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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 167 min read
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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 1610 min read
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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 168 min read
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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 166 min read
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