Showgirl Story Time: Being the Center Girl in Tiller
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Showgirl Story Time: Odd Gigs for Jubilee!
Hello Member!I am sharing this video to share what some dancers would do in their free time when not performing in the show. We called it gigging, or gig work and some people did it to save cash to buy a house or save up for a special trip. I really wish I knew about
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Showgirl costume photos: Gazealous feathered headdress
One of my favorite pieces in my costume collection, Gazealous feathered Showgirl headdress. It was created as a collaboration between my love, Professor Phelyx, and I. We challenged ourselves to come up with a truly unique sculpture to then adorn with coque feathers and Swarovski crystals. If you are curious about the making of this
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Gazealous feathered headdress part 3, stats
This is part three in a series about my Gazealous feather fan dance costume. If you missed it, you can watch part one and part two for more of the scoop about this costume. Watch the video below to learn just how much it cost to bring this headdress to life! The Sparkle Snacks (time
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Gazealous feathered headdress part 2, process
This is part two in a series about my Gazealous feather fan dance costume. If you missed part one, watch it here. Watch the video below to learn the real process of constructing a Showgirl headdress from scratch! The Sparkle Snacks (time lapse creation videos) for this hat can be found here. Thank you for
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Gazealous feathered headdress part 1, inspiration
This is part one in a series about my Gazealous feathered headdress feather fan dance costume. Watch the video to learn the inspiration behind an act that was created in response to my desire to differentiate burlesque strippers from real Showgirls. The Sparkle Snacks (time lapsed costume creation videos) for this hat can be found
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So Com Voce feather fan dance costume, part 3: stats
This is part three in a series about my So Com Voce burlesque fan dance. If you missed them, you can find part one and two to learn more about this costume. Watch the video to learn just how much this costume cost to make and what happened to it when after I retired the
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So Com Voce feather fan dance costume, part 2: process
This is part two in a series about my So Com Voce burlesque fan dance costume. Watch part one if you missed it, to learn the inspiration behind this costume. In this video, I share all about the process involved in this costume, from hand-beading to the construction of the bra and g string. Thank
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So Com Voce feather fan costume, part 1: inspiration
This is part one in a series about my So Com Voce burlesque fan dance costume. Watch the video to learn the inspiration behind an act that was created in response to a burlesque show challenge. Thank you for watching! Part two about the process releases next week! Stay tuned!
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Showgirl Story Time: Jubilee Farewell Tradition
It’s been 16 years since I left the Jubilee! I tend to reminisce even more about the show around the 2nd week of March, as that was about the time I last performed on that stage. So I thought it would be fun to share about the silly farewell tradition that Jubilee had for performers
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What is a raked stage, Tip-a-thon, bevel and quick change?
Wondering what the heck a raked stage, bevel, tip-a-thon and quick change are? Watch the video to learn more so you can listen to my friend Anna’s episode, episode 12 Command that stage with a walk. Lots of good stuff discussed about show life in this episode!! Leave any questions or comments below! ? Athena
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Frou Frou Fête: Gazealous costume
Hey Member! It’s time for another dress up session! This is one of my favorite costumes that I’ve ever designed and made. It has been a beautiful becoming that’s been going since 2015. If you want to see more about the making of this costume, click here. Comment below with your favorite part of this
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Showgirl Story Time: Dancing Nudes lines
Welcome to another Showgirl Story Time!! In this video I am talking about my time as a Nude dancer in Jubilee! Nude dancer or dancing nudes were the names for the topless Showgirls in the showgirl production shows in Las Vegas. Here I talk about what it was like to be one and how they categorized
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Showgirl Story Time: Defining “Line Captain” & “Swing”
Welcome to another Showgirl Story Time!! In this video, I am answering the question, “What is a line captain and a swing?” I made this video as a result of the conversation I had with my friend Rachel Zinn during the chat for her episode, Under the Microscope. Make sure to watch this video and
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Showgirl Story Time: Bluebell dancers
What are Bluebell Dancers? Bluebell dancers are part of a world-famous troupe of classically trained dancers that toured the world and embellished Showgirl productions. In this video I am talking about my time as a Bluebell dancer in Jubilee! To learn more about what a Bluebell dancer is, watch the video! Enjoy!?Athena Gazealous Costume:Crown and
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Showgirl Story Time: Defining the “Lines”
Welcome to another Showgirl Story Time!! In this video, I am defining lines, the way that they organized the performers in Jubilee. The names of the lines have come up in a few of my podcast interviews and I figure they need a bit of defining! I will dive deeper into each line that I
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