In my early thirties I played Missy Marmalade, a shy, slightly awkward member of Harlem Shake Burlesque, the nation’s first all-Black burlesque troupe. Founded by my dear friend Teresa, aka Simone de la Getto, the troupe’s costumes alone made me beg her to join; and perhaps it was her sweet spot that said yes despite my apparent lack of sexiness. Try as I might, I was more “awkward cute” than sexy, but I did have a dance background, so learning choreography came relatively quickly. And over time, I managed to find my own brand of girl-next-door sexy to flirt with onstage.
A Showgirl's Mindfulness Moment
A Showgirl's Mindfulness Moment
A Showgirl's Mindfulness Moment
In my early thirties I played Missy Marmalade, a shy, slightly awkward member of Harlem Shake Burlesque, the nation’s first all-Black burlesque troupe. Founded by my dear friend Teresa, aka Simone de la Getto, the troupe’s costumes alone made me beg her to join; and perhaps it was her sweet spot that said yes despite my apparent lack of sexiness. Try as I might, I was more “awkward cute” than sexy, but I did have a dance background, so learning choreography came relatively quickly. And over time, I managed to find my own brand of girl-next-door sexy to flirt with onstage.