I just called and signed up for the class. The woman at Grand Opening doesn't have the list so she can't confirm there's space available so they'll call if I can't get in.
"Have you seen many burlesque shows in the area? It seems there's a lot more than one would guess offhand. The Pontoni Sisters, Through the Keyhole, Black Cat, Suicide Girls..."
I've seen all of the above (including BRA, the Burleque Revival - that group broke up when some members moved to CA and the remaining members turned into Through the Keyhole). And Dita too (obviously).
I loved the Pontoni Sisters and wish they'd come to Boston again. Through the Keyhole has got to be my local favorite, they seem more fun and more traditional burlesque. Unfortunately though, the lost their weeky Sunday night gig, and I haven't heard much of them since then. I've seen Black Cat once and wasn't too impressed (but again, it was only once and wasn't a full show - just a Man Ray performance). The Suicide Girls - I totally wasn't impressed with them. There was only 1 person that did a true classic Burlesque number (the rest were just modern-day strippers with freaky clothes and piercings, though this was at the Middle East, so they didn't totally strip).
I've been thinking of trying to get involved with a local burlesque group (maybe) now that I have time again and could work on developing a routine. I love the music, am crafty with costuming and have a lot of related dance experience. There needs to be a tap-dancing burlesque performance! Think of the bouncing boobs! ;)
Burlesque
"Have you seen many burlesque shows in the area? It seems there's a lot more than one would guess offhand. The Pontoni Sisters, Through the Keyhole, Black Cat, Suicide Girls..."
I've seen all of the above (including BRA, the Burleque Revival - that group broke up when some members moved to CA and the remaining members turned into Through the Keyhole). And Dita too (obviously).
I loved the Pontoni Sisters and wish they'd come to Boston again. Through the Keyhole has got to be my local favorite, they seem more fun and more traditional burlesque. Unfortunately though, the lost their weeky Sunday night gig, and I haven't heard much of them since then. I've seen Black Cat once and wasn't too impressed (but again, it was only once and wasn't a full show - just a Man Ray performance). The Suicide Girls - I totally wasn't impressed with them. There was only 1 person that did a true classic Burlesque number (the rest were just modern-day strippers with freaky clothes and piercings, though this was at the Middle East, so they didn't totally strip).
I've been thinking of trying to get involved with a local burlesque group (maybe) now that I have time again and could work on developing a routine. I love the music, am crafty with costuming and have a lot of related dance experience. There needs to be a tap-dancing burlesque performance! Think of the bouncing boobs! ;)