Short Drum Solo

The House of Poets hosts Open Stage every Monday with Circus Freaks and Creative Motion.

Seven Nation Army

The House of Poets hosts Open Stage every Monday with Circus Freaks and Creative Motion.

Open Stage

Open Stage is held every Monday at The House of Poets next to The Peace Pipe Hookah Lounge on Arapaho Road in Richardson. Singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comics, clowns, strippers, and more have graced the stage for a loud and appreciative audience.

This week I shared "Ode to the Panty" by Shira and my audition piece for the Frills & Thrills Burlesque Revue, "Man Wanted."

Fan Veils

Open Stage is held every Monday at The House of Poets next to The Peace Pipe Hookah Lounge on Arapaho Road in Richardson. Singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comics, clowns, strippers, and more have graced the stage for a loud and appreciative audience.

The vibe is beautiful and I didn't want to leave as the night partied on, but an early alarm for work left me no choice. Below is my first performance at Open Stage, and I hope there will be many more to come.

Dragon Master fire spinning

Dragon Master is an arts and cultural competition held every 6 months in Amtgard, a medieval combat recreation group. I had about a month's advance notice, and this was my first chance to enter a cultural competition since I got home from Korea. I was really excited to do some fire spinning, but we're in the middle of something like the worst drought ever. Also it's illegal except on private property, so I decided to submit electronically.

I attempted a nighttime fire poi video, but it didn't turn out very well:




Here is what the daytime version looks like:




I'll let you know when I learn my scores. :)

What practice looks like

Frills & Thrills & Classes, oh my!

Starting Aug. 31, just in time for the fall semester, I'll be teaching burlesque dance classes at Big Mike's Coffee, 1306 W. Hickory St. in Denton. Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 PM at $10 per class or $35 for the month.

We'll focus on the silly, sassy, and sexy cabaret and titillating storytelling through dance unlike the stripteases of common shows. I performed with the Frills & Thrills Burlesque Revue of Seoul, South Korea, in the first half of this year and am looking forward to bringing their unique combination of sultry style and fun frills to Denton.

These classes will be all about empowering you to find your inner show-stopper without any risque requirements. So feel free to drop in or send me a message with any questions.

What to wear: workout or yoga gear, bras, panties, corsets, tutus, fishnets, lace, pearls, and a smile! Take your pick of whatever you'll feel comfortable wearing to dance.