Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

You can’t please everyone.

Don’t even try. You’ll lose your mind, and maybe your soul. One of the wonderful things about human beings is that we have diverse tastes and opinions. Therefore, the same act is going to evoke a different response in different members of your audience. Unfortunately, people who don’t like something are generally more vocal (and more negative) than the ones who were happy with it.

Just concentrate on being polished, professional, and poised. Give the best performance possible. And make sure you’re pleasing yourself.

Published in: on 12 October 2012 at 3:09 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Before your weekly tip, I just wanted to let you know the latest news:

Devora’s surgery went well and she’s recuperating at her grandmother’s. Rehearsals aren’t the same without her.

After emergency auditions and a *long* deliberation, we have a new Lost Girl.

And now for your tip… This is something Scratch posted on Twitter yesterday and I think it’s advice we all could take.

There are mean people and jerks in the world. Try not to be one of them, OK? Create don’t destroy. Positive not negative.

P.S. Please nominate me for The MacGyver Award (for the performer who can fix any costume malfunction anytime, anywhere, and with anything) at the Golden Pastie Awards! Nominations close today!

Published in: on 7 September 2012 at 10:33 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Sometimes you get lucky.

Don’t count on it, but if it happens, enjoy every minute.

P.S. Please nominate me for The MacGyver Award (for the performer who can fix any costume malfunction anytime, anywhere, and with anything) at the Golden Pastie Awards! Nominations close September 7th.

Published in: on 31 August 2012 at 12:11 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Today is the first day of The Great Burlesque Exposition of 2012! I’ll be spending all weekend in a fog of glitter, taking classes, watching shows, teaching & learning, and coming back with more tips for you!

You are never as good as you could be. Never stop striving to improve.

Published in: on 6 April 2012 at 9:53 am  Leave a Comment  
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Friday Tip!

Dear Constant Reader,

Today’s tip comes from legendary coach, Vince Lombardi.

Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.

Now, Coach Lombardi was talking about football, but it certainly applies to burlesque (and lots of other stuff too). As you practice your routines, you’re building muscle memory. If you’re distracted or sloppy you’re going to be building bad habits too. Don’t just go through the motions when you’re rehearsing; really focus. Check your form, consider your facial expressions, wear the right shoes, &c.

Conversely, if you’re having a really bad day and nothing is working, recognize that and give it a rest for a little bit. You’re better off just dancing for fun for a while than beating your head against a proverbial wall. When you feel relaxed and focused, come on back and have a perfect practice.

Published in: on 18 November 2011 at 11:26 am  Leave a Comment  
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