first burlesque show for our anniversary, and we'd love to hear advice from others.

Does anyone have any tips for finding performances? Right now we are basically just googling "burlesque shows near me".

What's the best way to figure out the vibe of the show in advance? Specifically, for this time we are looking to get dressed up nice and go out, so we don't want to show up at something super casual and stick out like sore thumbs.

Lastly, we'd love any advice from folks that would be useful for first timers, especially if there's any sort of unwritten rules or etiquette that we should know about. What would you go back and tell yourself before your first show?

Im a drag performer who is doing a burlesque look this month for a show and am looking for pasties I can customize but don't need to wait for shipping. Ive been seeing 3d printed pasties lately so 8 was wondering if anyone had or knew of a stl file for pasties, that way I can print and customize them!? If anyone has any sources please send them my way, it would be much appreciated!

Show: nudie Newbies twin cities

Photographer Heda Thrasher

Photo by Ken Greenhorn

I applied for a show and they rejected my application, saying they've had more applications than spots and they didn't select me because they "interpreted my story as XYZ and it doesn't fit the vibe we're going for, but if we are wrong we are open for a discussion".

But if the spots are filled they are probably not gonna change their minds, right?

My recent performance in San Diego with Cathaus Revue, filmed by Uoroboros Productions!

Check it out here:

https://youtu.be/xiiyPGA8JTw?is=CgOW8LbgbCFqJotE

I love teasing and building up anticipation before the final reveal!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DeBvyQ6IOY0/?stkn=MTZvNmR0dXB0YjA2NA==

I made a conscious effort to never show a pastie or thong on my Instagram, because I feared getting a strike or full deletion, but it didn’t matter. My burly page with over 5k followers and my personal PRIVATE page of 2k friends were both deleted without reason. I thought IG gave clear explanations when they deleted pages, but not for me. All I got is what I’m sharing here. I hadn’t posted in over a week on both pages.

As a pole dancer and aerialist, I intentionally censored myself because what I do is demonized enough. No fully nude buttocks, no harmful language, blah blah. Never shared my favorite modeling photos or pole vids because I knew I wouldn’t be given the same grace as other pages.

I truly can’t believe that Meta uses the same rules around the world, and for everyone on Instagram when Playboy and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit actively post fully nude models with the tiniest censor blurs. My art as well as a lot of other artists deserve the same platform as them.

To be honest, I don’t want to make another page. I don’t want to be where I’m not welcomed. But, I had a lot of producers and contacts I’ve got to follow up with, so we’ll try again. I’ve always been on ghost in this community… maybe this is a sign to be on here more. Stay safe and stay true, burly babes.

Hey burlys!

I’m a new performer, probably have just about 10 shows under my belt. I have close to 350 followers on my instagram, and I’d love to gain more traction and visibility! I only really post pictures after shows, but I’d love to do more to keep engagement. What kind of content could I push out? I thought maybe pre filming makeup tutorials before shows, showing my rhinestone progress, etc. Would love some good ideas, and some advice!

xoxo

What is the largest prop you have rhinestoned? My largest rhinestoned prop is a 12 foot Home Depot skeleton! ✨

I’ve been excited to share these ones with ya’ll 😅
From Spicy Curry- Tim Curry Tribute show by New Wave Cabaret, photos taken by Black Hat Photography

Hey everyone!

If you’re looking to level up your makeup game, we have just welcomed our very first guest instructor over at EDL Studios, and we think you’ll love her!

Tatiana Rose (@tatianaroseart) is well known in the beauty world and has collaborated with iconic brands like Dior Beauty and Gucci Beauty, but she actually comes from a circus and performing arts family - so she knows what makeup needs to do under stage lights!

She has just uploaded 3 amazing foundational classes to our online burlesque workshops platform that are designed specifically for burlesque performers and showgirls:

• Classic Showgirl Makeup (50 min): A full, start-to-finish masterclass for the ultimate showgirl look.
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I’m lost 😭 I don’t know what the best method is. Ideally I’d like something that also doubles as a carrying case. I was thinking about a garment bag or an instrument case but I just don’t know what’s best and these fans were $100 so I’d really like to preserve them!

I really like this shot because this moment is right after I realized that this is not my acrobatic chair and instead a flimsy foldable chair. In an instant I was able to completely let go of the routine I practiced and just be in the moment and the audience be non the wiser. Although bummed I didn’t get to do my power moves it was a great opportunity.