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New York : It! Books, 2010.
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"Jo Weldon is the gold-standard for New Burlesque. I am proud to call her my friend, and unashamed to admit she's my idol." -- Lily Burana, author of Strip City: A Stripper's Farewell Journey Across America From one of the stars of the New Burlesque scene, Jo Weldon, comes a definitive, easy-to-use, and indispensable guide to the art form, with a foreword by superstar comedian and burlesque enthusiast Margaret Cho. Fans of Dita Von Teese--as well as performers of every stripe--will love the helpful advice and feisty attitude of The Burlesque Handbook.
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LibraryThing member bluepigeon
Jo "Boobs" Weldon is certainly the nurturing mother diva of the NY burlesque scene. An strangely beautiful creature in person, and well, the author of this unique book. I must say, with the re-birth of the art form, well, first as art and not some cheap thrill, and as neo-burlesque, this book is a
A must have for those who want to learn about burlesque and those who are embarking on the scene!
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must have. Jo indulges the reader in the the research she did (by interviewing some of the old burlesque legends) to learn the techniques and classic maneuvers of the art of teasing on stage. Some notorious and hot burlesque talents of today are within the pages of the Handbook, such as Julie Atlas Muz, Julie's now-husband Matt Fraser, Dirty Martini, Nasty Canasta (of Naked Girls Reading fame!), Johnny Porkpie, and many many more. The Handbook is as practical as it is valuable historically, with careful detail applied to each and every aspect of the burlesque act, from designing costume to picking soundtrack to negotiating with venues. Jo details some of the classic components of burlesque, like the fan dance and twirling with helpful step-by-step images. There are even cut-outs for making your own tassels and step-by-step instructions on how to make them along with some interesting models used by burlesque dancers. A must have for those who want to learn about burlesque and those who are embarking on the scene!
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258 p.; 23 cm
ISBN
9780061782190
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The Burlesque Handbook is the essential manual to understanding and performing both classic and neo-burlesque. Written by Jo Weldon, award-winning founder of the New York School of Burlesque, this book features easy-to-follow suggestions and exercises for developing stage-worthy confidence, presence, and sexiness. You'll learn about the fabulous makeup, costumes—including pasties!—moves, grooves, and attitudes of burlesque. The Burlesque Handbook is the must-have guide for everyone interested in this vibrant and wildly popular performance art, providing inspiration and practical information that readers can take straight from the page to the stage! (cover)
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3.27 W4 bu 2010