Deadly Nightshade

Deadly Nightshade
Photographed by Kate Donovan at www.donovansdarlings.com

Thursday 18 April 2013

Breaking Into The Burlesque World

Are you a new Burlesque Performer just starting out in the big wide world of Burlesque? Do you need advice on how to crack the Industry?

Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque understands how daunting it can be when you are a newer performer looking to tread the boards and how difficult it is to source advice on this subject and gain more bookings.

Raven Noir - A Past Pupil of Deadly Nightshade's
With this in mind, we have put together a lesson that covers everything from how to break into the Burlesque  Industry to what to do when you secure that first booking. Originally, this lesson was for the Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Course class members only, but we have since found out that this is a problem for a lot of newer performers throughout the industry and within the UK, so we have decided to give this advice to anyone who wants it.

For only £20 we can give you one-to-one personal advice with a complimentary and useful hand-out on the following:

Breaking into the Burlesque World.
Where to Start (including a list of online forums and groups to join which offer castings).
What to Look For.
Etiquette.
Things to Expect When Applying for Shows.
What to do Once you Have Secured a Job and How to Secure A Re-Booking.
What to include on your Burlesque CV.
A tear away 'Performance Kit' that you can keep in your purse/wallet.

The lesson then gives you the chance to partake in a Q&A with Secrets Founder, Burlesque Performer, Teacher and Pin Up Model Deadly Nightshade. Deadly has six years performance experience and five years experience of casting for and putting on successful shows within the UK so she knows all about what a potential Promoter is looking for from a performer and the best ways to get your application noticed.

You can even partake in the lesson from the comfort of your own home with a Facetime session, wherein all handouts will be emailed to you, so that you can print them and keep them with you, alternatively, if you live locally (South Yorkshire), you can enjoy a personal lesson with Deadly Nightshade in her home (coffee and tea provided.)

Tahlullah Manhatten - A Past Pupil of Deadly Nightshade's
Deadly Nightshade is also offering a 'Burlesque CV Creation Service' in which she will design a Burlesque CV for you from scratch and tailor it to your skills, experience and knowledge. Even if you don't have many...or any, performances under your belt at this stage, Deadly can work with you to create an impressive personalised CV which shows off the best of your skills to potential Promoters utilising skills and experiences that you might not even think are relevant.

For only £40 you will get:

A Personalised CV.
A Personalised Covering Letter.
Advice on where and who to send your applications to.
Follow up Advise on what to do to Next and What you Should be Adding to your CV as you go.

This can all be done via email and to your own deadlines.


Want to know more, or to book your session? Then email Deadly Nightshade at: deadlynightshade@secretsoftheboudoirburlesque.com




Wednesday 3 April 2013

Fan Dancing with Missy Malone

Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque are proud to be hosting a one-off, 90 minute Fandance skills workshop with Missy Malone, covering the basics and useful tips for beginners and the experienced performer alike.

Missy Malone has 8 years professional experience performing Fandance so this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business in a relaxed and fun environment. This is not a burlesque stripping workshop and will not include tassel-twirling or nudity.


The workshop will also include a Q&A with Missy. Boys also welcome at these workshops but you'll be expected to take part – no observers!

Fans will be provided but if you have your own set, please bring them along!

Book early, as there are only limited places in each class.

Tickets £20 from www.missymalone.co.uk

Time 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Date Wednesday 22nd May 2013

* Missy suggests you wear comfortable clothing as it is quite physical!
Layers are good as it gets hot! & bring a pair of heels too!