Burlesque Basics

Are you an aspiring performer? Looking for some inspiration? Or need some tips? Here’s everything you need to know about how to perform burlesque or becoming a showgirl.

How to Find Your Burlesque Name

Serena Doherty

Burlesque Basics, Popular

Here’s how to find your burlesque name for a creative stage name or just for fun. See how old burlesque stars did it and our fave burlesque stage names. (more…)

How to Burlesque Fan Dance

Serena Doherty

Burlesque Basics

Learning how to burlesque fan dance is a seductive staple for any burlesque dancer’s arsenal. We share some burlesque knowledge on the emergence and development of the flattering fan dance. (more…)

Learning how to remove stockings is a seductive and sultry skill on the road to being a burlesque dancer. We share some burlesque knowledge on how and why a burlesque stocking peel is a must-have sexy skill. (more…)

You Gotta Get a Gimmick

Serena Doherty

Burlesque Basics

The 1962 Gypsy movie taught us all that you gotta get a gimmick. We’re sharing some of our favourite burlesque gimmicks which juxtapose sultry striptease and utilise the many talents of burlesque dancers. (more…)

How to Remove Gloves

Serena Doherty

Burlesque Basics

Learning how to remove gloves is a seductive and sultry skill on the road to being a burlesque dancer. We share some burlesque knowledge on how and why glove removal is a must-have sexy skill. (more…)

How to Burlesque Pose

Serena Doherty

Burlesque Basics

Ditch the thigh gap trend and put a little oomph into your selfies with these tips and tricks on how to pin up and burlesque pose. (more…)

Guide to Cheesecake Burlesque with Anna Fur Laxis

Howard

Burlesque Basics

Burlesque superstar Anna Fur Laxis reveals everything you need to know about Cheescake Burlesque; why, how and who are her favourite performers… Cheesecake Burlesque Why cheesecake burlesque? I have THE MOST fun performing cheesecake! It’s something I just can’t seem to switch…

Guide to Showgirl Burlesque with Bettsie Bon Bon

Howard

Burlesque Basics

British burlesque dancer, Bettsie Bon Bon gives us her run-down of showgirl history. See the highlights and the women who defined the genre. (more…)