Here’s a few more things related to my story on Portland’s neo-burlesque scene.
First item: Here are two (printable) photos that didn’t run with the story. I have plenty of pictures that I can’t post here and will never grace newsprint, but here are a couple that didn’t run just because I never got the chance to interview the performer. Her name is Ludella Hahn. She lives in Boston, but originally from Maine. Click the pic to see it.
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- Native Mainer, now Boston based, burlesque performer and model Ludella Hahn performs at the Peek-a-boo Review at the Mayo Street Arts Center in Portland. Watch the video at bangordailynews.com. (Bangor Daily News photo by Troy R. Bennett)
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- Native Mainer, now Boston based, burlesque performer and model Ludella Hahn performs at the Peek-a-boo Review at the Mayo Street Arts Center in Portland
Second item: Amanda Wing, aka Cha Cha Velour, is involved with the Burlesque Hall of Fame out in Las Vegas. She’s originally from Lewiston. To find out more about the BHF go here: www.burlesquehall.com
Also, Velour opened Las Vegas’ first burlesque training studio. Find out all about it by clicking here: www.lasvegasburlesqueclasses.com
Third item: The ladies of Whistlebait Burlesque (Vivian Vice and Jolene Divine) are teaching a class on Saturday Oct. 20, 2012 right here in Portland. I’ll put the details below…
Secrets of The Tease Workshop hosted by Whistlebait Burlesque
Saturday, October 20th from 1:00pm-2:30pm at Bright Star World Dance 496 Congress St., 4th Floor, Portland, Maine for $25 per person
To guarantee your spot, register early at www.brightstarworlddance.com
For More Info: whistlebait.burlesque@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/whistlebaitburlesque
whistlebaitburlesque.wix.com/home
Learn the foundations of classic striptease to become your own burlesque star! Whether you are a first timer or a dancer looking to add that vintage flare to your routine, this is the workshop for you!
You will learn:
Classic Pin up Poses
Flirty Glove Tricks
Luscious Bumps and Grinds
Struts and Slinky Walks
and a tantalizing dance routine all inspired by the golden era of burlesque! Come learn
from Whistlebait Burlesque and see why they were voted Portland’s Best Dance
Performer three years in a row!
This workshop is appropriate for all ages (18+) and skill levels. Please wear
comfortable clothes that you can move in (but something you can feel sexy in)! Tank
top, leggings, hot shorts and fishnets are great burlesque class attire! You may bring a
pair of pumps or character shoes if you’d like to dance in heels. Dancing barefoot is ok, too.
