Thank you for all of your feedback. It is much apreciated! :-D

I went to my first class on friday! I loved it sooooooo much! I adore this profession now! there is no turning back!
I guess i'll just not tell anyone about it, then my dad won't find out! lol! How cheeky!

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I tried doing that - it didn't work for long. I eventually had to fess up. Chose to tell my dad as he seemed more likely to be receptive, being more relaxed than my mum who is a bit uptight and prudish (even though she'd argue with you if you said it to her face!). He was actually quite impressed, and agreed to tell my mum for me, seeing my concerns with her - and she was impressed too! It's all about choosing your moment and the right words - and people can surprise you. Keep it secret if you choose to, but remember that keeping secrets makes things a lot more difficult for you in the long run

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I told my mum right at the start, and she has always helped me with my costumes. But, for the first few months I was performing, I told my dad I was doing a form of 'music cabaret theatre'. He is a Christian and I just wasn't sure he'd approve. But, then he turned up at one of my shows, sitting right in the middle of the front row and got to see his eldest daughter tassel-twirling for all she was worth! He has since been to quite a few of my shows and is totally supportive.
As for the making a career out of burlesque... it's a long, difficult and expensive road. I have been performing for almost 2 years (whilst at uni) and believe me, I make nowhere near enough to live off at this stage. Burlesque is not like stripping, as many people will tell you: most of your money goes into making your next costume, so it's definitely not a get-righ quick scheme.
The UK burlesque scene has exploded over the last two years. When I joined the forums here, there were 100 members, now there are over 6000. There are probably hundreds of girls who would love to make a career out of it but you really need to work hard. Think about why you want to do it. Is it for a love of the performance itself or simply for money and glamour? Because the latter are not enough of a motivation on their own. Try to come up with an original name, that is personal to you and think about what kind of personae you wish to portray. What sort of burlesque do you want to do?
A sadly, misinterpreted word these days, it has a rich history both in the UK and abroad, both of which have influenced hugely upon the new burlesque of the 21st century. But, despite this, many modern performers remain ignorant, and a popular cultural conception of burlesque revolves around the stereotypical images of pin-up girls, nipple tassels and corsets.
Anyway, apologies for the ramble, I tend to go off on a tangent.
It's good you're enjoying your classes and there are plenty of newer, smaller-scale events which offer the chance to newer performers to take to the stage for the first time. So, once you finish your classes and set yourself up with a stage name and act, I would approach them. I hope this has been of some help anyway!
All the best,
Daiquiri xx

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Hey,

Im new to the site, and from what i have read so far its helped but im having my last burlesque lesson on monday and i was just wondering on some tips bout starting out, doing shows and stuffs?

Also im trying to make some big feather fans, but i have no idea where to start lol

thanks

Carliexxx

For fans try ostrich.com - you can get ready made or self-assembly ones in various sizes and layers.

oh thanks thats great i'll go check that out now