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How Burlesque Dance Has Changed Over the Years

Posted by Charismatico on 8th Feb 2024

How Burlesque Dance Has Changed Over the Years
Burlesque, the theatrical blend of extravagance, satire, dance, and sensuality, has been entertaining thousands since the 19th century. This empowering art form is renowned for celebrating the human body and pushing societal norms while bringing comedic joy to all. Today, we are going to discuss the evolution of burlesque and how it started as a playful and exaggerated parody …

Samba Dance Costume 101: understanding the basics

Posted by Charismatico on 15th Dec 2023

Samba Dance Costume 101: understanding the basics
The samba, like most South American dances, originates from a blend of African and South American influences. You will often see this dance style during Carnival in Brazil, but also in many other countries and settings. Let’s explore the reasons for the popularity of the samba and how choosing the right costume can help to highlight your performance.Where it all beganSamba can …

Global Inspirations: How Rave Costumes Vary from Country to Country

Posted by Charismatico on 6th Nov 2023

Global Inspirations: How Rave Costumes Vary from Country to Country
Music festivals and the overall rave scene are some of the most popular events globally, from Tomorrowland to Glastonbury to Burning Man. Tickets to these festivals often sell quickly, and participants spend months of the year preparing for these events. Attendees globally have put many of these festivities on the map, showcasing specific outfits geared towards the spirit of th …

Rave costume basics: a Beginners Guide to Dressing for the Party

15th Sep 2023

Rave costume basics: a Beginners Guide to Dressing for the Party
The thrill and energy of a rave will elevate all of your senses as you move to the DJ’s electronic beats while being engulfed in a visual spectacle of light shows and special effects. Typically, it is a large event that keeps you exhilarated and dancing with the crowd for hours on end enjoying the bedrock of modern-day rave culture, being PLUR (peace, love, unity, respect). …

Why Burlesque Dancing Can Be Your New Creative Outlet

15th Sep 2023

Why Burlesque Dancing Can Be Your New Creative Outlet
Those of us who have given any thought to the subject, probably have a vague, pre-conceived notion of burlesque. Picturing voluptuous, curvy women dancing suggestively in revealing bodices, often trailing a fabulous feather boa. And in many ways, we would not be too far wide of the mark, but there is much more to the story and some interesting reasons why some dancers are fi …