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Our 30th Showcase!
We’d love to thank everybody on what was a truly epic Showcase - and our 30th ever here at Maison Burlesque!
Getting to Know…The Strawberry Siren!
The Strawberry Siren is one of the fabulous new additions to our teaching staff, and we couldn’t be more honoured to have such a powerhouse as a part of the Maison Team! With 20 years in the performance industry, Strawberry’s long list of accolades and projects has cemented her as an icon in the burlesque, circus, pole and comedy scenes in Australia. Plus she’s even a qualified fitness trainer and beauty therapist! What hasn’t she done?
Tech classes! They help, Go figure...by Frenchie Holiday
Have goals? Is it to improve a skill? Is it to condition your body? Is it for wellbeing and health? Or maybe you’re trying to maintain your level of technique. These are things which you need to consider when picking a class.
The Humble Sequin: How to Make a Vegan Tulle Boa
In this The Humble Sequin, Miss Maple Rose teaches us how to make a Vegan Tulle Boa!
The Humble Sequin: Mending Feather Fans
Feather fans are a beautiful prop to dance with, but they are notorious for breaking when we least expect it.
Cue headmistress Poppy Cherry to the rescue!
In our new episodes of the Humble Sequin, Poppy explains how to attach a feather to an acrylic stave and how to mend a broken feather.
Let's Talk...Stage Make-up Removal
That racoon eye may be the bane of our existence as burlesque performers. Getting that last bit of white eye liner removed from your waterline can feel like you're ripping your face off. And glitter - don't get me started!
The Humble Sequin: How to Make Scrunch Bum Undies
Want that perfect butt silhouette in your pair of panties? Here's resident seamstress to the stars, Megs Akimbo, explaining how to scrunch that bum perfectly!
Fabulous Makers in our Community
The Maison Burlesque community is jam-packed with brilliant creatives who have not only made some gorgeous goods in their side hustles, they keep us all looking sparkly and glamourous!
Here's a list of some fabulous community members who have some epic goods to sell. Check em out and get yourselves decked out!
Let's Talk...about Stage Names!
Want to join the club of anonymous performers and create a stage name? Read on to find out the "dos and don'ts" about choosing your very own stage persona!
Getting to know...Iva Grande!
We sat down with resident Strip Hop instructor, Iva Grande. She's got the gift of the gab with this juicy interview. Settle down, pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this fascinating read.
Getting to know… Egson Ham!
Our Boylesque instructor is really a character. Born into a world of dance, Egson Ham's whole career revolves around moving and shaking, with his name bedazzled in neon lights. Read up on our dirty, jazzy instructor and be sure to catch him at his next show! He truly becomes everyone's favourite person after the first bite.
The History of the Feather Fan
In steamy, humid countries - a breeze through the leaves brings temporary relief to one's sticky skin. Travel back thousands of years and some switched on chum realised a large leaf could be plucked, held and ruffled to billow onto oneself and mimic a satisfying breeze.
However, as any practical item does, the humble fan became a decorative accessory throughout history. With 3 different types of fans invented (the flat fan, the feather fan and the folding fan), anyone with the materials available to them could provide themselves relief from the heat or fashion themselves an object that defines sophistication.
The Humble Sequin: How to Make a Tear-Away Cup Bra
Ever wondered where those performers with that amazing tear-away reveal got their bras? Well, THEY MADE EM! Yup. These puppies are not available off the rack. You've got to get your scissors out, buy a stack-load of snaps and enjoy a great TV series sewing them all on!
The Humble Sequin: How to Make Burlesque Pasties
The Burlesque Pastie, and it's fabulous sister the Nipple Tassel, is an iconic piece of Burlesque costuming. The history of the nipple pastie can be traced back to the late 19th century and is synonymous with the illusion of nudity throughout showgirl history.
We're honoured to bring to you our first tutorial with Winter Greene for The Humble Sequin!
Get ready for your online classes - Zoom User Guide
The world has changed, and so has Maison. Get ready to dance with Maison Burlesque ONLINE! Whether you’re in Melbourne or anywhere else in the world, here’s your chance to dance with Maison Burlesque in your own living (and even in your own time!)
The Humble Sequin: How to Make Paper Burlesque Fans
In this episode of The Humble Sequin Miss Maple Rose shows us how to make a burlesque fan out of paper in her own dressing room!
The Humble Sequin: How To Make a Large Tassel
In this episode of The Humble Sequin Miss Maple Rose shows us how to make a large tassel out of fringing!
Let's Talk: So...you want to get into Burlesque?
Burlesque looks to be this magical industry of bling, boobs and bliss...but is it a viable career?
Poppy Cherry and Maple Rose dive into the key suggestions on what to do to make it in this industry either as a professional or a hobbyist. It's a lengthy read, so grab a cuppa and settle in!
The Humble Sequin: Rhinestoning 101
In this episode of The Humble Sequin Miss Maple Rose gives us the 101 basic of rhinestoning!