http://www.pinup.me.uk For burlesque divas and pinup queens. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:29:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Many performers find that during their burlesque career, they are specifically asked to perform a fan dance. With the proliferation of fan dances on the circuit, it's common to feel a pressure to make such an act your own by adding your own mark to it. But as often happens, ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/bvb-how-to-make-a-fan-dance-your-own/ [caption id="attachment_6561" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="©Karl Giant"][/caption]   I am proud to present a brand new interview with the Number One Burlesque Performer of 2009 - as voted by thousands of you in our end-of-year countdown! I have so enjoyed the opportunity to get to know even more about Dirty, and explore ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/your-number-one-miss-dirty-martini/   FAMILY VACATION: THE KEY WEST BURLESQUE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA by Trixie Little   “These are my friends and this is my life.” - Tigger on stage during Friday night curtain call.   Through some magical combination of warm weather, gorgeous people, lush foliage, hours[caption id="attachment_6291" align="alignright" width="253" caption="Batten the brassieres and hold onto your hatches! ©Trixie Little"][/caption] of ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/family-vacation-the-key-west-burlesque-holiday-extravaganza/   1950s Halterneck Red Sweetheart Dress by Vivien of Holloway (modelled by competition winner, Rebecca Allen!)   The annual day of shameless sentiment and declarations of loooove is almost upon us... Another perfect excuse to buy more dresses and underwear, if nothing else!   ©Unique Vintage Unique Vintage offer a dazzling array of gowns and party dresses, ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/21cb-fashion-va-va-valentines/   Read on to find out what is in store at this week's Scandanavian shimmy-fest!   Being of northern descent, I know I'll love the culture of Finland. And I've heard nothing but beautiful and fabulous things about Helsinki burlesque! The people and the producers go so out of their way to make ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/helsinki-burlesque-festival-2010-feb-3rd-6th/ Who have thousands of you voted your TOP TEN Burlesque Performers 2009? Time to find out... No. 10 >>> http://www.pinup.me.uk/burlesque-top-50-2009-the-top-ten/ We are pleased to give you the Burlesque TOP 50 for 2009 - as voted by YOU! THOUSANDS of you have voted from all over the world - we were stunned by your response and are so glad that everyone took the time to vote. This is a collective decision - ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/burlesque-top-50-2009-results-no-20-11/ We are pleased to give you the Burlesque TOP 50 for 2009 - as voted by YOU!   THOUSANDS of you have voted from all over the world - we were stunned by your response and are so glad that everyone took the time to vote. This is a collective decision - ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/burlesque-top-50-2009-results-no-30-21/ We are pleased to give you the Burlesque TOP 50 for 2009 - as voted by YOU!   THOUSANDS of you have voted from all over the world -  we were stunned by your response and are so glad that everyone took the time to vote. This is a collective decision - ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/burlesque-top-50-2009-results-no-50-31/   Katie Halford, the superwoman behind What Katie Did, has written a wonderful article  on corsetry for beginners and enthusiasts alike...   There is a lot of intrigue concerning steel boned corsets and how they will effect your body. I have 15 years experience in working with corsets and whether you're thinking about ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/a-guide-to-corsets-from-what-katie-did/   I recently received the following question from a performer based in the Midlands, UK: “How do you make the jump from middle of the bill to top of the bill, it seems like an impossible glass ceiling?! I know myself and a few performers in the same position have pondered this ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/bvb-so-you-want-to-be-a-headline-performer/   Germany loves burlesque, but excitement is at fever pitch right now, thanks to two marvellous shows! Black Flamingo at the Wintergarten Variete Theatre in Berlin has enjoyed a fabulous run so far, which concludes in January 2010 (still time to see it folks!) and in Stuttgart, The Sugar Blue Revue has ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/burly-in-germany-part-one-berlin-brilliance-at-black-flamingo/ At New Year, we will announce our TOP 50 Burlesque Stars for 2009 - as voted by you! This isn't supposed to be a chance for a big voting campaign - it's simply a chance for you to nominate the people who most impress, excite, inspire or entertain you. You must ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/vote-for-the-burlesque-top-50-2009/ [caption id="attachment_4507" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Michelle L'amour (©Mark Berry)"][/caption]   Michelle L'amour is someone I find endlessly fascinating. She is warm and charming to speak to, with a delicious chuckle and composed demenour. But when she takes to the stage, a sexual power and captivating energy exudes from her; whether she's floating across ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/michelle-lamour/   (Khandie graphic by Em Eato)   Ok so we all dread it - we work for decades (ok maybe not that long) on an act. We rhinestone the costume until our fingers are stumps, we bump and grind until we shuffle old women. Then finally the day comes when we debut the ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/khandies-kholumn-part-10-imitated-inspired-stolen-copied/   Enjoy these stunning images, as the stars of the New York Burlesque Festival 2009 go from Strut to Strip! Enjoy each act layer by layer...   Dirty Martini (click on a thumbnail to browse through images) [nggallery id=1]   Angie Pontani (click on a thumbnail to browse through images) [nggallery id=6]   Jo 'Boobs' Weldon (click on a thumbnail to browse ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/nybf-2009-from-strut-to-strip/   Tatah Dujour and Minnie Tonka Interview the Stars of NYBF 2009 at the Golden Pastie Awards...       Directed and Produced by Marky Pierson (www.markypierson.com)     Golden Pastie Results:   Burlesque performer most likely to appear in Playboy: Angie Pontani Biggest Kissing Bandit of burlesque: Tigger! Biggest Hair in burlesque: Darlinda Just Darlinda Performer with the most luggage / Biggest ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/on-the-red-carpet-at-the-nybf-golden-pastie-awards-2009/   "I am delighted to announce our new show along with a brand new artistic team that not only sees my vision but has the creativity, power and imagination to execute it beyond my wildest dreams..." Polly Rae   [caption id="attachment_4316" align="alignleft" width="540" caption="Polly Rae, by William Baker."][/caption]   In February 2010, Polly Rae and the ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/polly-rae-the-next-chapter/   Wondering what to do this Saturday? If you can get to London, I recommend supporting an extremely worthwhile cause. The attitudes and prejudice towards mental health issues in the 21st Century are truly appalling, and I know many creative and talented individuals in our community that have battles to fight ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/one-in-four-ending-mental-health-discrimination-the-burlesque-way/ CLICK HERE FOR ALL OUR NYBF 2009 COVERAGE!   "The Annual New York Burlesque Festival, now teasing its way into its 7th year ... is the largest burlesque event in the world, and has attracted sold-out crowds since its beginning in 2002. Festival producers, Thirsty Girl & Pontani Sisters Productions will deliver ... http://www.pinup.me.uk/the-new-york-burlesque-festival-2009/