Like every other person on the planet. I’ve been obsessed with the 30 day playlist challenge that Zoe Sugg’s (Zoella) posted on Twitter. Read on for the results - and for links to my amazing playlist!
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Thinking of starting a new event? Before you click ‘publish’ on that Facebook event, I’m here to give you a low down on idiot proofing your event preparation. Here are my 5 top tips for getting you to making your event financially manageable.
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The burlesque and live performance environment has changed massively in Tasmania and Australia in the last 12 years. I hear many problems from newer artists about the challenges in being booked. I’ve hosted a number of business- burlesque workshops over the years, and one of the pieces of advice that I consistently give is that you need to build and create your own opportunities. So on that thread, here are a couple of easy steps you can start to do to build up your opportunities!
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Before any rehearsal a good warm up is essntila- especially if you are working with a prop like feather fans. Often we just don’t take as much time as we could to warm up our wrists and arms . Here are my top tips and techniques for getting ready (and a short warm up video you can follow along with!)
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Last night I had the pleasure of hosting Alyssa Kitt on my Facebook page to lead our community through a fabulous online workshop - Feeling Down? Feel Yourself!
Alyssa took us all through a guided discussion and flow class, so that we can reconnect with our bodies and think about strategies to help us get a quick mood booster.
She’s also kindly shared a quick recap of her top tips for quickly feeling yourself and picking yourself up:
Choosing the right footwear can really make or break an act. If you are going to invest in one thing in your burlesque life, make it something that keeps your tootsies well supported and nourished!
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Essential reading for someone starting out in burlesque. Perfect for when the world is going crazy and we need to stay indoors! Consider this part one in a series - these are the core books that everyone needs to have had a browse of. Stay tuned for the second installment which will cover some less well known sources.
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Some great life tips if you find yourself needing to work from home. Please add your best hacks in the comments!
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I’ve just dropped an announcement on my Facebook page sharing my newest venture - online learning!It was something that has been on my mind for awhile. I have definitely noticed an uptake in enquiries from casual workers and shift workers, that often find it hard to commit to a weekly class. So I’m making a commitment to get with the times and offer some flexible learning options!
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International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day that marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. This week I’ve been reflecting on what this day means to me, and how I think burlesque can be so critical in challenging and changing stereotypes and biases for women.
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Anyone that knows me, knows that I deeply love a feather fan dance. It was the first solo I performed and still the most used act in my wheelhouse today.
Most showgirls will have one of some description in their back pocket.
I’ve done some form of fan dance for the past 10 years and here are some of the most valuable tips I’ve picked up - from practicing to travelling to storing your fans. All stuff that might help you up your game and make your life a bit easier!
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What’s it like to transition from a student to a burlesque performer? How does someone get ready to make their debut on stage? Meet Natty Prospect, an emerging burlesque performer in Hobart - about to make her stage debut!
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In my last catch up with the Miss Burlesque Tasmania finalists, Jessy G shared her thoughts on the event and how she got her start in burlesque.
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My last interview with the Miss Burlesque Tasmania finalists. Vermillion Rose is based in the North West Coast of Tasmania. She has had a really different experience entering burlesque and has a different background to many of the other performers, which I am so pleased she shared with me. Read more to find out her story!
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My fourth in our ‘get to know your Miss Burlesque Tasmania finalists’ series! What a mouthful. This time I got to catch up with Shaan Valentine and hear about her start in burlesque and her preparations for her first Miss Burlesque Tasmania event.
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My second in a series exploring the preparations leading up to Miss Burlesque Tasmania 2019. Performer, Monya Lisa shares her insights into the event and how she is feeling as the ‘curtain up’ draws nearer!
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Talking all things burlesque and Miss Burlesque Tasmania with 2019 finalist, Groovy Lushious.
This is part one in a five part blog series with the 2019 Tasmanian finalists where they will share their views on burlesque, the competition and how their preparations are going.
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“….By doing this really basic exercise you are not only working towards a process of self-affirming, but if you do a physical diary you will end up with pages of good shit that you have done. You can then look back on all the things you (yes YOU!) are proud of, which can be super positive when you have those moments of self doubt.”
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