I realized that I wanted to add another dynamic to burlesque. I was somewhat interested in pole dancing and believed that the two would be a good combination. I set out to build up my pole skills, and went to as many burlesque shows as I could. I made the investment in a stage pole in order for me to persue my polesque plans.
My official polesque debut was in Philadelphia, PA in September 2009. I was introduced by Murray Hill. I was so nervous and wasn't sure if my polesque would go well, but it did!
I then performed at home in Baltimore a couple more times and I made my burlesque festival debut at The Jim Thorpe (Pennsylvania) Burlesque Festival in March 2010...admittedly a short time from when I first started.
After that I further blossomed my education by the great Trixie Little with her Burlesque bootcamp. Since then I have performed at ABSFest in Asheville, North Carolina in 2010 and 2011 as well as placed 2nd-runner up at The Jim Thorpe (Pennsylvania) Burlesque Festival in April 2011 I have been fortunate to perform in venues in NYC and Philladelphia with pole already in place, but I have also set my stage pole up in Richmond, Philly, New Jersey and many times in Baltimore.
My alter-ego/full time job is a web designer. With that web knowledge, I would love to being a strong creative presence to burlesque performers websites, and I would like to be the person to do it.
Heres hoping that I have more places to set up my stage pole to perform at, in as many cities as I can haul it to.