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Burlesque.....help me out!!

catrinaHwechanged
catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
edited January 21 in Chit-Chat
So, I've decided that I would really love to learn burlesque. My town is relatively small and doesn't have any classes that I could take. I'm pretty flexible and can dance, so it doesn't necessarily have to be for beginners. I've done a little bit of searching and all of the DVD's that I find seem very 1980s. Anybody have any ides?? Any good DVD's that you've tried or online resources?

I mean, seriously.....how hot is this?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMH9WyKabr0

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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    i love dance too. danced for 10 years but not professionally. anyway for some reason vegas pops tomind (prissycat dolls). maybe google burlesque classes in vegas as a start. then see if there are any in your area.

    ETA: didn't know you couldn't write that certain name of cat on MFP?
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    I've looked in my area.....nothing! Well, unless I want to drive an hour and that isn't happening! :(
  • PaleoChocolateBear
    PaleoChocolateBear Posts: 2,844 Member
    I wish I could help but I'm pretty useless
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    Oh come on CFR!! I know you work those poles that hold up that pull up bar you are on!!

    But seriously, come on people??? Nothing? :(
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Contact the studios that are an hour away...first, they may know someone in your area that teaches or is looking to start a school...second, they may have seminars occasionaly - an hour might be too far to drive for a weekly class, but not too far to drive for a one day 4, 6, or 8 hour class...happy hunting!!!
  • TinaBean007
    TinaBean007 Posts: 273 Member
    Use your local resources to request help. Craigslist - make sure you post anonymously, you'll def attract the crazies.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    Hell that looks like me leaving a bar on a Saturday night.
  • lelly1981
    lelly1981 Posts: 90 Member
    dont know if these will help but did quick search on google. hope they help.

    www.goddesslife.com/dvd-cardio-burlesque

    www.fitsugar.com/Burlesque-Home-Workout-12141092

    www.dancefitnessinstitute.com/PURCHASE-DVD.html
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Just google songs you would like to dance to and copy the routines you find.

    Once you feel confident, make up your own routine.
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    Watch videos from the 30's and 40's golden age burlesque, pull pictures and reviews up from shows. The biggest names up here around nyc and the girls that really nail it are for the most part, self taught. You have to "get it" to do burlesque.

    All you have to do to see that self teaching works in that field is watch Dita Von Teese. You really don't need classes until you are getting good at it and need refining. If you want classes though, any sort of dance class certainly isn't going to hurt. It will teach you form, balance, agility etc. all which you can tie into a burlesque style.

    Burlesque really is nothing other than the art of the strip tease. Not stripping, strip tease.
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    dont know if these will help but did quick search on google. hope they help.

    www.goddesslife.com/dvd-cardio-burlesque

    www.fitsugar.com/Burlesque-Home-Workout-12141092

    www.dancefitnessinstitute.com/PURCHASE-DVD.html

    That last one looks interesting! Thanks!
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    Watch videos from the 30's and 40's golden age burlesque, pull pictures and reviews up from shows. The biggest names up here around nyc and the girls that really nail it are for the most part, self taught. You have to "get it" to do burlesque.

    All you have to do to see that self teaching works in that field is watch Dita Von Teese. You really don't need classes until you are getting good at it and need refining. If you want classes though, any sort of dance class certainly isn't going to hurt. It will teach you form, balance, agility etc. all which you can tie into a burlesque style.

    Burlesque really is nothing other than the art of the strip tease. Not stripping, strip tease.

    Yes, definitely figured that! Would just love to have a starting point. Thanks for the help!
  • celinarae94
    celinarae94 Posts: 131
    Watch videos from the 30's and 40's golden age burlesque, pull pictures and reviews up from shows. The biggest names up here around nyc and the girls that really nail it are for the most part, self taught. You have to "get it" to do burlesque.

    All you have to do to see that self teaching works in that field is watch Dita Von Teese. You really don't need classes until you are getting good at it and need refining. If you want classes though, any sort of dance class certainly isn't going to hurt. It will teach you form, balance, agility etc. all which you can tie into a burlesque style.

    Burlesque really is nothing other than the art of the strip tease. Not stripping, strip tease.

    ^^^ very true. Esp the part about you have to "get it" to do it. I have to agree it's a self taught dance form.
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    Watch videos from the 30's and 40's golden age burlesque, pull pictures and reviews up from shows. The biggest names up here around nyc and the girls that really nail it are for the most part, self taught. You have to "get it" to do burlesque.

    All you have to do to see that self teaching works in that field is watch Dita Von Teese. You really don't need classes until you are getting good at it and need refining. If you want classes though, any sort of dance class certainly isn't going to hurt. It will teach you form, balance, agility etc. all which you can tie into a burlesque style.

    Burlesque really is nothing other than the art of the strip tease. Not stripping, strip tease.

    ^^^ very true. Esp the part about you have to "get it" to do it. I have to agree it's a self taught dance form.

    Oh, for sure!! You definitely have to have an awareness of your own body and sexuality and it definitely takes a certain level of confidence to pull off. I can manage that aspect, lol. Thanks for your help ladies! I will definitely be looking up some videos when I'm not at work!
  • Mavrick7a
    Mavrick7a Posts: 1,353
    i love dance too. danced for 10 years but not professionally. anyway for some reason vegas pops tomind (prissycat dolls). maybe google burlesque classes in vegas as a start. then see if there are any in your area.

    ETA: didn't know you couldn't write that certain name of cat on MFP?

    @catrinah - Yes, one of the best shows in Las Vegas is the Crazy Horse. Artist, tasteful Burlesque show.
  • Veganniee
    Veganniee Posts: 460 Member
    Honey and Spice (DVD) is a really good introduction to learning basic burlesque moves. It covers both the cheeky and the grinding burlesque moves.

    Although there is nothing like learning in a class with a good teacher, but you could have guessed that!
  • catrinaHwechanged
    catrinaHwechanged Posts: 4,907 Member
    Honey and Spice (DVD) is a really good introduction to learning basic burlesque moves. It covers both the cheeky and the grinding burlesque moves.

    Although there is nothing like learning in a class with a good teacher, but you could have guessed that!

    Thanks!! I glanced at that on my phone since I'm at work (duh! why post a topic that I can't research while at work?!) It looks promising!!
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    Watch videos from the 30's and 40's golden age burlesque, pull pictures and reviews up from shows. The biggest names up here around nyc and the girls that really nail it are for the most part, self taught. You have to "get it" to do burlesque.

    All you have to do to see that self teaching works in that field is watch Dita Von Teese. You really don't need classes until you are getting good at it and need refining. If you want classes though, any sort of dance class certainly isn't going to hurt. It will teach you form, balance, agility etc. all which you can tie into a burlesque style.

    Burlesque really is nothing other than the art of the strip tease. Not stripping, strip tease.

    ^^^ very true. Esp the part about you have to "get it" to do it. I have to agree it's a self taught dance form.

    Oh, for sure!! You definitely have to have an awareness of your own body and sexuality and it definitely takes a certain level of confidence to pull off. I can manage that aspect, lol. Thanks for your help ladies! I will definitely be looking up some videos when I'm not at work!

    haha, no lady here!
  • celinarae94
    celinarae94 Posts: 131
    lololol come on now.... no playing dress up even? :P
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