Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
We are now bringing our unique Burlexe experiences right to your door. As with everything we do, we are taking inspiration from the worlds of burlesque and cabaret to make your special occasions even more special.
Goodtime Mama Jojo, aka Jo King is the undisputed British Burlesque Legend and her work for other performers and women from all walks of life is about helping them drop their insecurities and access their true selves.
Check out our curated posts on everything Burlesque. From Burlesque basics to glamorous add-ons, we have everything you may need to immerse yourself in this world and indulge your inner showgirl.
Our Burlexe burlesque shop features unique items created, co-created, curated or sourced by us from the worlds of burlesque, showgirls and showmen – as well as the performing arts.
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Jo Weldon is a pioneer of neo-burlesque, a burlesque teacher and of course a wonderful burlesque performer. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque dancer…
Jo ‘Boobs’ Weldon is one of the most recognisable burlesque teachers in the world. She’s the founder of the New York School of Burlesque and has enlisted the crème de la crème of burlesque among her fellow teachers. Including the likes of Calamity Chang.
Jo Weldon began her burlesque career in the 1990s and after 20 years in the industry she has many women (and men) among her alumni. Though she has voiced concerns about burlesque’s future.
The New York Headmistress has also shared her brand of backstage wisdom in The Burlesque Handbook. For the price of a burlesque class you can learn all the essential skills. From twirling nipple tassels to making them, this book is a must-have on every burlesque dancer’s shelf.
Not to mention her three, THREE, how-to burlesque DVDs. There’s hours of tips for you to get to grips with. Whether it’s Striptease for Burlesque, Exotic Dance and Every Day, Honey & Spice: Sensual & Fierce Burlesque or Silk & Feathers: Burlesque Fan Dance, there’s something for everyone.
She’s not just an award-winning teacher with Best Teacher and Mentor in her pocket. Jo Weldon also has Best Bump N Grinder and Biggest Cougar in Burlesque, just to name a few accolades.
You can see Jo Boobs (above) performing her tribute to Gypsy Rose Lee and enjoy a few more reasons why she’s so beloved in the industry with her 50th birthday celebrations. There are few women around as well equipped, for us to learn from. For that we salute you lovely lady!
Watch Jo Weldon burlesque dancing at Toronto Burlesque Festival 2010:
Check out This is How You Burlesque… Roxi D’Lite.
(Main image by Ed Barnas)
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Our first ever track is a banger and sees us reuniting with our hostess with the mostest, garage and r’n’b legend, Kele le Roc.
Why not take 5 minutes out of your day to get your wiggle on. Watch out taster lesson to see what’s in store for our exclusive Burlesque Masterclass.
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