tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83727372865898022652024-03-13T01:54:46.223-07:00BOYLESK 101gogoharderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757998196932778574noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372737286589802265.post-40997901483315886932012-10-15T18:43:00.000-07:002012-10-15T18:46:52.678-07:00Baring it all... AGAIN!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>The "First Boylesk-ing"</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">This November I'm giving thanks for a cornucopia that's <b><i>bulging</i></b> over with more <b>BOYLESK 101 Classes</b>...</span></div>
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We're back with my one-day, Boylesk intensive class focusing on the bare bones (yes, there's more than one) of male striptease! Using a variety of dance, theater, and clowning exercises, you'll get your feet wet and your fly unzipped in the world of Boylesk performance art! </div>
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Students will focus not only on how to play the stage and tease the audience with movement and striptease choreography, but also how to celebrate and tantalize a crowd with their own unique assets:</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>(Like I said, ASSets.)</b></span></div>
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Curious but still riding the fence?</div>
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Check out what the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-allen/male-burlesque_b_1888375.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices">Huffington Post</a> and <a href="http://www.nextmagazine.com/content/gallery/penal-institution-boylesk-101-showcase-stonewall-inn">Next Magazine</a> have to say about me and my BOYLESK 101 Classes and you'll be riding that tie in no time!</div>
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<u><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.gogoharder.com/">Sunday November 8th; 3pm-8pm</a></b></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know, I often here, "Gee, Go-Go Harder, how do I get my package to look as perfect as yours?!"</span></span></div>
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And no friends, (sadly) its not the contents of said package I'm being questioned on, but the decorative g-strings, jock straps, and c-cups I create to enshrine my "Harder Junior."</div>
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This is a class for ANYONE--ladies too!--interested in learning more tips and tricks for Boylesk costuming and ESPECIALLY for any male performers who are looking to up the anty with a fancy "mantie"! </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In "Package Perfection" we will examine a variety of hand sewing and construction techniques used to create eye-popping and junk-dropping g-strings, jock straps, and c-cups sure to leave all participants swelling with pride!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PLUS... every student goes home with a basic g-string, jock strap, or c-cup!</span></span></div>
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good nudge every now and then--read below and see what some of the
former students of BOYLESK 101 have to say...</span><b> </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> I've been performing since I was ten years old, and my first
boylesk performance with Go-Go's class was some of the most fun I've had
on stage in my life. Taking off your clothes for crowd of people can be
scary business, but we could not have asked for a more supportive and
encouraging teacher. Our class was a broad spectrum of body types and
experience levels, but every single one of us emerged a sexy superstar.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-Lucky Charming</span></b></div>
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very well informed. The class is structured, organized and you will
walk away confident and well prepared. Burlesque art therapy."</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-Matt Knife </span></b></div>
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Help me, help YOU take your clothes off!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gentlemen, GentleMEN, GENTLEMEN!</b></span></div>
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Before I can teach you the A-Z of the G-String, take a moment and read my registration and cancellation policies for November's BOYLESK 101 Classes. I even accompanied them with pictures to make the experience more--ahem--excitable.<br />
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This five hour workshop will meld dance, movement, and acting principles all under that big, beautiful, see-through umbrella of STRIPTEASE!</div>
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I'm looking for any self identified, all-bodied boys and men to take part and take it off with me! You'll take home a better understanding of what exactly Boylesk or "male burlesque" involves and how YOU can begin to create your own striptease numbers. </div>
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The class info is as follows:</div>
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<b>Who: GO-GO HARDER</b></div>
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<b>What: BOYLESK 101: BARED ESSENTIALS</b></div>
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<b>Where: TRISKELION ARTS: </b></div>
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<b>When: SUNDAY, Nov. 11 3pm-8pm</b></div>
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<b>Cost: $90</b></div>
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<b><i>All interested students must register by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH.</i></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.gogoharder.com/">Registration is considered official once you've made your monetary commitment at www.gogoharder.com via paypal.</a></div>
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*Please see Go-Go Harder's registration and cancellation policies in regards to any and all BOYLESK 101 classes and workshops below.</div>
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And no friends, (sadly) its not the contents of said package I'm being questioned on, but the decorative g-strings, jock straps, and c-cups I create to enshrine my "Harder Junior."</div>
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This is a class for ANYONE--ladies too!--interested in learning more tips and tricks for Boylesk costuming and ESPECIALLY for any male performers who are looking to up the anty with a fancy "mantie"! </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In "Package Perfection" we will examine a variety of hand sewing and construction techniques used to create eye-popping and junk-dropping g-strings, jock straps, and c-cups sure to leave all participants swelling with pride!</span></span></div>
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*Go-Go Harder wants you to take away--and take off--as much as you
possibly can with BOYLESK 101 and the BOYLESK 101 Class series. That
said, he understands when last minute and unforeseen crises or
opportunities arise that may get in the way of your getting it off in
class. Go-Go Harder's refund policy is as follows: you may receive a
full refund if Harder is notified of the cancellation by the final day
of registration. This day varies with each class; <b>Bared Essentials finishes registration on FRIDAY, November 9TH and Package Perfection finishes registration on FRIDAY, November 16TH.</b> Any
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A recurring note I find myself giving not only in class to my students, but also to myself during my own rehearsal process, is to SLOW DOWN when choreographing a Boylesk number and indicating and teasing with its given garments and props. It sounds so obvious and is so easy to critique, but I think many performers struggle with finding moments of stillness in their numbers.</div>
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Of course its understandable. Myself and many others will say, "Sure, I love being naked onstage! Bring it on!"--and then perhaps proceed to make wild hip gesticulations like "the helicopter." But really, when I'm on stage in the middle of a number, the last thing I want to do is take a moment and STAND. STILL. </div>
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First off, in my opinion, using moments of stillness or "quietude" in a number requires double the energy of a fast paced routine. To me, standing still on stage is the ultimate one-rep-max of Burlesque. It requires me to imbue a single moment with as much focus and intensity as running back and forth across the stage floor and jumping into the splits. </div>
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And secondly, I all of a sudden become ten times more vulnerable to my audience. I'm not just batting an eye and then ripping of my shirt and running to the next voyeur; I'm purposely staying my ground and allowing everyone in the room to completely drink me in and see what I've literally got stored next up my sleeve... of course usually its what's stuffed inside my jock strap, but surely you get my point. Its this "drink me in" idea that ultimately makes stillness a huge asset to any performer's number. Not only are we technically adding another layer to our number by switching up the given tempo and rhythm of the piece, we've now caused the audience to screw their focus even more tightly around our next reveal.</div>
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And consider the audience for a moment. They're the same audience who struggles with their own previous day's distractions, spilt drinks, texting and tweeting battles, and a myriad of other problematic night club conundrums that keep them from fully taking in one's assuredly magnificently crafted striptease. Stillness then becomes not even a choice, but a demand of practically any number so that the audience may simply just understand us better. And not in a "Lifetime Original Movie Series" understanding, but in a, "Oh, I get it!" kind of way.</div>
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From teaching this current class of BOYLESK 101 students I'm especially realizing more and more just how much of a necessity stillness is to my numbers. I encourage my guys to practice breaking down a simple indication like removing a glove, a shoe, waving a hand, undoing one button into as many steps as possible. Ultimately, one won't use this technique with every item of costuming--if any at all--but I guarantee what will happen is a more strongly communicated number that's eagerly consumed by the audience.</div>
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Below is a video by one of my favorite NYC, Burly-Q ladies, Nasty Canasta. Voted second runner up at the 2010 Miss Exotic World Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nasty continually raises the bar on stripteases that are sexy AND smart. In my opinion her number featured below also demonstrates the concept of coupling stillness with incredibly detailed, economic choreography. The result is a beautifully crafted, intelligently understated final reveal most certainly worthy of a post-show smoke.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">Well, truthfully speaking, maybe you shouldn't take my class (especially with that attitude)! But if you really want a reason... I created the BOYLESK 101 workshops in response to a growing number of requests from guys like me (and maybe you) who wanted to get into burlesque but were...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">a) Clueless where to begin; especially since Burlesque originated as a female form and continues to be mostly female driven.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">c) Excited and aroused by the idea of using their bodies and brains to create work that is as sexy and provocative as it can be clever and humorous. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Thus BOYLESK 101 was born. My upcoming Bared Essentials workshop is an opportunity for guys to not only again experiment with a new way of creating performance art, but also see if they want to progress and invest further in the BOYLESK 101 seven week long course. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Two-part answer: YES, we strip in class (though not fully nude). NO, this is not a sex party, a craigslist hook-up, or a speed dating opportunity. No shame, but only those guys truly interested in Boylesk should contact me. </span></div>
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My brand of Boylesk and my teachings in general are intended for any kind of audience member. Ultimately, I see myself as an entertainer and I sincerely want to play for as many different kinds of people as possible. I think audience members should be just like the performers: different. Boylesk, like Burlesque happens all over the city in a variety of clubs and bars. Go to www.gogoharder.com and sign up for my weekly email for a listing of my upcoming shows which include male and female performers.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">Lets get one thing straight--before we work on that snarky attitude! I do NOT consider myself an authority on Burlesque or Boylesk. That said, I think I'm a good performer. I think I have a lot of experience with a lot of different shows, numbers, and audiences and in a lot of different countries, so, do I think I can teach a course? Yes, definitely. Do I think I too still have a lot to learn as a performer? You bet! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; text-align: start;">Here's what I think: performing either Boylesk or Burlesque requires one to merge</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> creativity with risk, a sense of humor, a functioning cerebral cortex, and a HUGE work ethic. It sounds a little corny I know, but I'm not searching for students with classic ballet training or perfect abs (in case those were any of your concerns). I may be repeating myself, but I'm really interested in telling stories onstage with my body and my stripteases. Funny, stupid, sexy, bizarre, provocative and even gross stories. And that is the mindset with which I try to approach my </span><span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">classes</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">. Yes, there are definitely "stripper" techniques and tips, but w</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">e are using elements of dance, theater, movement, circus, and even drag at times, all contained under this umbrella of "striptease." </span></div>
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A one-day ONLY Boylesk workshop created to help you "get your feet wet and your fly unzipped" in the world of Boylesk striptease!</div>
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For those of you unfamiliar--but unrelentingly curious--about what exactly this "Boylesk" thing is, allow me to explain...</div>
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Boylesk, technically speaking, is the male version of female burlesque striptease. However, unlike conventional go-go dancing or stripping, Boylesk is a performance art drawing on elements of theatre, dance, drag, and exploring "masculinity" onstage in a 3-5 minute long striptease.<br />
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In BARED ESSENTIALS, we will work on the basic--and bare--tools necessary to create a Boylesk striptease including center and core work, class striptease exercises and challenges, and even brief but incredibly succinct make-up and costume demos taught by guest professionals. </div>
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Basically, BARED ESSENTIALS is five hours of learning how to be more confident, creative, sexy, and stupid onstage and win and audience's attention and adoration.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some Frequently (and sometimes <i>Flippantly</i>) Asked Questions...</span></b></div>
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<b>"Okay, but why should I take a class on taking my clothes off? That seems like a waste of time and money."</b></div>
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Well, truthfully speaking, maybe you shouldn't take my class (especially with that attitude)! But if you really want a reason... I created the BOYLESK 101 workshops in response to a growing number of requests from guys like me (and maybe you) who wanted to get into burlesque but were...</div>
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a) Clueless where to begin; especially since Burlesque originated as a female form and continues to be mostly female driven.</div>
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b) Frustrated creatively with their work as actors, dancers, and artists and wanting to try a different performance form.</div>
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c) Excited and aroused by the idea of using their bodies and brains to create work that is as sexy and provocative as it can be clever and humorous. </div>
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Thus BOYLESK 101 was born. The Bared Essentials class is an opportunity for guys to not only again experiment with a new way of creating performance art, but also see if they want to progress and invest further in the BOYLESK 101 seven week long course. </div>
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<b>"So, do we like, get naked in this class. Is this a sex party?"</b><br />
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Two-part answer: YES, we strip in class (though not fully nude). NO, this is not a sex party, a craigslist hook-up, or a speed dating opportunity. No shame, but only those guys truly interested in Boylesk should contact me. </div>
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<b>"I don't have a six pack and I don't work out; can I still take your class?"</b></div>
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YES! The goal of BARED ESSENTIALS and ANY Boylesk workshop I teach is to inspire you to create interesting, provocative, and entertaining stripteases on your own terms! I'm not looking to create an army of dancing Ken dolls!</div>
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<b>"I'm a trans boy. Am I allowed in the class?"</b></div>
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Basically, if you identify as a male and you have a positive attitude, I WANT YOU IN MY CLASS! </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">If you've ever been titillated by the idea of Boylesk,</span></i></div>
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<b><u>What: BOYLESK 101: Bared Essentials!</u></b></div>
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<b><u>When: SUNDAY, OCT. 7 Noon-5pm</u></b></div>
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<b><u>Where: Triskelion Arts--118 N 11th St (btwn Berry/Wythe Ave), Brooklyn 11211</u></b><br />
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<b><u>Cost: $90</u></b></div>
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As we continue to examine constructing a boylesk striptease
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The “final reveal” is the biggest statement you want to make
to the audience; ideally, it should be as explosive, enchanting, mesmerizing,
and memorable as possible. However, before you start googling for illegal
fireworks or sewing a makeshift g-string out of flash paper, be assured that
there are just as many infinite ways to end your piece as there are to begin
it. Remember that while the audience knows you’ve come onstage to take your
clothes off, they don’t know the “why” or the “how” or for that matter, the “what”
you’ve prepared to reveal. Perhaps after a tease-filled strip you simply want
to unveil your body in the skimpiest g-string or jock, or, maybe you have an
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Below are several examples of what I’ve labelled as specific
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choreography, costume, and the overall narrative of their numbers to climax
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burlesque number’s final reveal centers on stripping down to a g-string and
pasties (of varying size, style, and definition of those two—well, three—costume
pieces). Essentially, there’s a top and a bottom reveal. As male performers we’re
a little more limited simply because we’ve got less equipment to showcase. With
that in mind, I fully encourage (read as demand) all my students to strip down
to at least a jockstrap or g-string. To me, there’s just not enough “oomph”—ideally
it would sound more like an “ahhh”—when a male performer strips down to only full coverage underwear or boxer
briefs. Remember that as male performers we are working in a performance art
originating around the female form. If the ladies I have the privilege of sharing
the stage with are baring their all, I’m certainly not going to lower the
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treasury to circulate into currency… let it be stated that some performers
strip completely naked. Others don’t. As a performer, its important that you
never a) feel pressured to go “classically commando” and b) don’t rely simply
on “being naked” onstage to save your number. If you feel justified in baring
all, fantastic; if not, keep it that way. I always try to remind myself that a
burlesque or boylesk number is as much about the tease as it is the strip. It
helps me to liken this idea to a similar note on choreography and costuming: I’m
not going to come onstage and take a layer off every ten seconds because there’s
also no tease apparent in that scenario. If anything, what will leave your audience
screaming and cheering for more is when you actually leave them a sliver—not to
make any assumptions about your, ahh, rigging—to scream and cheer for. For male
performers, consider again the infinite possibilities of cod pieces, c-cups,
and other phallic devices that hint at your bared essentials without actually
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final reveal that not only relates to the overall “story” of your strip but
also one that centers around your anatomical assets. A phallic prop not only
titillates your audience by having them imagine what your real deal must be
like, but it also showcases your cleverness as a performer. To be blunt, dick
jokes abound in plenitude in adult life. Pick one and go for it! I’ve seen
fantastic final reveals involving a waffle cone, Adam with not one but TWO
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Think of it as “meating” your audience most of the way: showcasing
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Bizarre Twists</span></i></b></div>
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The Neo-Burlesque scene of New York City is filled with
burlesque and boylesk performers adding unusual final reveals to their numbers.
Ranging from comedic to utterly terrifying and stomach turning, such reveals
may range from the insertion or extraction of props from below the belt
orifices to stage blood or other liquid and edible properties. Personally, I
love performers who take risks in their pieces. However, ensuring that a final
reveal of this calibre is both justified AND carefully prepped and planned will
make you out as a performer who is not only willing to push boundaries but also
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how it may or may not work in a given space, be sure to check with the promoter
or venue to make sure your reveal is a) legal and b) works with the overall aesthetic
of the show. And as a final caveat, come prepared! Make sure the stage manager
or stage kitten is aware of your act’s needs and lead by example by bringing
any necessary towels, tarps, etc. to make your experience—and those of your
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Extreme feats of dynamic, physical movement and choreography
can be a fantastic, crowd-awing finishing touch to your number. Your “trick”
could be as complicated as a gymnast routine or as simple and slick as jumping
into the splits—never underestimate the power of the splits! The sheer dynamic effort
on your part will amaze spectators and many times make you the darling of a
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Consider this: as humans, are we not continually impressed
and humbled by accomplishments we see ourselves incapable of fulfilling? You’d
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Now of course, just like the rest of your stripper choreography,
any extra physical stunt should be well rehearsed and prepped. For example, don’t
jump into the splits having not warmed up or your final reveal may come a lot sooner
than you intended. Many performers train for years to execute seemingly
effortless movements and acts of physical strength and endurance. Remember, the
ease and fluidity before you onstage is only achieved through these performers’
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A quick story:</div>
When I was seven, a girl at my daycare let me play with her Barbie which sported a cocktail dress that transformed into a duffle bag.<br />
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When I was ten I saw "Pretty in Pink"--on T.V. people--where Molly Ringwald took one ugly prom dress and made another ugly prom dress.<br />
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When I was eleven I watched a back up dancer in a John Cougar Mellancamp music video sport a vivid shade of deep maroon lipstick.<br />
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It is my belief that these three events profoundly altered and influenced my life and continue to do so in subconscious ways...<br />
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Seriously though,<br />
Today's class literally focused on the surface of Boylesk--as in, how a performer actually looks when he walks on stage. Referring back to the very first day of BOYLESK 101, my goal today was to impress upon my students the need to put plenty of time, energy, and thought into their costume AND make-up choices for their numbers.<br />
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Now, of course I didn't in anyway want one of my guys to leave feeling like they had to be some air-brushed, hairless, dancing Ken Doll (*number idea*); I'm a hairy, pale--I prefer "porcelain-skinned"--Boylesk-er myself. BUT, I do fastidiously trim and manicure my chest, back, and ass and also do my best to cover any skin imperfections I have on any given day. At the risk of sounding like a middle school guidance counselor, I strive to make my own personal canvas as neutral as possible. Meaning for instance, zits are zits. Whether they're on your nose or on your right butt cheek, cover them up! Body hair is beautiful, but treat it like the hair on your head and keep it coiffed--a little glitter and an electric trimmer with attachments goes a long way.<br />
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In these efforts, I was aided by Neo-Burlesque bombshell and professional make-up artist Bambi Galore who condensed years of training into a half hour presentation on basic skin care and foundations for men that left me informed, breathless, and optimistic about yellow tinted color correctors!<br />
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My thoughts on costuming are this:<br />
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1) Whether you swim in rhinestones and glitter or not, everything that a performer brings onto the stage should ideally have a heightened style. That doesn't mean it has to sparkle, but consider the pracitcal use of a rhinestone or a spotlight sequin. Sure they're pretty, they're colorful, BUT THEY ALSO CATCH LIGHT! In other words, they shine out in what are otherwise dark, dim, and crowded clubs and bars. Incorporating embellishments like these physically distracts an audience member from tweeting about being at a burlesque show and instead, causes him to actually FOCUS on the show in front of him. At least for 30 seconds or so.<br />
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I remember a grizzled, "Old Man and the Sea-esque" acting teacher of mine who one day asked me,<br />
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"Do you know why women wear lip gloss?"<br />
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I froze, slightly petrified not only by the teacher, but also the gender loaded waters he had just embarked in.<br />
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"Its simple stupid," he said. "Because it makes their lips glisten! It catches us men's attention!"<br />
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Now, regardless of whether or not my teacher was so out of touch he thought I spent my time looking at females' lips, he did make a valid point: when you're in the spotlight, make sure you shine! Let your costume shine, let your energy shine, and to a greater or lesser degree, let your face shine (or emit a dewey, "natural" glow... thanks again Bambi!)<br />
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Which brings me to my next point...<br />
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2) A beautiful costume is only as strong as its number. And likewise, a well constructed and choreographed number is incredibly amplified by a beautiful costume. There is a balance to be achieved here, a "stripping Zen state" if you will.<br />
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3) Not to tangent too far into queer theory and sexual politics, but as a male performer in a predominantly female art form originated by women, I do feel a certain sense of duty to put as much time, effort, and focus into my appearance and costumes as do the hard working ladies of Burlesque. Granted, there are slips and meek efforts on both sides of the gender wheel, but I am continually inspired and humbled when I get to share a dressing room with my fellow enchanted Burlesque ladies who spend hours setting their hair, curling their eyelashes, and rhinestoneing varoius garment, pasties, and merkins (vajazzling if you will.)<br />
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A Final Thought...<br />
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I keep encouraging my students to think of their upcoming Boylesk numbers as "stripper monologues." And just like any monologue, the more one practices AND the more one accrues life experience, the more that monologues changes. So too, in my opinion, does a striptease number. For instance one ideally becomes more comfortable with his number's choreography so as to allow for surprise improvisations; or, perhaps he completely re-choreographs certain sections. So too then will his costume probably need to be altered, replaced, or in the very least, expanded upon in some fashion.<br />
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For example, below is a visual timeline of the first number I ever created: "Hot 4 Teacher." Originally a one-off for a night club where I was working as a go-go boy, I created this number with very humble means. As I began to become more interested in Boylesk and the Burlesque community, I realized I needed to invest more energy into my costume and props and try to meet the high standards being set by the professionals. You'll see what I mean...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(On Fire Island, 2010... Pretty much what you see + a sweater vest and a pair of cut-offs)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Fall 2010: added rip away shirt, school boy shorts, and propeller hat)</td></tr>
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(London, Fall 2011: note embellishments on shirt and tie.)<br />
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I just recently completed another change to the costume, and have plans for more embellishments, but my point is simply this: there's always improvements to be made.<br />
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I know I feel especially inspired by the male performers featured below whose efforts definitely show in their uniquely styled and crafted costumes pieces (and, to be blunt, cock pieces.) Their attention to detail, both in their choreography and costumes, again inspires me to continue to hone my skills equally both in the rehearsal room and the sewing room.<br />
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Enjoy, and may the gem-tac be with you!<br />
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<br />gogoharderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757998196932778574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372737286589802265.post-44678645220460099172012-08-23T14:45:00.001-07:002012-08-23T14:46:05.395-07:00PENAL INSTITUTION: The Boylesk 101 Showcase!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">It's OFFICIAL:</span></div>
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INTRODUCING...</div>
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Kevin Jesus,</div>
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Jack Nasty,</div>
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With that clothes-dropping deadline in mind, the focus of our second class centered around "indicating," or the act of drawing, capturing, and directing an audience's attention through the Boylesk striptease. Now, as I've mentioned before, these and the following comments and definitions are mine and my opinion only; that said, I stressed to my students the need to think of themselves as one-man indicating machines. As Burlesque and Boylesk performers, we are the ultimate producers of our work. Thus, we're not simply responsible for how our clothing comes off, but also the very costume pieces themselves, not to mention our music, props and any additional stage spectacles or magic we're bringing to our performance. Whether I physically sew the g-string myself or have a fellow performer cut and edit my music, when it comes to showtime, the ultimate responsibility for executing my number lies on my finely oiled, glittered shoulders.<br />
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So, to give my students (and myself) a launching point for creating a number and with a little help from Webster's Dictionary--it never hurts to consult a pro--this is my definition of indicating...<br />
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1) The utilization of clear, dynamic gestures and movement to FOCUS and DIRECT an audience's attention.<br />
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2) The incorporation of extremely strong, vivid, and provocative imagery and sound elements to suggest emotional qualities and feelings. Examples include choice of music, costuming, and in general any and all stage spectacle.<br />
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Finally, in our class exercises, I challenged my students with three other basic elements of movement to consciously incorporate into their physical staging: tempo, rhythm, and planar variations; i.e., we explored the speed, movement pattern, and physical level of taking off a piece of clothing.<br />
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These elements are already apparent in our every day life as well as any numbers a performer may already have under his belt... or tucked inside a jockstrap. By singling these principles out individually in our group exercises, I hope to drive home the message that ultimately, its important to find movement variations in your act. It's an obvious principle, but if we already walk, chew, brush our teeth, even swipe a metro card in a particular manner, might those physical habits also manifest themselves onstage?<br />
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I know mine do. Which is why I continually ask myself, "How can I remove this shirt in a different manner than I'm used to and how can I then transition into my left boot using a completely different tempo, rhythm, and movement plane?"<br />
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The videos I've chosen for my students to review in my opinion not only exemplify these above statements but also manage to do so in a very personal, unconventional manner.<br />
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And... as an extra little treat, I've also included what some may consider to be "conventional" choreography by the all male Australian dance crew "Thunder from Down Under" AND, a "Step-By-Lap" tutorial on giving an effective lap dance. However, what I honestly love about these videos is that they a) break down movement in clear, understandable, and teachable steps and b) encourage the thought--in my opinion--that stripping onstage can (and should) incorporate just as many basic principles of movement as it can a more formal dance technique.<br />
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Now, I know what you're thinking--at least some of you. "Sure, he's 'teaching' them how to take their clothes off. Who needs a class for that?" Or one of my favorite comments, "He looks more like a flat chested drag queen."<br />
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The reality, however, is that I'm equally concerned with the story that is being told in both Burlesque and Boylesk stripping as I am with the actual removal of clothing. In my opinion, a solid Burlesque piece requires careful attention to both those factors. Much like any performance or creative form of expression, a reliance on technique can result in work that while finely executed, is monotonous or routine. And a dependence upon creative aesthetic alone can quickly render a number that lacks direction and focus.<br />
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I created Boylesk 101 then as a means to breaking down the process of creating a piece of striptease performance art. Ultimately, it is based on my opinion and experiences and in no way do I consider any of my classes to be firm laws or maxims regarding the world of Burlesque--just have to put that out there to avoid any bitch-slapping!<br />
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The first day of Boylesk 101 is much like that of any class. We introduce ourselves, we explain our reasons for "exploring Boylesk," we review the syllabus, and... we take our clothes off!<br />
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We ran out of time just as the 5th boy finished his impromptu strip, so boys: "I owe you a three minute striptease next week. You can even choose the music." It'll be like karaoke but with less Carrie Underwood covers.<br />
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Really, the main focus of the first class is to examine the "introduction" of a striptease; that precious thirty seconds or so when a performer first enters the stage and greets his audience. Below is a video of the extremely gorgeous and equally focused Ray Gunn. There are many great things about this number, but I specifically chose it for the precision of Ray's opening choreography and also the focus with which he directs these movements. I know that personally, when I choreograph my numbers, I'm continually thinking of not only the strongest movements to grab my audience's attention, but also the most economical means to execute the movement. Whether I begin a number at full blast or start slow and steady, my goal is to always enter the stage with a mental focus and strong physical center to guide my movement and clearly tell my story to the audience.<br />
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However, before my students make their first entrances at our showcase--SEPTEMBER 25TH, BE THERE!--I want them first to a) have a clear idea about "who" they are bringing to the stage and b) what the hell they're doing there in the first place.</div>
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Let's look at "a" first. Nightlife and popular culture in general is inundated with a variety of personalities and characters. For my class and students, I generalized two specific categories for them to consider when creating their new stripper selves: "stage persona's" and "stage characters." </div>
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What do I mean (generally speaking)? Personally, as a performer, I feel like Go-Go Harder is an extension of my everyday self. When the lights are on and the clothing is coming off, I'm a little bit louder, bolder, and much more, well, in your face than during the day when I'm working out or replenishing my store of Trader Joe's goodies. "Go-Go Harder" is really Chris Harder (yup, its my last name folks) but punched up with glitter, leather, and just a touch of crazy.</div>
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In contrast, we also have stage characters, or people on stage who are extremely different from their day walker selves. I'm talking about a performer who has created a personality that walks, talks, dresses, drinks, flirts, and frolics in a much different manner than himself. </div>
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Below is a video of actor, writer, and overall comic genius Bradford Scobie performing as his infamous stage character, "Moisty the Snowman." Scobie has so carefully and comically crafted a character with not only a super clear look and costume, but also a more than obvious outlook on life. Enjoy, and pass the potato chips Sybil...</div>
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And then there was "plan b." Or really, "part b." My dear friend, mentor, and Burlesque Legend, World Famous *BOB* once told me, "You can't make an omelet with a Fabergé egg." Translation: you make look amazing on stage, but looking amazing doesn't necessarily equal performing amazing<i>ly</i>... or interesting<i>ly</i>. </div>
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Thus, I assigned my students "story lines," or written explanations of possible number scenarios with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Now, I'd like to note here that I'm not in anyway trying to force a linear structure on my boys--or myself for that matter. The purpose of writing out a storyline is to ensure that the number continues to grow and develop throughout the performer's song. I too use this technique especially now when I create a number. This is why I've scrapped much of my earlier work as a performer. I realized that many of my first pieces lacked a narrative. There were gimmicks, there were costumes, and trust, there were rhinestones, but I would find myself at times feeling lost in the middle of my own piece or knowing instinctively that something was missing. </div>
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So to wrap this post up, when I create a Boylesk number for myself, I try to look at it as this "stripper monologue" of sorts. "Who am I?" "What do I want?" "Why am I hear?" These are all questions I ask myself at some point before getting to the stage. Also, "Where's my drink tickets?" </div>
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I just saw the space and its as if the bar owners were after my own heart--or jock strap. Picture a long club plastered in old rock and roll posters and banners with a raised stage and techies who seem like they must have been born with a goatee and a cigarette dangling out of the corner of their mouths. In short, it feels like home.<br />
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Its been quite a trip already, complete with old acquaintances, amazing and hospitable venues, and a flop-house turned dressing room area for yours truly that will officially be my favorite green room of all time--I mean I had two couches, TWO!<br />
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And of course, no trip back home would be complete without a sampling of North Dakota's finest:<br />
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Don't laugh! I was literally raised on deer sausage (and this was before I could even grasp its phallic implications.) This particular log was shot, processed, and plattered by my own father. Packed with protein and "natural flavoring." Hey, strippers need to eat too.</div>gogoharderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757998196932778574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372737286589802265.post-62601339248443876112012-07-29T20:18:00.000-07:002012-07-29T20:18:35.367-07:00Photos from the last Boylesk 101 Showcase!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Since I'm so close to starting up my next Boylesk 101 course (August 13th), I thought I'd take a hot second to re-post some of the photos from the (G)amazing Boylesk 101 showcase from my second class. I have to say these boys worked especially hard, so much that they have continued to book shows and even produce on their own directly after finishing working with me. All in all, five brand spankin' new Boylesk-er's finished the course and performed for a PACKED audience at The Bowery Poetry Club. And thus, Teddy Turnaround, Matt Knife, Lucky Charming, Rique Shaw, and Dick Velour revealed themselves--and then some!--to the NYC Burlesque community. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">(Patience my children. You too shall soon know the secrets of the "C-string." Or, what I more pracitcally refer to as the dick pouch.)</span></div>
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The next Boylesk 101 Showcase is scheduled for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH! We'll not only showcase the upcoming students work, but also performances by former students, working professionals, and yours truly. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>FRIENDS, FANS, AND FELLOW PERFORMERS...!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">By the time you read this, I will have left New York...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">(No, I never just smile in a photo.)</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">FOR MONTANA* BEE-YAWTCHES!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">(*Note: this is a VACATION, not a permanent move! I'm getting back to my prairie-boy-meets-crunchy-lesbian-roots FOR A WEEK; I imagine there'll be lots of hiking and endless Indigo Girls playlists.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Whilst I'm away, I suggest buttering up on your boylesque and male strip club etiquette and catching "Magic Mike" in theaters...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">BUT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">MAKE SURE YOU PREP YOURSELF...</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">(You can't really tell here, but I'm actually behind that guy off to the right. Or maybe I was behind the screen, I forget.)</span></span></strong></div>
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<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/rclick.php?d=3cP9TTbmfHbZaQyn1QrUnkyoZE0oOma6&w=2&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywood.com%2Fnews%2FMagic_Mike_PSA_Who_You_Should_See_the_Movie_With%2F32109921"><span style="font-size: 18px;"> ...For the amazingly gratutious shots of Tatum Channing's butt by reading my interview with Hollywood.com concerning boylesque, male stripping, and my opinion that Channing actually can act: HERE!</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">AND... be sure to take notes so we can discuss them at my favorite Friday night floor show...</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 25px;">FRIDAY JULY 6TH</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 25px;">ROOM 69 AT HOTEL CHANTELLE</span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">(Bar top + microphone = instant stage.)</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Late nights always need early lubrication which is why I'm so happy to be back again at Calamity Chang's Room 69!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">There's always an amazing line-up, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Always a curious crowd,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">And always a FREE admission.</span></div>
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<u><strong>Room 69 at Hotel Chantelle--92 Ludlow St (just south of Delancy)</strong></u></div>
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<u><strong>9pm door/9:30 show; FREE</strong></u></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 25px;">DO YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEED MORE ATTENTION?</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 25px;">THEN TAKE A BOYLESK CLASS!</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">I'm so happy to announce a 3RD Boylesk 101 series beginning August 13th and running until September 24th, concluding in a fully produced student showcase! That's SEVEN, two-hour long classes, every Monday from 5:30-7:30pm. We will be meeting in the private studios of Triskelion Arts, located directly off the Bedford Stop on the L Train.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">My Boylesk 101 course utilizes principles of theater, storytelling, and strip-tease techniques to assist students in creating a Boylesk persona and striptease number. I work to make sure my classroom environment supports a judgement-free atmosphere while also pushing my students to explore outside their creative and personal boundaries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">If you're curious about Boylesk or are already dead set on taking the course, email me at info@gogoharder.com for class registration and details.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">And please...</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">"Help me, help YOU take your clothes off!"</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 25px;">WHO'S THAT LADY...?</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 25px;">MEET THE LADY: BURLESQUE! AT 92YTRIBECA</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">(Objects in fans are closer than they appear.)</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">This is pretty much the ULTIMATE BURLESQUE SHOW, compiling interviews, film clips, and live performances under that big, beautiful, coyly-clothed umbrella of Burlesque!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">Presented and produced by Tom Blunt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">Featuring... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span>• Onstage interview with burlesque legend <em><strong>JULIE ATLAS MUZ</strong></em><br />• Phone Q&A with film actress <em><strong>BETH GRANT</strong></em> (Donnie Darko, Little Miss Sunshine)<br />• Presentations by singer/songwriter <em><strong>JILL SOBULE</strong></em> and Gypsy Rose Lee biographer KAREN ABBOTT<br />• Hot performances by <em><strong>IRIS EXPLOSION, GO-GO HARDER, FEM APPEAL</strong></em> and <em><strong>MISS ROSE!</strong></em> Introducing stage-kitten <em><strong>ARIEL ITALIC</strong></em><br />• Raffle prizes donated by BLACK PHOENIX ALCHEMY LAB, artist MOLLY CRABAPPLE, and THE PLEASURE CHEST<br />• After-party with DJ ACCIDENT REPORT (and the Warm Leatherettes)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20px;">A word of advice: <u><strong>BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE.</strong></u> This is going to sell out!</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 25px;">AND NOW, I SADDLE UP</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Again, many thanks for reading! I'm going to interpretive sparkler dance on a mountain top in your honor July 4th.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">LOVE. PEACE. GO-GO.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">HARDER!</span></strong></div>
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<i>Ladies and gentlemen,</i></div>
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<i>Boys and girls,</i></div>
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<i>And all lovers of "the tease" (and the sleaze)...</i></div>
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<b>In just five days New York City will be drenched in an international, multicultural, glitter-n-balls shower known as the first ever...</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NEW YORK BOYLESQUE FESTIVAL!</span></b><br />
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<b> With two nights featuring over 30 Boylesque performers including Mr. Exotic World 2010, The Evil Hate Monkey pictured above!</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nyboylesquefestival.com/"><b>Click here or touch Monkey's banana for tickets and more info!</b></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!</span></b><br />
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On Saturday April 28th, YOU get the chance to learn all about the A-Z of the G-string and be teacher's pet at the one and only...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BOYLESQUE UNIVERSITY!</b></span><br />
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There's a class for everyone: history, theatre, dance, and general shenanigans! Read below for more info. All classes will be held at "The Living Room" at the Gershwin Hotel--7 East 27th St btwn (5th/Madison Ave)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text_exposed_show">A Brief History of the first
120
years of Boylesk:1883- 2003</span></span></b></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> <b>TEACHER:
SCOTT EWALT</b></span><br />
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NOON-1PM</b></span><br />
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COST: $10</b></span></div>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=561348561&ref=profile#%21/profile.php?id=561348561">Email Here on Facebook</a></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Scott Ewalt's epic documentation of Boylesk is
represented in this in depth time-line of photographs and film clips
dating from the male burlesque pioneers of the Victorian era to the
golden age of Boylesk during the sexual revolution in the mid-twentieth
century. <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text_exposed_show"> <b>Acting Burlesque</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> <b>TEACHER:
TIGGER!</b></span><br />
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TIME: 1PM-3PM</b></span><br />
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<a href="mailto:tigger@tiggertiger.com" target="_blank">tigger@tiggertiger.com</a><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> Set
the stage on fire! Go from
talented to TNT! Build a larger-than-life Burlesque Persona with Tigger!
and take your shows and your stage identity to the next level. Tigger!
is a recognized pioneer of the current burlesque scene but has been an
actor all his life, “acting like a stripper” for 20 years. Using his
degree in theatre, his experience teaching college acting, and over 30
years on the stage (both Shakespeare & Shimmy), he employs his
theatrical training & perspective to break down what makes a
burlesque performer stand out from the herd. <br /> Whatever you do in
front of any kind of an audience, You are an Actor. Learn techniques and
tips to make the most of what you’ve got. <br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="text_exposed_show">Dance
Technique for Burlesque</span></b></span></div>
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HOT TODDY</b></span><br />
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<a href="mailto:toddmk313@aol.com" target="_blank">toddmk313@aol.com</a><br />
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Incorporating jazz technique as well as Broadway
style movement, students will learn a variety of steps and moves to
incorporate into their burlesque choreography. Special focus will be
placed on body isolation & traveling movements culminating in a
short but sexy routine! Some dance or movement experience is encouraged
but not required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="text_exposed_show">Sunday April 29th </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></b><b><span class="text_exposed_show">Tassel Twirling for Men</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span class="text_exposed_show">Time: 1:00pm</span></b><br />
<b><span class="text_exposed_show">Teacher: Jonny Porkpie and Jo Boobs
Weldon</span><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></b><br />
<b><span class="text_exposed_show">Cost: $20</span></b><br />
<b><span class="text_exposed_show">More info at: </span></b><span class="text_exposed_show"><b> </b><a href="http://schoolofburlesque.com/boytassel.shtml" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>schoolofburlesque.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>boytassel.shtml</a></span><br />
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On Sunday, April 29, as part of
the New York Boylesque Festival, "Burlesque Mayor of New York City"
Jonny Porkpie teams with NY School of Burlesque Headmistress Jo "Boobs"
Weldon to get men in the rotation with "Tassel Twirling for Men". The
course description reads: "If <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">you've got nipples, you can twirl tassels. If
you've got a butt, you can twirl assels. And guess what you need to
twirl a tasticle? Put your best chest forward and learn this unique
skill from a man (and a woman) who have taught tassel twirling on every
part of the body in every part of the world. From NYC to LA, Coney
Island to Sydney Harbor, everywhere the globe spins, they've brought the
twirl. Tassels, assels, and tasticles provided. Why should girls have
all the fun?"</span></div>
</div>gogoharderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757998196932778574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372737286589802265.post-50312480450016570612012-04-09T09:49:00.000-07:002012-04-09T09:49:54.357-07:00Facial Expressions: or, Avoiding the "Dead-eyed slut doll face."Though I realized I've probably been beating the proverbial unicorn to death throughout the Intro to Boylesk Class when it comes to the topic of eye contact, I can't help but personally feel that burlesque is an eye contact sport!<br />
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Consider this: performers from stand up comics to singers
all work with a microphone and utilize various spin-offs of that popular—albeit
overdone—phrase: “everyone having a good time tonight?” However, as strippers
we don’t necessarily have that luxury of sound. Instead we rely on an arch of
the eyebrow, a pouting lip, a crooked smile, and an infinite supply of facial
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Facial expressions are an essential part of one's striptease. They help a performer tell his story, sell his number, and most importantly, sell himself to his audience. Even if a performer is doing a non-linear or story-based number, facial expressions still imbue the stripping of garments with a sense of intention and emotion. So, in class, I forced the boys to take a spot at the dance mirrors and practice facial expressions that were unique and individual to each guy--think that one scene in <i>Fried Green Tomatoes</i> minus the vagina-gazing.<br />
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However, not every situation onstage allows the performer to engage directly with his audience. For instance, you may be on a gigantic theatre stage with blinding lights or perhaps you find yourself in a crowded bar full of people tweeting about being at a burlesque show and brainstorming clever trending hash tags. And, as Jo Weldon Boobs also pointed out during a surprise visit, its physically impossible to make eye contact with every member of one's audience.<br />
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AND... in addition to what will be two amazing shows, there will also be four fantastic BOYLESK WORKSHOPS! Introducing...</div>
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Taught by Scott Ewalt, Tigger!, Hot Toddy, and Go-Go Harder and brought to you by Daniel Nardicio and Thirsty Girl Productions, we cover practically every inch of Boylesque (think yardsticks.) Read below for classes and info:</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text_exposed_show">A Brief History of the first 120
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> <br /> Scott Ewalt's epic documentation of Boylesk is
represented in this in depth time-line of photographs and film clips
dating from the male burlesque pioneers of the Victorian era to the
golden age of Boylesk during the sexual revolution in the mid-twentieth
century. <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> <br /> Set the stage on fire! Go from
talented to TNT! Build a larger-than-life Burlesque Persona with Tigger!
and take your shows and your stage identity to the next level. Tigger!
is a recognized pioneer of the current burlesque scene but has been an
actor all his life, “acting like a stripper” for 20 years. Using his
degree in theatre, his experience teaching college acting, and over 30
years on the stage (both Shakespeare & Shimmy), he employs his
theatrical training & perspective to break down what makes a
burlesque performer stand out from the herd. <br /> Whatever you do in
front of any kind of an audience, You are an Actor. Learn techniques and
tips to make the most of what you’ve got. <br /> </span><br />
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style movement, students will learn a variety of steps and moves to
incorporate into their burlesque choreography. Special focus will be
placed on body isolation & traveling movements culminating in a
short but sexy routine! Some dance or movement experience is encouraged
but not required.<br /> </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> <br /> It's a bird!<br />
It's a plane!<br /> It's... a somewhat bedazzled, exotic Boylesk dancer!<br />
Like superheroes? Love taking off your clothes? Perfect, because Harder
is dedicated to transform you from the boy-next-door into the sex-bomb
boy wonder! We'll examine how to apply Boylesk and striptease basics to
everyday clothing--think hipster nerd--and learn the A-Z of the
g-string! <br /> Please bring a nerd look composed of clothing from home
(think slacks, button down shirt, sweater, glasses, and especially a tie
and belt.) Also, bring a pair of boxers or underwear and a g-string or
jock strap. We'll create a routine that you can add your own stripper
spin to and reveal your Boylesk bombshell!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Check back for class location. For any questions regarding specific classes, email me at info@gogoharder.com and I'll point your pencil in the right direction. </span><br />
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So... its with great pleasure to fill you in on the official details of where the clothes will be coming off...</div>
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Proudly bringing you a brawny, ballzy revue that's 100% man--not from concentrate!
Featuring the Intro to Boylesk Class students, these novice strip
teasers have been learning the A-Z of the G-string for 7 weeks and now
finally show YOU what they’ve learned—a<span class="text_exposed_hide"></span><span class="text_exposed_show">nd what they’re made of!</span></div>
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1pm door/2pm show</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> Bowery Poetry Club</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> 308 Bowery (btwn
Bleecker/East Houston St), near the F, V subways</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> $8</span></b></div>
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To help my students and myself breakdown the bare parts of a striptease number, I defined the Final Reveal as such:<br />
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However, I tried to impress upon my budding boylesk'ers that while of course a final reveal can imply a physical reveal of one's body, there are many different ways of "climaxing" in your number. The following are just a few examples I've observed and loosely termed from watching the amazing burlesque and boylesk artists I have the privilege of performing with.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Again, semi-nude or full nudity reveals are of course always a great way to end a piece. Female performers showcase pasty covered breasts and a g-string or merkin, and male performers strip to a g-string or pouch. I personally believe that if burlesque girls are stripping off as much as possible then we male performer's too need to be willing to at least strip down to a bare bum. And one set of cheeks I never get tired of looking at belong to the fantastic Chicago based Ray Gunn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">What I really admire about this particular number of Julie's is that she is thoroughly stripped down halfway through her piece, yet there is still more story to be told. Julie's final reveal not only relates to the story she's created of a real life serial killer but also is both clever and funny in its (literal) execution.</span><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">As audience members I think we are always amazed especially but acts or feats we feel ourselves never capable of achieving. Even the (semi) simple act of jumping into the splits can cause a crowd to burst into cheers from its sheer dynamic physicality. Though Miss Ekaterina displays a variety of professionally trained contortions throughout this number, she saves a trick that not only manages to be physically impressive but also extremely hilarious. Her number is wildly successful not only for its use of impressive physical stunts, but also because she has incorporated these moves into a believable, highly entertaining st<span style="font-size: small;">or<span style="font-size: small;">y</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span><b><br /></b></span></div>
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I finally have video for one of my new favorite acts: Rhinestone Cowboy. Its one part Liberace, one part break-away, and all parts Broke Back Boylesk! </div>
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There are amazing examples in the burlesque community of ladies who exemplify this style of "female impersonation," including my dear friend and mentor World Famous *BOB* <br />
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Performers like Bob inspire me to continually improve upon my appearance onstage. As a male performer I find it both fun, yet somewhat difficult to literally make-up and present a boy onstage who is both masculine and yet offers something exotic as well without too much drag. (And note, I'm speaking only for myself and my own preferred look, not any other boylesk performer.)<br />
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One styling I try to always make a habit for the stage is... THE GLITTER NIPPLE (cue tingling of bells and chimes.)<br />
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I first encountered the glitter nipple doing shows with incomparable Tigger! who is always masterfully made-up. The process is really quite simple, and after awhile of assuring fellow male performers that I'm in fact not wearing tiny, tiny pasties, I thought I'd share my process... I give you, the not-so-ancient-art of the Glitter Nipple (again, cue tingling of bells and chimes):</div>
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glitter as it coats more evenly and sticks better than the big square
craft glitter. The brand I buy (Ricky's NYC) comes in a tiny almost
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I hope that helps boys! And remember, a little eyeliner and a glitter nip go a long way!gogoharderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757998196932778574noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372737286589802265.post-29952469279014190182012-03-18T11:20:00.000-07:002012-03-18T11:20:08.741-07:00Ride that Tie!So yesterday in class the boys and I looked at two essentially "masculine" garments and how to strip them off our bodies: the tie and the button down (not break-away) dress shirt. There's a myriad of ways to strip and play with these clothing items as well as some pitfalls to avoid. For instance, I know when I first started stripping I would often "floss" my body with my tie, i.e., rapidly rub it back and forth between my legs as if I was a deranged boyscout trying to light a fire in my crotch (totally different number).<br />
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Instead, I was thankfully redirected by Miss Jo Weldon Boobs of the New York School of Burlesque to hold the tie tautly in both hands, and then gyrate my pelvis forward and back again as if riding it for a much more controlled, need I say sexier bit of "stripper-ography."<br />
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Once the garment is off its really up to the performer to make the most or least out of it. It's helpful to remember that you probably won't spend the same amount of time playing with each costume piece. You would just end up with a number that's very short or very long but in either case not that dynamic or interesting. Instead, I encouraged the students on top of exploring the many options for how a garment comes off their bodies to also play with different tempos and rhythms hidden in their music to create more varied, layered choreography. Below are two videos of burlesque and boylesque stars Boo Boo Darlin' and Ray Gunn, each taking a basic strip tease and not only imbuing it with the above mentioned point, but also creating extremely specific, personal story lines with their numbers resulting in sexy, humorous, and entertaining pieces. <br />
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And yet, Nomi is a perfect example for this post of a dancer who knew her assets: a wicked hyper-extension of the pelvis <i>and</i> some fine, fine nail art. I say this jokingly, but it seems to me that as strippers and teasers we have two kinds of assets: those that are specific to our gender and those that belong specifically to the performer. As a boylesker in a basic striptease, I'm taking off layer after layer of clothing and garments to reveal what? Essentially, my junk. Whether clad in some flashy spandex or a spiked up codpiece, the strip revolves around revealing what makes me male. What makes the number special, is my individual assets or personality I reveal during the number. Yesterday in class, I challenged the students to seriously think about what makes them each special as performers and how to reveal at least glimpses of those traits during their teases. Is it a smile? A specific body part or region? A thick mat of chest hair? Etc., etc. Whatever it may be, I know that when I'm in the audience I'm amazed most not only by a great number, but more so by a great personality, and there's just as many ways to showcase that as there are to take your pants off.</div>
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However, I often find myself explaining what it is "I do" over and over to new acquaintances, at parties, and in some cases, to new-and old-burlesque gals. Whereas at first I used to feel self conscious or even annoyed at having to explain that I'm "kind of a male performer in the burlesque scene, but I'm not just a stripper but I'm also kind of an actor and it's also sort of like a performance art...etc." I actually now relish the opportunity to enlighten others about this performance form which has now completely occupied my time. Even more exciting to me is the fact that more and more boys are getting involved in the scene, so much now that there are two new, need I say MAJOR events happening on different sides of the Atlantic:<br />
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The festival happens APRIL 27-28. I will not be surprised if these events completely sell out, so get your tickets in advance <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/232972">HERE</a>! </div>
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Over the past year and a half I've had the great joy to travel back and forth between NYC and London to perform and teach. Again, while there have been male performers in the UK scene for awhile, there has been such a growth lately that the <a href="http://londonburlesquefest.com/2012-british-world-male-crown">WORLD BURLESQUE GAMES</a> now have a male show (which I will be competing in) PLUS, my dear friend and powerhouse producer TEMPEST ROSE has extended her Burlesque Idol empire to now include a BOYLESQUE IDOL! </div>
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I just wanted to share a newly found band whose music is this amazing blend of jazz, rock, and sleaze that I just know they'll fit right in with the Intro to Boylesk Class: King Khan and His Shrines. Founded by King Khan himself (alias Arish Khan) the band's psychedelic rock shows are usually home to theatrical, weird and--no shame--idiotic stage antics including but not limited to a cheer leader go-go girl known as Bamborrella.</div>
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My students and I will also be working on exercises and a group number to one of Khan's songs for our showcase, APRIL 22ND! More on that soon! </div>
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Luckily for me I have EIGHT eager new students, all waiting to bust out of their clothes--and that's exactly what we did today.<br />
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My Intro to Boylesk Class is geared towards learning the basics of baring it all in a striptease number that is 1) well orgazined, 2) entertaining, and 3) ultimately the student's own creation.We have seven classes to create these numbers which are then produced in a student showcase (mark your calendar's, April 22nd!).<br />
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Besides introducing the students to the strict school uniform (which would be underwear), we also specifically examined making an entrance onstage emphasizing economy of movement, eye contact, and individual audience interactions and moments. So instead of teaching the beginning steps of making a pie crust, or say, sewing a button (ah, speech class) I instead instructed this fresh crop of strip teaser's and pleaser's on the importance of maintaining eye contact while suggestively rotating your hips.<br />
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We also discussed creating a stage persona or a stage character. The
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onstage. Without diving too deep into the aesthetics of performance (this is a post after all), I asked themselves to consider either developing a stage persona, or, a stage character. Its my personal opinion that the former term is more of an extension of one's own personality amplified for the stage where the latter is perhaps a more extreme personality that may or may not share the performer's own thoughts, values, let alone habits of walking, talking, or dressing. For example, singer Beyonce Knowles, an already well established, somewhat wholesome pop culture persona created "Sasha Fierce" as a more wild, exotic character to inhabit onstage.<br />
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