My silk fan routine, James bond, "You Know My Name" had people standing, clapping and cheering. Definately going to work on developing that routine further.
After meeting another Burlesquer that night, who was very much determined she was "nothing without her costume and props", I've decided that I would describe myself as a Burlesque Performer rather than as a Burlesque Artist.
A Burlesque Artist, in my opinion is a Burlesquer restricted by the aesthetic criteria of the art, they want to present a perfected image to the audience and that is their primary concern.
Whereas I would like to describe the Glitter Kittens as a troupe of Burlesque Performers, the word performer to me connotates much more positive themes of playing, acting and responding to an audience. I feel when I am dancing, that I'm projecting how much fun I'm having to the audience and they are responding to my energy, rather than it being about me just presenting an object for them to admire. As a performer I engage with an audience, the connection between audience and performer creates more energy and it is this positive energy that I much rather prefer than looking perfect.
