Hi honey
I can give you some good news- the credits you get everytime you post can be traded in for DVD's and workshops. (James ,please correct me if I'm wrong)
You can also learn a lot from youtube sometimes (sometimes what not to do) as well as lot of hair and make up online tutorials on there.
and check out your local gumtree and paper for Burly lessons as they can sometimes be quite reasonable. Although the chances are they won't be geared towards people wanting to perform they can still work with getting you used to showing your body.
Check the library as well for books on burlesque (I requested Dita's book when I was starting to get into the vintage scene, penniless and wanted to read it, Cost 50p and found it very useful)
Also charity shops can be great for vintage dress patterns