Lifespan of a Burlesque Act

Red Hot Annie (Photo: Kriss Abigail) The Lifespan of a Burlesque Act By: Red Hot Annie We’re delighted to have Chicago’s Red Hot Annie joining the Pin Curl team to contribute her insights on the business of burlesque! Have a question you’d like Annie to answer? Please title your email “Business- _your issue___” and send to editor [at] PinCurlMag [dot] com and we will send them... [Read more]

Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon: Teacher/Student Dos and Don’ts

Jo Weldon (Photo: Dallas PinUp.Com) We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss Jo “Boobs” Weldon, Founder of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook, which is why we’re thrilled to have her as our Burlesque Etiquette contributor!  Have a question you’d like Jo to answer?  Please title your email “Etiquette- _your issue___” and send... [Read more]

Burlesque Rates of the Union

Burlesque Rates of the Union An issue ago we finished up our Guide to Touring series.  It was with touring in mind that we dreamed up the idea for our Burlesque Rates of the Union.  We asked several gals from all over the country what to expect from their hometowns and compiled their responses into an easy to access reference table.  Be sure and grab the Best of Spring 2013 for even more cities! (Click... [Read more]

Queerlesque, WTF?

Queerlesque, WTF? By: Lillith Grey I recently launched a new project, the Academy of Queerlesque, and I have been getting a lot of interesting reactions from people in the local burlesque community. The reactions haven’t been negative at all; they’ve been generally supportive but confused and unsure of what queerlesque means or what place it has in the broader burlesque scene. There is no shortage... [Read more]

Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon: These Children That You Spit On

Jo Weldon (Photo: DallasPinUp.com) These Children That You Spit On: Established Performer to New Performer Etiquette We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss Jo “Boobs” Weldon, Founder of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook, which is why we’re thrilled to have her as our Burlesque Etiquette contributor!  Have a question you’d like... [Read more]

Dear Lillith: Resolutions

Lillith Grey has been lighting up the stage for over five years as a burlesque and fetish performer, musician, and emcee, and can frequently be found performing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in psychology. She has worked as a psychotherapist, educator, and social justice advocate,... [Read more]

Burlesque Roundtable: The Classic Debate

Welcome to the Burlesque Roundtable. (Did you miss the first? Or the second?) The hope is to create an open dialogue to discuss relevant burlesque questions in an honest manner.  Have a question you would like to propose or two cents you would like to throw into the ring?  Please do so via comments; we would love to hear from you! Q: What is billed “classic burlesque” is actually a really small... [Read more]

Stage Kitten Etiquette

Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon: Stage Kitten Etiquette Photo: Don Spiro We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss Jo “Boobs” Weldon, Founder of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook, which is why we’re thrilled to have her as our Burlesque Etiquette contributor!  Have a question you’d like Jo to answer?  Please title your email... [Read more]

Ask Lillith: A Graceful Exit

Lillith Grey has been lighting up the stage for over five years as a burlesque and fetish performer, musician, and emcee, and can frequently be found performing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in psychology. She has worked as a psychotherapist, educator, and social justice advocate,... [Read more]

Making Introductions: Etiquette Guidelines for Performers and Emcees

Photo: Don Spiro Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon: Making Introductions: Etiquette Guidelines for Performers and Emcees We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss Jo “Boobs” Weldon, Founder of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook, which is why we’re thrilled to have her as our Burlesque Etiquette contributor!  Have a question you’d... [Read more]