Packing for your first burlesque show can feel a little overwhelming. Some people are ultra minimal. Some people pack the kitchen sink. The sweet spot is somewhere in between. Prefer to listen to Lila ramble about this rather than reading? Hit play on the audio below: Download your show day packing cheat sheet here: What you pack your things in is entirely up to you. You do not need a special “show bag” to be a real performer. A well-loved tote, suitcase, or carry-on that’s

Choosing a stage name is one of the most exciting parts of stepping into burlesque. It feels like a milestone, like you’re finally becoming a performer. And because of that, it’s very easy to want to choose something immediately and move on. But here’s the thing: a stage name sticks. It follows you through classes, shows, posters, introductions, Instagram handles, and awkward MC pronunciations for years. Sometimes decades. So while it feels like a small decision, it’s actu

Cello Bordello shares her go-to tips and tricks for tights, stockings, and everything in between.

As any burlesque aficionado knows, feathers play a huge part in our history. The minute Sally Rand stepped out at the 1933 Chicago...

When it comes to being up on that stage you want to look like a superstar - there’s no wallflowers here! So your facial features need to...

Over the last 6 years, Lila Luxx & KTB have coached dozens of gorgeous women into flattering, stunning poses at their Pinup Perfection...

1. Learn the basics. Before gracing the stage, take some classes in burlesque and other movement disciplines. Whether its ballet,...

Here is a quick tutorial on Victory Rolls, by the Bombshell Academy’s Vintage styling teacher Bettie Butcher. Things you will need: *...

Let’s face it, once you get past the illusion and glamour, burlesque is a business. Whether you’re a solo artist, a troupe, a costumier...

Hello Bombshells! We truly do love our job - we get to spend our days surrounded by glitter, glamour and incredible students so we've...