burlesque name

JennyBacardi started this discussion · 3/13/2011

I am a beginner burlesque dancer and I need a stage name. Every great burlesque dancer has a name like dita von teese,roxi dlite, velma candyass, mlle oui oui encore...etc. here are a few ive come up with so far: Jenny Bacardi Jenny Cherie Cherie Kisses something with emerald(i have green in my eyes) if anyone likes any of these or has suggestions please let me know, also, are there any burlesque dancers here??

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reenie aka Mysfit · 3/13/2011
Hey!! Yep...there are a few of us burlesquers too--including me~~ What I suggest, is every name you come up with----facebook search it and google it. It is a major faux pas to use someone else's name. I would approach your name from what your stage persona is going to be. I tap into hidden aspects of my personality. What type of burletta's will you be planning? will they be more vaudeville, sultry, etc? Do you resonate more with comedic stuff like Carol Burnett or Lucille Ball? or are you a hidden mynx inside? Just a few thoughts.....
JennyBacardi · 3/13/2011
Thanks for the help :) its very appreciated
JennyBacardi · 3/13/2011
Thanks for the help :) its very appreciated
JennyBacardi · 3/13/2011
what if someone has the same name but it has nothing to do with burlesque?
Runemist34 · 3/13/2011
I actually found my burlesque name after a very long time. I'm very pick with names, and for a little while, I was Vivienne DeMilo, but I didn't like it. Too long, and it made me think of someone prissy and stuck up (though, apparently, that's just me!) And, well, I had no idea how to make that name work for burlesque! So, after much searching, discussions with the husband, and some silliness, I came up with Patricia Wiggles. Patricia, from the song "Patricia the Stripper," and Wiggles, because...that's what I do 😉 I think that, if someone has the same name and is a dancer of some kind, probably best to stay away from it. The trick I was told was to come up with a character, the person you will be on stage: Is she from a certain era? Is she silly, sexy, cute, or something else? Are you meaning to "say something" with your burlesque, such as cultural commentary (which is very popular, and a big reason why burlesque exists), or would you prefer to be a straight up dancer of the style? I've seen ladies of both styles, and they are wonderful! You could even go with a theme, if you want to. Such as, you mentioned you have green eyes: why not, if you want to play it up, find a tonne of synonyms for "green"? Or if you wanted to go the jewel route, I'm sure you could find thousands of beautiful gemstones to use! Personally, I'm a big fan of the cheesier names, such as the big star here on the island, Miss Rosie Bitts. She wears a lot of roses and such, she's so cute, and at the same time, definitely knows what she's doing! Good luck!🌸
reenie aka Mysfit · 3/13/2011
Rosie Bitts is awesome!!! I love a lot of the locals here in BC.... But yeah~~id you find the name is used by some sort of dancer---be it from any type of dance--I would likely stay away from it. YOu have not seen catty and meeeeow until you have seen the hidden backstage of some burlesquers~~we are DIVAS! LOL Love us all.....but man~some of us....are real high maintenance. All in good ways.....
Runemist34 · 3/13/2011
Haha, Reenie, that's totally true. At least at my debut show, we didn't have any cattyness! I did pickup for one show...oh man. Drag queens AND burlesque dancers? Not a good mix, let me tell you! 😲
reenie aka Mysfit · 3/13/2011
Drag Queens & Burlesque.....lol.... LUV it!! Was it boylesque?
Runemist34 · 3/13/2011
Nope, it was normal burlesque...just plus a drag queen, doin' his/her thang. As I said, they were all very catty, and really, I don't talk to them anymore. If they can't be polite to people like their pickup girl, then I don't want to associate with them anymore! :P Oh man, I would love to see some more burlesque, though! I'm hoping once I move, I'll get to see more!
reenie aka Mysfit · 3/13/2011
Everyone should put their Stage Kitties on a golden pedestal!!!! Stage kitties can make or break any show............P*sses me off when people don't treat the stage kittens with utmost respect and reverenace!!! KItty nights happens over here on Sunday evenings.....and there is always burlesque going on downtown somewhere. I am attending a friends recital this Friday night. I can likely get extra tix if you want to come over. I can pick you guys up at the ferry terminal.....you could crash at my place......then take you back to the terminal when you wanted to catch one home. Let me know. If not this event..........you guys should come over for another one!
Runemist34 · 3/13/2011
Hehe, Reenie, that's super duper nice of you to offer, but I don't think we can do it for this one ;) Money is REALLY tight right now...we're moving to Vic, and Husband's work sort of cut his hours...a lot! But, I'll let him know that your offer is there, and see what he thinks! I've got a friend who did a performance at one of the Kitty nights a bit ago, I think I told you about that ;)
reenie aka Mysfit · 3/14/2011
No worries....I hear ya on the money tight thing.....No problem....... We can always do it another time...... Maybe closer to summer or something.... It would be great to meet you in person!!
tiggertail · 3/14/2011
i can't help you with name but i just want to say... so jealous!!! Do you take class in Montreal? I would really like to try it at least once :)
JennyBacardi · 3/14/2011
im a poor student so i havent taken any classes yet but ive been watching alot of videos of my burlesque idol( roxi dlite), and the burlesque queen of Montreal( mlle oui oui encore). Im learning as i watch and i do what i can. I bought pasties and a boa from roxi dlite herself, and I bought gloves and a pair of sexy blak heels at a lingerie store here in Montreal ;). Im hoping to take classes in the fall..including pole! i hate being a poor student :( but ill definitely be at the pole jam ;)
Runemist34 · 3/14/2011
Jenny, I totally understand where you're coming from! Husband and I are both students, and BC has some...issues...around post secondary education. Currently, the faculty (as in, the academic teachers) union is on strike, because the school won't tell anyone why they're cutting so many classes, and cutting in certain areas. *sigh* So, that makes me a poor student without any school to go to! 🙁 Some of my very favourite burlesque stars to watch (if you're interested): Michelle Lamour, Dirty Martini, Renea La Roux, and if you're into Boylesque, Tigger! (with the exclamation point, too!) Hopefully you can get those classes come fall! They're super lots of fun! 😀 OOhh, and also, there's a book out by Jo Weldon (her burlesque name is Jo Boobs) called "The Burlesque Handbook," and it's got SO MUCH good stuff in it! Boa tricks, how to spin your tassels, feather fans, taking off a few articles of clothing...it's great. Mostly it's the stuff she teaches her classes in person, and with so many people on stage by the time they're done, they can't really move around the stage, so most of the stuff in the book is "stationery," as in she doesn't tell you to walk around or anything...but you can! It even talks about costuming!🌸 Good luck!
reenie aka Mysfit · 3/14/2011
OH yeah!! Yes! Yes! Yes!!! The burlesque handbook rocks!!
JennyBacardi · 5/3/2011
I just bought the burlesque handbook :) started reading it and absolutely love it, very interesting and seems to be very useful for someone like me. Thanks for letting me know about this book
Hotpinksugar · 5/3/2011
Hi Jenny, I think Emerald Candy sounds pretty if you're going for something less vixen and more playful.. Just a suggestion!
JennyBacardi · 5/3/2011
oooh i like that thanks!
JennyBacardi · 5/4/2011
i found a name and i was like THATS THE ONE! looked it up...and a supermodel has a name thats very close to what i chose....so thats down the toilet bowl... back to thinking....