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Josephine Baker - The Last of the Great Burlesque Artists - Was the Toast of Paris in the 20s
Josephine Baker was one of the most famous acts of the early 1920's, one of the first major black stars and one of the last famous burlesque starlets. Her entrance electrified the roaring 20's audiences - she was naked except for a skirt of feathers and slung over the shoulders of a large
How To Give A Lap Dance - Powerful 5 Instructions For Newbies
Nowadays, lap dancing is gaining immense popularity and this form of dancing is featured in many night clubs that cater to men however many women don't know that they can give their partner this special treat right in their own home. Learning how to give a lap dance is quite easy and can be don
Why Are Salsa Shoes Important for Salsa Dancing?
An enthusiast who is keen to dance well on the salsa floor should also make sure to select the best salsa shoes. A salsa dancer can perform the various salsa steps and movements to perfection only when the enthusiast is well-equipped with the best salsa shoes. The right salsa shoes not only allows t
How to Run a Circus Skills Workshop
If you are able to spin a plate, juggle and use the diabolo and a few more props, then have you ever considered running a Circus Skills Workshop at a local event or a fundraiser? Here are some of the most common types of workshop I currently run. Each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and
6 Runway Modeling Success Tips
Runway modeling is a great way to launch your career! You never know who is in the audience: a top designer, photographer or talent scout. Great runway models are made, not born (well there are some exceptions). Here are 6 tips to help you knock them dead on the catwalk:
Top 5 talk show predictions for 2015
An Amy Schumer talk show on ABC? Ellen DeGeneres gets ready to retire? Our five predictions for 2015!
How to Make an Irish Dance Dress
Irish dance enjoys global popularity, and the competitions can be very intense. The competitiveness extends beyond the dancers themselves to the dress designs as well. Because of this, the dresses can get expensive quickly. Making an Irish dance dress is an alternative to purchasing a ready-made one
Break A Leg
Theater, I think, is probably the most understated area of the Arts. So much these days is on the big screen and DVD's now that maybe we have forgotten just what amazing writing and acting actually takes place each day on the stage.There are some amazing stage shows, most start off in London an
Learn to Paint With Smoke
Most of us have dabbled in painting a few times in our lives. One of the most crucial notions that can guide us through this relaxing hobby has to do with selecting the medium and the method with which you want to perform this activity. Generally, painting is undertaken on a canvas or other flat sur
2012 Honorees for BCA 10 Awards (Continued)
Americans for the Arts recently announced its picks for the Business Committee for the Arts' 2012 BCA 10 Honorees.
Judy Collins: Musician, Writer and Activist
Judy Collins has been singing her heart out for 52 years, writing about the joys and sorrows that touch people. As a writer, she has looked into her own heart and shared her successes and tragedies with the world. After 52 years, she shows no sign of stopping with a heart-wrenching book about her so
Our favorite quotes from NBC's 'Late Night' hosts
David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. Our favorite funny quotes from all four 'Late Night' hosts.
Lighting & Production Resources
Film and video projects require the use of a number of production resources. As a collaborative type of work, each project needs a number of production experts in various fields, including directing, cinematography, art direction, producing, acting, editing, animation, special effects and music. Eac
Why All Ballet Dancers Need a Summer Study Intensive
Any dancer who is serious about becoming a professional needs to look into summer study intensives. Many ballet companies also have affiliate ballet schools where the professional ballerinas of tomorrow are trained today. They are always on the lookout for new talent, and often a summer study intens
Inside Chicago's Best Acting Schools
Yesterday in class, today in theatres and tomorrow in the Oscar Academy Awards receiving an award, it's the ideal transformation that every actor dreams about. I mean; who doesn't like receiving an award for an outstanding performance? Or even appearing in the nomination list of a popula
Talking to Jamaican Dancer and Choreographer, L'Antoinette Stines
In 1978, Jamaican dancer/choreographer, L'Antoinette Stines, founded Miami's first, primarily black dance company, L'Acadco. Returning to Jamaica in 1982 she continued to grow with her company and together they have become dynamic ambassadors for Jamaican culture. L'Acadco's
Monologues For Auditions
Monologues For Auditions is dedicated to finding the audition material for men, women, and children. With comprehensive advice for straight plays and musical theatre, this article and the author's blog provides information on audition material selection, audition preparation, and insider tips s