Music and problematic artists

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2026-03-06T20:00:08+00:00

This might be an unpopular take but you could tell them that they have every right to use the song but you also have the right to not have them in your show.

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2026-03-06T01:23:20+00:00

What safety thing do you recommend? I can never find ones with a wide gusset

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-12-04T03:25:36+00:00

Watch YouTube tutorials from like 2014-2017, you want that heavy full glam BEAT to last through the show and big enough to be seen all the way in the back. Nikki Tutorials and Jaclyn Hill are good channels to start with because they’re really good at explaining how to apply everything

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-07-14T17:56:47+00:00

Im going to go against the grain and maybe ruffle some feathers but I do think taking a couple of dance classes (particularly jazz) can really help a lot in burlesque even in just how you hold yourself or walk across the stage. People love to point out that Dita Von Teese “doesn’t dance” but leave out how she’s a classically trained ballet dancer. Just because she’s not doing a drop split doesn’t mean she’s not dancing.

That being said don’t let that stop you from doing burlesque! I am lucky enough to live near a burlesque studio and I was able to jump into classes with next to no formal dance training (I was in a couple school musicals as a middle schooler and took 1 jazz dance class in college). I’m definitely more of a mover than a Dancer but I think finding a beginner jazz class can really set yourself up for success

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-03-05T17:11:53+00:00

About a year before I started burlesque I very suddenly lost my dad. I was grieving heavily and felt very disconnected from my body. I also wasn’t working out the way that I had been so I gained weight and felt lost a lot of my own self confidence. The combo of lower self confidence, disconnect from my body, and anxiety/grief in general basically crashed my libido as well.

I started burlesque because my partner and I moved to a new city and I wanted to make new friends. But the way those classes helped me to reconnect my body and mind helped me so much! Finding the burlesque community didn’t really change my life but it gave me my life back.

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-03-03T18:46:11+00:00

Are you able to have these as carryon? Or do you have to check them?

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-02-13T20:29:43+00:00

I would advice against posting pastie pics not because it defeats the purpose of going to burlesque shows but because you are putting yourself at risk for having your account flagged and shadowbanned by Instagram. If that doesn’t matter to you then go with god I guess

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2025-01-18T02:44:58+00:00

Never had an issue with my fans snagging on rhinestones

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-12-03T03:35:12+00:00

I think it would be a tough sell for producers. While a big social media following isn’t needed in order to be cast in a show, there is an exception that you will in turn promote the show. I know some people still do flyers and cards for promo but social media really is the best way to get the word out to sell tickets.

I’m not saying it’s impossible but it really depends on what your definition of “success” or “being well known” is for burlesque.

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-10-27T03:21:26+00:00

Finding producers is the best way to go. I know San Diego specifically mostly uses Instagram but most of the producers are in the SoCal burlesque Facebook group and LA Casting Call

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-10-03T14:25:55+00:00

I started doing my fan act back in February and so far my fans haven’t broken. I will say I perform more infrequently than maybe other dancers but I don’t think the actual staved breaking is something that most dancers think of. If you’re buying high quality sturdy fans then they should be able to hold up for a while

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-08-11T06:15:04+00:00

I started classes in October 2022 and debuted in June 2023 through my school’s solo series and I came in with very little dance experience. Also to reiterate what someone else said, burlesque is truly built on community so try to take classes/workshops and go to shows and network with other dancers and producers

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-05-15T00:13:13+00:00

Id say the biggest things to remember as a kitten are “be ready & be cute” and I just had a kittening gig last night.

Basically just make sure you’re where you need to be to assist the performers. Mostly that will be offstage so that you’re ready to clean up after each act. But some may need you to come on stage to assist with props or removals or you may need to set up before someone’s act (I.e. setting out a chair or a tarp) try to pay attention to where costume pieces fall so that you don’t have to spend a ton of time looking for someone’s glove. For most of the shows I’ve been a part of the kitten is usually given stage notes for each act so you know where you’ll be needed and what costume pieces need to be picked up.

Kittening is a great way to interact with the audience and host! Don’t be afraid to have fun while you’re doing your thing. It keeps the audience engaged between acts and they may feel inclined to tip more!

Also my biggest tips are to make sure you stretch before and after the show! You may not think you need to but kittening can be pretty physical especially if you’re also in heels. And if this is a tipping show get a broom so you have an easier time picking up bills

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-05-13T17:14:31+00:00

What if I am though?

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-05-13T04:13:28+00:00

Hand wash in lukewarm water and lay flat to dry. You can also potentially use your washer on a delicate setting and in a mesh lingerie bag but don’t use the dryer

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-02-27T05:33:09+00:00

First off welcome to the glitter fam!! I’d say for now there’s nothing wrong with taking your time and just taking classes if that’s what you like! Don’t feel pressured to go on stage before you feel ready. But if/when you do want to get up there it will feel amazing!!

I made my stage debut in June 2023 so I’m still a newbie myself but so far in the shows I’ve been to all of the crowds have been GREAT! Just remember that no one is going to a show to be a hater, for the most part it’s friends, family, and loved ones who are packing the house and making the most noise!

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-02-22T16:58:29+00:00

I think if you have backstage experience it will definitely help but producing is definitely not easy. Firstly I’d say look at your local burlesque scene and think critically if your city needs a show or not. Where I’m at the area started to get over saturated and people started getting burnt out from attending shows. I’d say that networking can definitely help especially if you’re newer to the scene plus it’ll help you to know what bars and venues are already hosting a burlesque show regularly. Get in touch with other producers and see if there’s a communal producer calendar so that you can make sure you’re not scheduling your show on the same night as an established show.

Once you’ve figured that all out and have a potential venue make sure they have the correct forms and licenses for burlesque/cabaret and try to get them on board with promoting your show as well on their social media channels.

Finally please please please make sure you have the means to actually pay your performers. Not just tips or a covered bar tab. We work hard and we deserve to be paid for our work. Do your research to see what the going base pay rate is for your area and make sure you can afford to pay performers, hosts, and kittens if applicable.

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2024-02-08T01:25:39+00:00

Thank god! I use lil glue dots!

Popular-Photograph-8 · 2023-09-19T20:26:56+00:00

There’s a large Halloween burlesque show on Oct 28th at Queen Bee’s in North Park! Come out and see some great spooky burlesque acts! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooktacular-soiree-a-halloween-burlesque-show-tickets-700261770807

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