Betsy Bop – A Story About How Burlesque Helped Me Find Myself

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It gives me such delight to introduce this month’s graduate student guest blog by Betsy Bop. Betsy shares the most inspirational journey. From loathing her body to total body celebration. Betsy took on an adventure of pure courage and by doing so unleashed the most free, hilarious, sassy and heartfelt charming woman, who was no doubt always there but by …

Amazing, Confidence Boosting Reasons to Have a Burlesque Hen Party

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First, What’s a Burlesque Hen Party? A burlesque hen party, in essence, combines the sparkle and glamour of burlesque with the overall fun and giggles of a girls’ night out or hen party. It’s a glittertastic way to bond; classically feminine with a touch of naughtiness. But actually, it’s more than that. How many hen’s do you know who spend …

Viola Panik – A journey from death threats and depression to the Burlesque stage

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It gives me so much pleasure to introduce this month’s blog written by Anna Rosa Paladino AKA Viola Panik. Viola first wrote to me early in 2013 asking to book onto the September Spotlight course. I was surprised by her eagerness to book so far in advance and curious to meet this mysterious woman from Venezuela. I could never have …

Memoirs of a Slutsky, Femininity Coaching and Sirens Set Sail!

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We have been very busy at The Cheek of It! HQ, tightening corsets, snapping suspenders and fluffing fans to bring you the most thrilling and exciting news from our courses, events and glittery adventures. Ready, Steady, Shimmy!! Photo Credit: Grace Gelder See Zoe Charles in her award winning solo show Memoirs of a Slutsky. Back by popular demand Memoirs runs …

The Cheek of It! Springtime Showcase!

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Spring has almost sprung and we are getting ready to reveal our beautiful blooms….. This Sunday we will be celebrating our latest term’s burlesque adventure with the Springtime Showcase!!!! Tick tock, tick tock…follow the white rabbit on the 29th March, as we invite you to join us in a burlesque wonderland….on the magical eve of British springtime our spotlight students …

Become a Sensational Showgirl this Summer! Perfect your Bump, Grind, Tassle & Twirl on our Burlesque Masterclass!

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Master Class Now Booking!!! A Burlesque Skills Master Class Master the classic bump, grind, wiggle and shimmy from Professional Belly Dancer and Burlesque artist Li-Ann Nixon and tassel like a pro with tassletastic twirling skills from the infamous Trixie Tassels!!! Sunday 20th July 2-5pm £45 pp To find out more and book your place CLICK HERE! THE SENSATIONAL SUMMER SHOWGIRLS …

Who is The Cheekiest of Them All?! Winner of #OohTheCheekofIt! Announced, Cheeky Backstage Pics & Who is Fanny Peculiar?!

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  We have been very busy at The Cheek of It! HQ, tightening corsets, snapping suspenders and fluffing fans to bring you the most thrilling and exciting news from our courses, events and glittery adventures.   Ready, Steady, Shimmy!! We crown Sin Cinnamon with glitter and gin as the Cheekiest of Them All in May! She’ll be appearing in The …

The Cheek of It Classes in Full Swing, New Courses Now Booking and Burlesque in Huffington Post!

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The Cheek of It! term is now in full swing with both new Showtime beginners courses starting this week! Along with all our new showtime students we also welcome two new showtime teachers too!! With joy in our hearts we are delighted to announce Ginger Cupcake and Lady May Den-Voyage as our latest Showtime teachers…… It feels amazing to be …