Five Ways to Satisfy Your Burlesque Cravings in Quarantine with Burlesque With Paris
During times of lockdown and social distancing, many of us have missed the magic of burlesque classes, performances, and being together as a community. While we may not be able to gather in person, the spirit of burlesque never fades. At Burlesque With Paris, we have found beautiful and creative ways to keep the sparkle alive, lift your mood, and make your soul happy, all from the comfort of your own home.
Here are five fabulous ways you can stay connected to burlesque, nurture your confidence, and keep dancing through uncertain times.
Discover the Joy of Online Burlesque Classes
Just because we are at home does not mean burlesque has to stop. Our live online Zoom classes bring the joy, glamour, and energy of Burlesque With Paris straight into your living room. These classes allow you to keep moving, learning, and connecting with your burlesque family while dancing in a space where you feel safe and comfortable.
Held on Monday evenings, our online burlesque classes are suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced performers. Dancing at home removes pressure and allows you to truly relax, explore movement, and express yourself freely. You can dance like nobody is watching while still enjoying the support and encouragement of a welcoming community.
For a small weekly fee, you can stay active, boost your confidence, and remain part of the Burlesque With Paris family during times when connection matters more than ever.
Make Your Burlesque Costumes Sparkle
Lockdown is the perfect time to get creative and turn your home into a costume making haven. Creating or decorating burlesque costumes is not only fun but deeply rewarding. It allows you to express your personality, explore your stage character, and prepare for future performances.
Start with a simple item such as a bra, hot pants, or knickers and slowly transform it with rhinestones, lace, glitter, and embellishments. Watching a plain garment evolve into something dazzling is incredibly satisfying and confidence boosting. There are many tutorials available online to guide you through the process, making it accessible even if you have never done costume work before.
Costume creation is not just about the finished piece. It is about enjoying the process, feeling creative, and reconnecting with the performer inside you.
Enhance Your Burlesque Makeup Skills
Makeup is a powerful part of burlesque and lockdown gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment and practice. This is your time to try bold looks, dramatic eyes, glittery finishes, and classic burlesque glamour without any pressure.
Online tutorials offer endless inspiration, whether you want to master a classic red lip and winged eyeliner or explore something more theatrical. Playing with makeup helps build confidence and allows you to discover what makes you feel your most fabulous.
Taking photos of your looks is a great way to track your progress and build a collection of styles you may want to use on stage in the future.
Create Your Dream Burlesque Routine
Quiet moments at home can become powerful creative moments. This is the perfect time to start developing your dream burlesque routine. Watch performances online, explore different burlesque styles, and allow yourself to be inspired by music, storytelling, and movement.
Choose music that resonates with you and begin imagining how you want to move, tease, and tell your story. Think about character, emotion, costume, and props. Practise gently, explore ideas, and allow the routine to grow naturally.
Creating a routine during this time keeps you connected to burlesque and gives you something exciting to look forward to when stages reopen.
Join Us at the Quarantease Lounge
Burlesque With Paris continues to celebrate performance through our Quarantease Lounge, a virtual burlesque show hosted online. On the final Saturday of each month, performers take to the virtual stage to share solo routines filled with glamour, creativity, and heart.
The Quarantease Lounge is a beautiful reminder that burlesque thrives even in challenging times. Whether you are performing or watching, it is a chance to dress up, relax, and enjoy the magic of burlesque from home while feeling connected to a wider community.
These events celebrate resilience, creativity, and the unbreakable bond of the Burlesque With Paris family.
Stay safe, keep sparkling, and remember that burlesque is not just something we do. It is something we are. We cannot wait to dance together again very soon.