I'm Vivian Slim, the show's assistant director. So far you've been hearing all about the show from our wonderful Lilli Vyne (and you still will!) but Lilli has asked those of us working on the show with her to work on the blog as well.
It's still so early in the process of developing this show but Lilli, Mimi (our wonderful costumer/producer) and myself have been working on ideas for this show since at least last April (or for the past three years if you're Lilli!).
The work the three of us have done together for the past few years has been very unique and special - mostly because when we all started doing burlesque we had really no idea what we were doing and we all learned together. There's a lot of watching youtube and reading books and, if you can afford it, going to see shows and attending workshops.
I think that's why we feel it's so important that we're develop the show the way we are. We want it to be an organic experience, so to speak. So everything from the name to the flow of the show is developed by the group.
Sure, if you're going to juggle, you should probably have some prior experience. But for the most part, if you want to learn something for the show, we're more than willing to help - either we can teach you or we can find someplace you can learn (I'm doing a number with belly dance in it - Do I know how to belly dance? No. Have I found easy, within my budget ways in which to learn? Yes!).
We want to foster inspiration and community. Sorry if that sounds a little cheesy but it's true!!
Also, we don't want anyone to be afraid to talk to us or ask for help! We might not have the answers but we can get them, and we're pretty experienced at making something out of nothing.
So, welcome to the circus! We're so glad you came!
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