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Burlesque Backstage Pass (Article 6) - Who Let Me On Stage? Imposter Syndrome in Burlesque
I was at the 2025 Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHOF) Weekender and Perle Noire was given the Sassy Lassy Award for “significant impact in the...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 20257 min read


Burlesque Backstage Pass (Article 5) – When the Curtain Closes: the Role of Rejection
My tea bag tab from the morning I was writing this article. Coincidence? I think not. Rejection in burlesque cuts deep. It can hurt more...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 202510 min read


Burlesque Backstage Pass (Article 4) - You Can’t Shimmy With Us (Unless You Network): A Burlesque Performer’s Guide to Making Connections and Dodging Drama, Mean Girls Style
Haters. I have them. I know of one person who throws me so much shade I call them my arch nemesis. It used to really (REALLY) upset me,...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 20258 min read


Burlesque Backstage Pass (Article 3) - From Tassels to Taxes: Business Skills for Burlesque Performers
Burlesque is more than just an art form—it’s a business. Every shimmy, every tease, every elaborate costume tells a story, but behind the...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Burlesque Backstage Pass (Article 2): Rhinestones Ain’t Cheap - The Financial Realities of Being a Burlesque Performer
Photo of Dee Lightfull in her favorite burlesque robe taken by Sweetheart Pinup Burlesque is an art form rooted in self-expression,...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Burlesque Backstage Pass: Stepping into the Spotlight - Getting Into Burlesque
Meet Dee Lightfull: IT director by day, burlesque star by night. Bold, flirty, and empowering, she brings glitter and humor to every...
Dee Lightfull
Jul 16, 20256 min read
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