Burlesque Growing Pains: Finding My "F@ck It"
This summer has been a whirlwind! I've been checking many boxes off my burly bucket list, including: teaching my very first non-private...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jun 19, 20195 min
Protecting my Self-Esteem as a Burlesque Performer
I just got video of my performance back from Jeezy's Juke Joint. It's sitting in my inbox because of all the self-loathing that will come...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jun 12, 20194 min
Introducing Bebe Bardot: OFFICIAL "Amateur" Burly Historian!
I missed BHoF this year, but guess what? Apparently, this happened: I'm pretty honored, because I feel like this places an...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jun 6, 20193 min
Happy BHoF Weekend! A Guide to Surviving FOMO
Dedicated blog readers may remember my posts a few months ago (here and here) where I promised myself, come hell or high water, that I...
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Bebe Bardeaux
May 31, 20194 min
Defining Burlesque Success
A few weeks ago, I saw a question in a burlesque group on Facebook that really got me thinking. A new performer asked "What is a...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Apr 11, 20194 min
Miss Topsy Takes Vegas!
This is such exciting news! Burlesque legend Miss Topsy is trying to make it to Vegas this summer for the Burlesque Hall of Fame. I've...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Mar 23, 20194 min
The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Burlesque Performer*
I'm going through a bit of sadness right now, which I think is a pretty normal part of glitter-crashing after a big burlesque festival....
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Bebe Bardeaux
Mar 19, 201910 min
Recap: Jeezy's Juke Joint 2019
Where do I even begin? My experience at Jeezy's Juke Joint was transformative, to say the least. The weekend was a whirlwind, for sure....
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Bebe Bardeaux
Mar 5, 20192 min
The 2019 Golden Legend Champion Challenge
Yesterday, I received some awesome news: I'll be competing as a protege in the 2019 Golden Legend Champion Challenge! For those not...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Feb 13, 20194 min
The Importance of Burlesque Mentorship
I am not gonna lie – I fangirl HARD over burlesque performers. Like, really hard. I bookmark their websites and videos, read their blog...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Feb 1, 20193 min
Gearing Up for Jeezy's Juke Joint
I'm headed to the unofficial-official black burlesque family reunion in March! It’s Black History Month! What better way to kick off this...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 31, 20193 min
Afrotease and the Glitter Crash
2019 has been a nonstop burlesque year so far! It’s been about a week since I last posted because I’ve been feeling the glitter crash...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 30, 20192 min
BHoF 2019 Prep
Links to old articles, videos, blog posts, and more -- all about our favorite stripper pageant and Vegas museum. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 15, 20193 min
A Huge Thank You to Egypt!
My burlesque mother and mentor queen has helped shape me into the performer I am. I’ve got two shows this week. The first is with the DC...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 8, 20193 min
A First-Timer's Tips on Burlesque Competitions + Festivals
Last year, at the urging of local D.C. fave Ginger Jameson, I signed up for my first burlesque competition. In addition to producing for...
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