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Showing posts with label show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label show. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
It's been 5 years...
I just got a little misty-eyed driving to the studio. I was thinking back to the first show Cin City Burlesque produced 5 years ago...it was in a tiny little studio with maybe 25 people there, and we danced maybe 9 numbers total. God, we have grown SO much! We have employed over 25 performers over the years, booked over 100 shows, taught over 200 women in workshops, raised over $10,000 for charities, and entertained thousands. Thank you, Cincinnati, for embracing us and making us the successful troupe we are today. Words can't describe how in awe of your support and how grateful we are every day. We cannot WAIT to celebrate with you with some fan favorites and a brand new closing number with over 20,000 crystals at Bogart's on Saturday, June 7th. We promise...it will be a show to remember.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Burlesque Show Etiquette
Many of you reading my posts have been to a burlesque show. Some of you have not. For those of you Noobs, lemme take a minute to school you of the do's and don'ts.
1) It is absolutely appropriate to hoot, holler, cat call and yell. In fact, it is encouraged. The performer feeds directly off of the audience reaction. It's hard to keep your energy up on stage when it's crickets in the house.
2) It is never appropriate to touch the performer unsolicited. There may be times a performer will take your hand, or have you remove a glove for them...but don't take this task upon yourself. And if you do touch the performer, expect to be expelled forcibly from the venue.
3) Drinking is a good thing...in doses. No performer appreciates some over-indulgent audience member becoming a jackass.
4) No. You may not keep that discarded glove that landed in your lap.
5) Tipping the performers vary based on the venue and the performers themselves. If tipping IS involved at a show, leave the money on the edge of the stage so as not to interrupt the performer during their routine. Many hours of costuming and choreography went into it...don't ruin it by expecting them to drop what they've been rehearsing just to take a dollar out of your hand.
6) Come with an open mind and a sense of humor. Expect both to be tested.
7) You will see all walks of life both on stage and off. Be respectful to both the performers on stage as well as the audience members.
8) No. You will not be getting a lap dance.
9) Show tickets can be expensive. Frequently props and costumes for just one number can run the girls anywhere from $200-$500...so consider a $25 ticket a bargain.
10) If you heckle the MC, expect to be heckled back. They are quick and witty and have tongues as sharp as blades. You will NOT win that exchange.
11) Be open to the possibility that a show will change your views on women, beauty and social issues.
Bottom line - Until you've experienced a good burlesque show, don't assume you know what you're getting into. Some people leave after two numbers in. Others leave with their cheeks hurting from smiling and laughter. And a select few leave with a life-changing experience under their belts. Which one will you be?
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1) It is absolutely appropriate to hoot, holler, cat call and yell. In fact, it is encouraged. The performer feeds directly off of the audience reaction. It's hard to keep your energy up on stage when it's crickets in the house.
2) It is never appropriate to touch the performer unsolicited. There may be times a performer will take your hand, or have you remove a glove for them...but don't take this task upon yourself. And if you do touch the performer, expect to be expelled forcibly from the venue.
3) Drinking is a good thing...in doses. No performer appreciates some over-indulgent audience member becoming a jackass.
4) No. You may not keep that discarded glove that landed in your lap.
5) Tipping the performers vary based on the venue and the performers themselves. If tipping IS involved at a show, leave the money on the edge of the stage so as not to interrupt the performer during their routine. Many hours of costuming and choreography went into it...don't ruin it by expecting them to drop what they've been rehearsing just to take a dollar out of your hand.
6) Come with an open mind and a sense of humor. Expect both to be tested.
7) You will see all walks of life both on stage and off. Be respectful to both the performers on stage as well as the audience members.
8) No. You will not be getting a lap dance.
9) Show tickets can be expensive. Frequently props and costumes for just one number can run the girls anywhere from $200-$500...so consider a $25 ticket a bargain.
10) If you heckle the MC, expect to be heckled back. They are quick and witty and have tongues as sharp as blades. You will NOT win that exchange.
11) Be open to the possibility that a show will change your views on women, beauty and social issues.
Bottom line - Until you've experienced a good burlesque show, don't assume you know what you're getting into. Some people leave after two numbers in. Others leave with their cheeks hurting from smiling and laughter. And a select few leave with a life-changing experience under their belts. Which one will you be?
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
The Lady and The Tramp...
Tonight I get the honor and pleasure of dancing with Lola van Ella's traveling show for a second year in a row. I SO adore this woman, and all of the wonderful performers she employs. Complete pros on stage, and complete sweethearts back stage. Although I've been dealing with this back issue for the last week (I'm still pretty miserable), I decided that there was just no way in HELL I was going to miss the opportunity of joining them on stage again. I can suck it up for 4 minutes. They are at The Know Theater in Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati tonight, and again for 2 more shows on Friday. You don't want to miss it.
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