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 MoreI was so thrilled to recently host a fan dancing workshop with some amazing students. It’s one of my favourite styles of burlesque performance and holds a soft spot in my heart. I have included some videos of performers that I think show the art and craft so well and so elegantly - things we can all learn from!
Read MoreThe best resources I’ve found on crafting your own burlesque fans - all in one handy spot!
Before 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.
After 15 years in the biz, here are some of the most valuable tips I’ve picked up - from practicing to travelling to storing your fans.
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