£12.99 (plus p&p)


Presented by MoB founder and 'veteran' burlesque artiste, writer, director and researcher Kittie Klaw, this DVD marks another giant leap forward in the MoB's efforts to bring the wonderful art-form of burlesque into your homes for your doing pleasure.

In Burlesque for Beginners, expert tuition is provided from our dedicated teachers, Gypsy Charms and Viva Misadventure. Historical facts, advice and insider tips are given from Kittie herself and crafty secrets on how to make your own nipple tassels and feather fascinators are shared by luxury accessories designer Ruby Rouge.

As the UK's foremost expert on Burlesque Striptease, Gypsy demonstrates both her practical and academic expertise. Professional showgirl Viva Misadventure shares those showgirls moves and tricks of illusion that can only come with over a decade of international adventures.

What You Will Learn

History & Tips: As Burlesque is a vast genre with a diverse history, it's important to experiment with styles and concepts in order to find out what tickles you the most. We share industry tips and give a thorough but concise history of the Burlesque genre and how it came to it's modern styles.

In order to command a stage, you need to ooze confidence. To get this all important 'oomph!' typically known as stage presence, it is you need to know how best to use your body, face and mind to give a complete performance.

Stretching: So we give you expert stretching exercises which are designed to help perfect your pinup poses and an examination of characterisation will show you how to interact, captivate, titillate and amuse your audiences.

Posing Like A Pinup: Learn how to beguile an audience with every move and pose - after all, every beat counts! Posing, parading and pouting like a Las Vegas Showgirl takes more to achieve than you might expect!

Fan Dancing: From elegant fan dancing to feathered visual gags - we teach you the basic fan moves and how best to use them to accentuate your assets, characters, storylines and overall show aesthetics.

Bump N Grind: Of course, no repertoire is complete without the brazen excitement that only the Bump 'n Grind can bring. Learn how to dance like a real 1950s showgirl - from shimmies to shakes, bosoms to booties. Learn how to make the ultimate eyeful of your curves in motion.

Peeling: The true art of Peeling will be explained in expert form with unique moves and inventions. With the emphasis on the 'tease', you too can be a seductive ecdysiast like legendary Gypsy Rose Lee. This basic guide to classic striptease technique will amaze you in it's versatility.

Tassel Twirling: Of course, we cover that quintessential burlesque quirk, Tassel Twirling. Here, Kittie Klaw teaches you how to expertly make a spectacle of your most jiggly bits.

Craft Your Own Couture: But that's not all - to top it all off we have expert crafter, Ruby Rouge ready to share with you her secrets of making professional nipple tassels, personalised fascinators and accessories.

What are you waiting for? Get your Tassels on!
£12.99 (plus p&p)