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As I am an eager beaver, I was the first to arrive but soon the studio filled up with ladies from all walks of life. As we drank beer and wine and ate lots of cheese and cookies, we learned about the class and about burlesque. I learned that our group number will involve cute little saloon inspired outfits and I also learned that solos are MANDATORY. Not 30 seconds mandatory... 3 - 5 minutes mandatory! Pretty scary stuff. Not only do I have to design my own costume for my solo, I have to think of my own act. I thought then and there that vomiting was a very real possibility.
But! After listening to our instructors and my class mates who range from clown school graduates to mothers I couldn't be more excited to dive right in and learn more and more about burlesque and prepare for my solo act.
Our assignment this week is to start thinking about our solo acts and think of a name. I ran a poll last week for my burlesque name but after hearing funny suggestions such as Kitty Kitty Gang Bang I decided to opt for something more 'punny'. So, I would like to announce you can refer to me as Rufflesilkskin (I gotta star moisturizing STAT) just like the evil fable character Rumpelstiltskin.
I'll be researching all week on what I want to do with my solo act. I think I definitely want to sing and maybe try my hand in comedy. Any suggestions... I'm open!