Ministry Of Burlesque has created the first professional instructional guide suitable for all eager, active and arm-chair burlesquers. Learn choreographed routines that teach you the essentials: From posing like a pinup and dancing like a Las Vegas showgirl complete with the 'shimmy' and notorious bump 'n grind manoeuvre, to peeling technique, fan dancing and tassel twirling - this guide is perfect for anyone wishing to get started, get ahead or simply get their tassels on!
The DVD contains over 90 minutes of tuition and tips, including the sections you can see below and much more.
WHAT IS BURLESQUE?
Discover burlesque with ‘authority & burlesque historian’ Kittie. Best described as ‘provocative performance art’, burlesque is a genre of entertainment which has taken on many styles and adaptations across time. Literally meaning to ‘send up’, the lynch pin of modern burlesque rests on the idea of exaggerated femininity and risqué antics…
POSING LIKE A PINUP
Gypsy Charms & Viva Misadventure demonstrate the art of illusion with poses and maneuvers to elongate the legs, exaggerate your curves and draw attention to all the best assets whilst giving poise and potency to your winks and smiles.
HOW TO SHIMMY
Professional showgirl Viva Misadventure teaches you how to shimmy and shake like a true vintage Las Vegas dancer. Using the shoulders and upper body to exaggerate and show off your shape you will also hone skills in rhythm and prepare for your tassel-twirling tricks.
GLOVE REMOVAL
Want to peel off like Gypsy Rose Lee? Well, let striptease expert Gypsy Charms show you how to create a variety of seductive and sultry moments using her unique peeling techniques which combine perfect choreography with item removal.
HOW TO MAKE TASSELS
Designer Ruby Rouge takes you on a fun ‘how to’ lesson on making your very own nipple tassels. A simple step by step guide ensures that you’ll be ready for your lesson in twirling in no time at all.
HOW TO TASSEL TWIRL
MoB founder Kittie gives a quick and easy lesson in the most quirky aspect of modern burlesque – nipple tassel twirling! Various methods and tricks are shown that will have you poised in front of your mirror giggling maniacally to yourself – hours of fun to be had!
HOW TO MAKE A FASCINATOR
Ruby Rouge shows you how to create a customized fascinator for wearing on your hair. Netting, feather cutting and curling are all demonstrated as simple, easy to try at home techniques to create a splendid personal piece.
HOW TO FAN DANCE
Fan Dancing, made famous in the American ‘golden era’ involves dancing with large ostrich feather fans which are used to conceal nudity. Kittie shows you some classic sensuous movement techniques with a couple of cheeky moves of her own, for fun.
