Anything that involves an audience. Good times. Burlesque (of course!), Cabaret, Vaudeville, Variety, Musical Theatre. Our name in lights. Dressing up: fishnets, fringe, beading, sparkle, diamonds, feathers...as in boas or fans, hats, fedoras, gloves...long gloves, diamonds, heels...very high heels, pin curls, rhinestones, suspenders, swishy hair (we're ok with wigs and pieces), large hoop earrings, flowers, color, red, aqua, pinstripes, bow ties...yeah the sexy ones, polka dots and stripes...but not together, lipstick, lipgloss, lips, shiny things, did we mention diamonds? Cafes, pinups and classic cars. Jessica Rabbit. Muscles, nice smile, dimples, six foot two, green eyes...hotness.
Music
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Christina Aguilera, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, Richard Cheese, Jessica Rabbit
Movies
Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Cabaret, All That Jazz, Bring It On, Take the Lead, Charlie's Angels do burlesque in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Princess Bride, Victor/Victoria, anything with Gene Kelly, West Side Story, Idlewild, Strictly Ballroom
Television
So You Think You Can Dance, Charmed, Top Chef
Books
Pretty Things - Liz Goldwyn, My Blue Notebooks - Liane de Pougy, Goodness Had Nothing to Do with It - Mae West, The Cabaret - Lisa Appignanesi, The Bad Girl's Guide - Cameron Tuttle
Heroes
Gentlemen, Jamba Juice, Starbucks, pumpkin pie (at 3am!), Gene Kelly
a bit o' Burlesque's Details
Status:
Single
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Hometown:
San Diego
Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
Occupation:
Dancer, Performer, Entertainer
a bit o' Burlesque has postponed the Nov 7 workshop. Our next workshop will be on Dec 5. Stay tuned for details. Posted at 5:57 AM Nov 7 view more
About me: a bit o' Burlesque is a modern day traditional burlesque dance company that delivers sassy, saucy and humorous entertainment to audiences in San Diego and beyond at private parties and classes, workshops, promotions and events, stage extravaganzas and more. Contact us at abitoburlesque@gmail.com or (858) 405 9453.
UPDATE:
We're participating in Thrill The World San Diego tomorrow at 5:30pm. This is the San Diego contingent of the world's largest simultaneous dance of Thriller (done in zombie costumes too!). Do consider joining in the fun or just come see us! Everyone can do it. No dance experience necessary. View our blog for info.
The Halloween showcase was awesome. Thank you to all our wonderful performers for being in it. We love you! Here's a little about it:
Don't miss this spectacular event, a dangerously delectable collection of performances for your feasting pleasure, featuring a bit o' Burlesque, Body Poets, Saphira, L.2.D (Live 2 Dance) and Iza Moon Dance Collective.
Packed with frighteningly talented performers from San Diego, this beguiling showcase brings you a cast of sinfully delicious, dark, eerie, devious, and kooky characters in burlesque, hip hop, jazz, fusion, belly dance, and more. Buy your tickets NOW!
a bit o' Burlesque presents
TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE
A Halloween Dance Showcase
Saturday October 10
8pm
featuring performances by
a bit o' Burlesque
Body Poets
Saphira
L.2.D (Live 2 Dance)
Iza Moon Dance Collective
Burlesque, belly dance, fusion, jazz, hip hop, and more!
Doors open: 7pm
Show time: 8pm
Center Theater at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025
FREE PARKING!
Tickets:
General Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Student/Military/Senior/Fans (with secret code): $12 in advance, $17 at the door
View our blog for ticket, directions and parking info.
Want a peek at what we do? This delicious performance features Absinthe, Ginger, Peaches and Roxy:
And here's another juicy titbit featuring Peaches, Roxy and Sugar:
Here is Sugar as Madame Mirage at Fishnet Follies Comic Strip (and you'll see Rosie and Peaches as Spy vs. Spy as well):
And here is Belladonna as "Black Widow" at the same show:
We're on SignOnSanDiego.com! Check out the video about us here. (It's after the ad)
A huge big THANK YOU to all of you who voted for us for the Goldstar Events contest. You rock! We didn't win but check out our entry:
We had so much fun at Tiki Oasis in August. Thank you to: Baby Doe and Otto for a fabu event, The Devil-ettes for their sparkling go-go moves and spunkiness, Pollo Del Mar and The Del Reys for being awesome bands to go-go for, all the photographers for the smashing pinup photo shoot and
Keep-A-Breast for a truly wonderful casting experience.
COMIC STRIP on Friday July 24 was delicious. Thank you Fishnet Follies, Lily and Matt and Dr Sketchy's!
Both nights of SWEET TREATS last year sold out! It was incredible! Thank you to all who attended. We had a blast performing for you! See what it was all about below or in our blog.
On September 5 & 6, for two very special nights, North Park Vaudeville Theater and Candy Shoppe and a bit o' Burlesque present SWEET TREATS, a delicious burlesque show to tantalize your senses.
Featuring a collection of scrumptious acts by a bit o' Burlesque, this tastefully naughty show brings you dance and comedy in the old fashioned burlesque tradition. Try to figure out what's going on in "What's That?", "ooh" and "ah" at the lovely Can Can girls, see who's a "Big Spender", laugh yourself silly at "John and Marsha" and enjoy other yummy morsels of entertainment in this sweet, saucy and playful production. Starring Absinthe, Belladonna, Ginger, Harley, Ivana, Peaches, Rosie, Roxy, Sapphire, and Sugar - 10 very delectable reasons to see this show.
SWEET TREATS will delight and amuse you with eye candy and non-stop laughs at the heavenly North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe, an intimate theater specializing in Vaudeville style variety shows, new plays, and melodramas in combination with an old fashioned candy shoppe. With a selection of over 250 types of candy, this candy shoppe offers real sweet treats you didn't know were still available. Enjoy salt water taffy, candy sticks, root beer barrels, Mary Janes, and old fashioned candy bars as well as hard candies and soft candies and even gum and cold drinks. You will be mesmerized by the luscious baskets and barrels and buckets of goodies and you won't be able to resist buying a sweet bit of nostalgia.
Tickets:
To buy tickets, call North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe at (619) 220 8663. Leave a message with your info and they will get back to you. They check messages and they take credit cards.
Please note seats are on a first come, first served basis so early arrival is suggested. Doors open at 7:30pm.
The theater is on El Cajon Blvd between Florida St and Alabama St, just east of Blockbuster Video. Look for the pink candy shoppe storefront. Plenty of FREE street parking!
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FROM 2008:
We had a blast at the August Dr Sketchy's session. Visit http://www.drsketchysandiego.com/ for some photos. We'll have more soon.
Fishnet Follies Burlesque Brunch on Sunday August 10 was a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Make sure you go to one. They will be on the 2nd Sunday of every month!
Comic Strip on July 25 was plenty of fun. Pics and video (yes, video!) will come soon. Thank you to all our fans and supporters!
Peek-a-Boo, our show on June 22, was amazing! Thank you to all who came out to see us. We will also put up photos for this soon. In the meantime, here's what people said about the show:
"Saucyyy!" - Ana D
"Wow! Great Show!" - Karen J
"Fabulous fun - thank you!!" - Libby W
If you've been to any of our performances and you have any photos or videos, please send them our way. We'd love to post them.
♥ I had soooo much at the workshop yesterday. My boyfriend loves the dance Wish I could come to the next workshop but I'll be out of town . Can't wait to see the show on Saturday!!!! ♥
Spend this St. Patrick’s Day at the 13th Annual shamROCK!
Tuesday, March 17th / 4 PM to Midnight
Two Stages / Five Live Bands / DJ Stage
Main Gate at 5th & G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter
Inside enjoy Miller Lite, Jameson Irish Whiskey and traditional Irish Fayre
shamROCK wristband also includes no cover, drink and food specials at 35 participating Gaslamp Hot Spots!
Your shamROCK tickets are available here!
For more info go to:
www. myspace. com/gaslampshamrock. com
Hey! Thanks for the add request! We are hosting the largest online choreography competition! One winner will receive $5,000 and a feature story! Visit www. ChoreographersExposed. com to enter or to vote for your favorite choreographer! See ya there:)
We loved the show on Saturday!!!! Let me know when the restaurant thing-y is happening.
. Can't wait to see the show on Saturday!!!! ♥
