Fan dancing is a beautiful and captivating art form that requires both skill and physical strength. By incorporating these wrist stretches into your routine, you can ensure that your wrists stay healthy and strong. So, take care of your wrists, and keep dancing!
Read MoreThe question, “where do you get your feather fans” is one I hear pretty frequently. And I know with a couple of fan dancing courses on the horizon that some people might be keen to pick up a pair (or maybe put it on their holiday wish list!).
Read MoreThe best resources I’ve found on crafting your own burlesque fans - all in one handy spot!
Props are used in burlesque for so many reasons.
To add drama or create visual splendor to a routine.
To have something to work and play off.
To add extravagance or that extra ‘gimmick’ to you routine.
Read MoreBefore any rehearsal a good warm up is essntila- especially if you are working with a prop like feather fans. Often we just don’t take as much time as we could to warm up our wrists and arms . Here are my top tips and techniques for getting ready (and a short warm up video you can follow along with!)
Read MoreAnyone that knows me, knows that I deeply love a feather fan dance. It was the first solo I performed and still the most used act in my wheelhouse today.
Most showgirls will have one of some description in their back pocket.
I’ve done some form of fan dance for the past 10 years and here are some of the most valuable tips I’ve picked up - from practicing to travelling to storing your fans. All stuff that might help you up your game and make your life a bit easier!
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