Archive for August, 2009

Becoming a Burlesque Performer, Part III

One of the most popular questions we receive is asking advice on how to become a burlesque dancer or performer. We've been answering this in a series. If you're new to the series, you can begin with Part I, Understanding Burlesque and Part II, Creating Your Character. ……………………………………………………………………………….. Part III Music Selection and Preparation for […]

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson directed and choreographed by Mark-Brian Sonna A musical tribute to the songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, "the first modern pop superstar." This elegant evening contains fifty-six songs sung by four great singers including All the Way, Fly Me to […]

Dance with Michael Mayes!

Still trying to find an adult dance class that fits your schedule? Take jazz and hip-hop from choreographer/instructor Michael Mayes beginning on August 25 at BCSA. The classes are open to BCSA students and public/CE (class card). JAZZ – T/TH at 6-7:20PM HIP HOP I/II – M/W at 10:30-11:50AM or 5:35-6:55PM ……………………………………………………………………………….. Classroom Description: Michael's […]

What's up with the Kittens this weekend?

Two of your favorite Velvet Kittens will be guest performing with House of Funk Theatre Company at the Move to Groove Ball at Cirque nightclub in Dallas. This dance showcase is Saturday, August 22, 2009. Show begins at 7:30pm, and tickets are $25.00 at the door. After the Move to Groove Ball, head on over […]

One Day Only the 13th

Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present ONE DAY ONLY THE 13TH Who: Rover Dramawerks What: The lucky THIRTEENTH installment of the wildly popular One Day Only play festival: 7 plays concept to curtain in just 24 hours! When: Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano (free and ample […]

Velvet Kitten Anniversary Shows!!!

This September the Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque will be celebrating the end of our third year as we venture into our 4th year of burlesque productions in DFW! We have many exciting new burlesque adventures on the horizon. The Velvet Kittens will be announcing new showdates in Fort Worth, introducing our brand new […]

We're off to the set!

Today the Velvet Kittens are on set and taping footage for the new national TV show, Body Shots! Body Shots is filmed in Dallas, and our upcoming episode will be aired on Mav TV.

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Dallas Burlesque Show Tonight! Burning Love!

Are you ready for a little Velvet Kitten vaudevillian-burlesque? Burning Love is tonight! Show starts immediately following inhibition check at 10pm. Burning Love Burlesque Revue is presented at Rembrandt's Dutch Pub in Dallas, TX. Tonight's show stars the Velvet Kitten burlesque dancers Skye Vega, Stevie Swan, Bianca Suite and Ginger Snaps. Emcee extraordinaire, Johnny Johnson […]

Its almost show time, folks!

Join us at Rembrandt's Dutch Pub tomorrow night for a sizzling performance of our Burning Love Burlesque Revue! Burning Love is our tribute to the King, and features all Elvis music. Inhibition check is 10:00pm. Show follows immediately after. Burning Love stars the fabulous Velvet Kitten dancers: Skye Vega, Bianca Suite, Stevie Swan, and Ginger […]