THE MAISON BURLESQUE BLOG
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So, Why DO We $trip?
So how did it become the “Art of Tease” we now know it to be?
Join the Queen of Classic, Maple Rose, as she takes you on a brief journey through burlesque history, where we will make a few pit stops to see why we are now able to take our clothes off onstage for audiences who love it.
Let Loose the Feathers and Sparkles!
There is no right or wrong way to create a costume for a burlesque act! But, have you thought about what the goal is of your costume? Maybe you don’t know where to begin? How about the removal portion, or even how to work with stretch fabric?
Our resident costume extraordinaire, Crystal Pegasus Costumes, details her best tips & advice for things to consider when designing your unique burlesque costume.
Top 7 Burlesque Icons (That Don’t Do Burlesque!)
Burlesque comes in many forms, with many different styles and influences that create the big, sweaty, sexy mess of performance that gets thrown around on stages all over the world. Join award winning comedian and burlesque performer, Lauren Bok, as she unveils her burly inspirations…who aren’t even burlesque artists!