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“That’s Jo Weldon – and she’s perfect!” (Leighton Meester, star of Gossip Girl )
“Jo is one of the true champions of the burlesque world….Hearing her speak, seeing her teach, and marveling at the way she has been the driving force behind successful events is a real pleasure for me!” (Catherine D’Lish, Two-Time Miss Exotic World, Creative Director for Dita Von Teese )
“Jo is not only one of the most classically elegant dancers ever to grace the Slipper Room Stage, but in my humble opinion, she is also one of the sexiest performers I’ve ever known.” (James Habacker, Artistic Director, The Slipper Room NYC )
“When you need an academic diatribe about the importance of burlesque in a gorgeous package served with sex appeal, intelligence and love, that’s Jo! This woman is passionate about burlesque and can recreate the sex appeal of the genre lost long ago.” (Dirty Martini, Muse to Karl Lagerfeld, Voted #1 Burlesque Performer in the World 2010 )
“When Jo performed at Exotic World, I’d never been so mesmerized by a woman sitting on a chair. That’s the mark of a true performance!” (Immodesty Blaize, Miss Exotic World 2007 and the UK’s Premier Burlesque Performer )
“Why she’s willing to make the secrets of her fantastic skills available to the public is beyond me, but if I were you, I’d buy this book quick, before she changes her mind.” (Jonny Porkpie, author of The Corpse Wore Pasties, creator of Pinchbottom Burlesque )
“Jo Weldon is the gold-standard for New Burlesque. A learned burly-q historian, a skilled and gracious teacher, and a breathtaking, world-class performer, she’s everything you could want in a shimmy queen. I am proud to call her my friend, and unashamed to admit she’s my idol.” (Lily Burana, author of Strip City: A Stripper's Farewell Journey Across America and head bombshell of Operation Bombshell: The Burlesque School for Military Wives )
“Jo is one of the true champions of the burlesque world….Hearing her speak, seeing her teach, and marveling at the way she has been the driving force behind successful events is a real pleasure for me!” (Catherine D’Lish, Two-Time Miss Exotic World, Creative Director for Dita Von Teese )
“Jo is not only one of the most classically elegant dancers ever to grace the Slipper Room Stage, but in my humble opinion, she is also one of the sexiest performers I’ve ever known.” (James Habacker, Artistic Director, The Slipper Room NYC )
“When you need an academic diatribe about the importance of burlesque in a gorgeous package served with sex appeal, intelligence and love, that’s Jo! This woman is passionate about burlesque and can recreate the sex appeal of the genre lost long ago.” (Dirty Martini, Muse to Karl Lagerfeld, Voted #1 Burlesque Performer in the World 2010 )
“When Jo performed at Exotic World, I’d never been so mesmerized by a woman sitting on a chair. That’s the mark of a true performance!” (Immodesty Blaize, Miss Exotic World 2007 and the UK’s Premier Burlesque Performer )
“Why she’s willing to make the secrets of her fantastic skills available to the public is beyond me, but if I were you, I’d buy this book quick, before she changes her mind.” (Jonny Porkpie, author of The Corpse Wore Pasties, creator of Pinchbottom Burlesque )
“Jo Weldon is the gold-standard for New Burlesque. A learned burly-q historian, a skilled and gracious teacher, and a breathtaking, world-class performer, she’s everything you could want in a shimmy queen. I am proud to call her my friend, and unashamed to admit she’s my idol.” (Lily Burana, author of Strip City: A Stripper's Farewell Journey Across America and head bombshell of Operation Bombshell: The Burlesque School for Military Wives )
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The Burlesque Handbook is the essential manual to understanding and performing both classic and neo-burlesque. Written by Jo Weldon, award-winning founder of the New York School of Burlesque, this book features easy-to-follow suggestions and exercises for developing stage-worthy confidence, presence, and sexiness. You'll learn about the fabulous makeup, costumes—including pasties!—moves, grooves, and attitudes of burlesque. The Burlesque Handbook is the must-have guide for everyone interested in this vibrant and wildly popular performance art, providing inspiration and practical information that readers can take straight from the page to the stage!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
The Burlesque Handbook,
This review is from: The Burlesque Handbook (Perfect Paperback)
I have been a little bit disappointed with this book. I was expecting actual information about the Burlesque art, but it turned out that the book talks more about the author's experiences rather thant Burlesque itself. I still found it interesting, but I definetly haven't found what I was looking for in this book.
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Interested? Curious? The Burlesque Handbook!!,
By Lisa Witkowski - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Burlesque Handbook (Perfect Paperback)
International celebrity, performance artist, activist and Burlesque luminary Jo Weldon shares her legendary wealth of experience and wisdom through her recently published The Burlesque Handbook.
With a page turning combination of history, humor, sophistication and sensuality, The Burlesque Handbook is an inviting adventure, making Burlesque accessible to everyone from students to soccer moms and a few superstars along the way. Photos and quotes from a myriad of well known Burlesque performers, famous photographers and celebrity makeup artists inspire grace, glamour, individual style and confidence for all types, shapes and sizes to celebrate their gorgeous, flirtatious and alluring selves. As the founder and Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, Jo Weldon has a longstanding following of devoted students and performers who admire the fun, intelligence and approachability she presents through sincere interaction with her students. The instructions learned from her expertise are unforgettable. Along with The Burlesque Handbook, treat yourself or share with friends the experience of "Showgirl School" presented by a true expert! Honey and Spice: Sensual and Fierce Burlesque Striptease for Burlesque, Exotic Dance & Real Life Silk and Feathers: Burlesque Fan Dance The Burlesque Handbook is the ideal addition to the bookshelf for any self assured woman or well-read man. After purchasing 5 copies to share with friends (who are keeping this book to read again and again!), I also plan to give more as gifts for "Back-to-College Care Packages", Bachelorette Celebrations or "Just Because". 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything you need to get started,
By J New York "J New York" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Burlesque Handbook (Perfect Paperback)
The revival of Burlesque, or the art of strip tease, has spread across the United States as a form of female empowerment, creativity and community. What Jo Weldon or "Jo Boobs" provides in this book is nothing short of extraordinary. To my knowledge nothing else exists out there in book form that gives such detailed instruction on working with pasties, fans, makeup, costume, use of glitter, rhinestones, body makeup, hair, and overall performance style and confidence. Jo is specific. Not only does she delve into the history of burlesque and how she herself transformed herself from a featured stripper in commercial clubs to the definitive Burlesque expert that she has become today. Jo also give tips on working with producers, increasing your likelihood of getting booked and general etiquette towards the audience and other performers. This is far from a fluff vanity piece. It is a practical handbook with real life working knowledge that any aspiring burlesque performer could use today to help them become the best performer they are capable of becoming.
The book is easy to read, contains detailed photographs of step by step instruction on working with fans, how to build pasties, and of course twirling tassels. Jo also includes hundreds of photographs of fellow burlesque artists from around the country. So even though some of the information is technical the book is far from boring. And as a burlesque producer myself, I wish any newcomer would memorize chapter 10 which includes information for newcomers on the best ways of getting booked again and again. It is not just about being the best dancer, but showing respect towards others and earning trust so that people will want to hire you again and again. I wish this particular set of skills was taught everywhere!! Burlesque artists all over the country who aren't lucky enough to get to take a class from Jo at the New York School of Burlesque can use this handbook to add that extra layer of professionalism and magic to their acts. And even fans of the art form will also enjoy reading about what makes Burlesque or Burley-Q so special.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best learning tool over,
By Lili VonSchtupp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Burlesque Handbook (Perfect Paperback)
As a performer, educator, and producer, I cannot recommend this book enough. I've personally bought 50 copies for students and performers. The knowledge in this book is priceless. Buy this book and take your performance to a new level.
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