The Difference between a Basque, Bustier, Waspie and a Corset

The Difference between a Basque, Bustier, Waspie and a Corset
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So whilst discussing my next year birthday celebrations, dressing up was naturally mentioned
My friend’s question was, what’s the difference?!!!
All these feminine items are worn by both men and women in the world of burlesque and provide a sexy feminine, hourglass, appearance of a slimmer waistline and exaggerated bust  & cleavage
Basques will generally use a hook and eye fastenings down the back, similar to the way a bra is fastened.

Basques generally have defined cups with under wiring and will therefore give more support to the bust area whereas corsets simply push the breasts up and together.
Basques are sometimes preferred for comfort as they do not have the same rigid boning as corsets.  When wearing a corset it is advisable to wear it a few days in advance of its first outing to enable the ridged plastic structuring to mould to your shape and for you to get used to the feeling.

Generally a corset has laces at the back to tighten the garment securely and is more restricting, often using someone with skill to tighten it correctly.  The result of these different fastenings is that a corset will make a big difference on the shape of your body whereas a basque creates more of a 'skimming' effect and is less restricting.

Finally, you should expect to pay more for a corset than a basque, mainly due to the fact that basques tend to be less structured and more like lingerie, thinner more delicate materials.  This also means that corsets can last longer if well cared for.
Corset are structured with a strong plastic rod, metal or bone which run the length of the garment sown the torso

Dry cleaning is well advised for corsets
A Bustier is a cropped basque and usually used as lingerie  to cover the breasts

A waspie is a smaller corset or larger suspender belt placed around the torso lower waist and upper hip area without the bra cup section whereby used to bring in the waist and accentuate the bust , either worn with an additional bra or  loose fitting blouse or nipple tassels
When deciding whether to opt for a corset, bustier, waspie or a basque, the key factors will therefore be your
budget,
how long you intend to wear it for
and its function.

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Burlesque for Fitness - Burlesque Passion lessons

Hi Kay! Just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed the taster lesson last Wednesday. You have a really nice approach, and made it all far less painful than I thought it might be!!

You were terrific, all the other ladies seemed really nice, and the music and class content were wicked. 

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January 2015

Burlesque must haves by burlesque passion

Every burlesque enchantress must haves

1. Sparking pasties or tassels
2. Scintillating G-strings
3. Stockings and garters
4. Feathers for hair and hats
5. A fox stole or a similar glamorous shoulder item
6. Opera length red gloves
7. Red lipstick and pretty compact
8. Large feather fans to hide behind
9. A luxurious feather boa in your favourite colour
10. A boned corset to suck in your waist by 5 inches !


Learn the art of tease - www.burlesque-passion.com

Burlesque Countdown to Instructor Training for fitness and performance

Subject heading - 6 WEEKS COUNT DOWN for the Burlesque training - a message from me

Hello lovely ladies

This is the beginning of a 6 week count down to the Burlesque Passion 1 day or 3 day course you have booked with us OR THINKING STILL ABOUT BOOKING WITH US!!

Each week we will be motivating you and asking you to slowly prepare for what we hope will be the most glamorous transformation of a sassy confident  and sexy NEW YOU, who will go in to inspire many others in the field and artistry of burlesque techniques and dance movements

 This  fun yet challenging teacher training course, whether it be the one day, focusing primarily for fitness or the three day for performance / workshops and parties, then the planning starts NOW J

Your comprehensive booklets will be given to you on day 1 but let’s in the meantime begin to prepare for what will be,  for many of you, a life changing experience.
Let us know if you would like to purchase any of the following props and items and we can have these on day one for you to collect (please place your order no less than 7 days prior to the course)
Boas - quality and luxurious 80g in red, black or white -   £15 per boa 
Elbow length gloves – satin plain black or satin plain red - £12 set
Nipple tassel tape – We show you the nipple tassel twirling on day 3 too  -    £9
Small hand held fans – black feathers, an ideal and easy prop to use - £4.50 per fan

Remember you can upgrade to the 3 day course at any time and we have payment plans set in place too – just email me or Lou at Burlesque Passion Fitness -  theteam@passion-fitness.com

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A fantastic investment as you can earn up to £300 in just 2 hours !!!   teaching Burlesque parties and workshops and we’ll show you how !!

Sexy hugs from your instructors  Kay (Aka Ana Dupre)  and Andi (Active Cherry)

6 weeks to go

This week I would like you to buy yourself a burlesque note book either A5 or A6 one that you will be writing your burlesque journal in over the forth coming weeks and many years to pass
One with a pretty cover too!  so reach out to WHSmiths or similar, to buy your journal and between now and the course you will be asked to complete certain things as part of your journey.  Until next week have a funfabulous week

 Any other questions or outstanding payments - please pay via paypal to -  bookings@passion-fitness.com or email or call Lou between 10 - 2pm  on 07921948606 or theteam@passion-fitness.com

 Happy Hip shakes - Kay Penney

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Burlesque Instructor trainees successfully pass the REP's Accredited training with Burlesque Passion www.burlesque-passion.com


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2012 Miss Pole dance UK National Championships Mr Pole fitness UK

Sarah Scott, Bendy Kate and Nico Modestine, The 8^th Miss Pole Dance UK Fitness and Dance championships was held on the 2^nd June in Brighton where three amazing championships showcased their skill and athleticism of the most talented pole dance performers in the UK

Sarah Scott taking the new crown of Miss Pole Dance UK female champion amongst 12  finalists

Sarah & Bendy Kate taking the Doubles category

Nico Modestine only 6 months into pole took the Mr Pole Fitness UK title

At 3pm the males lead the day with  the  Mr Pole Fitness UK Championship following on from that at 4pm followed Miss Pole Dance UK doubles category to culminate in the  finale of Miss Pole Dance UK professional category female singles category.  These competitions were not possible without the amazing contribution of the international judges this year who supported the UK competitors

Headed by founder Kay Penney, all three competitions were over looked by Kay herself. Kay still as passionate to select professional and friendly ambassadors to represent what she has worked so hard for over the last 10 years, representing pole artistry, educating and promoting the talented and ambitious to fly the flag of this still relatively new form of dance and fitness - over the years Kay is excited to see the stigma decrease year by year - as her message was simple back in 2005 - providing a stage where the performers could showcase their art and passion without the fear of being wrongly judged - and with the increase of national support with the winners of this prestigious national championship focusing on this gallant task - for all the competitors it not just about the 5 minutes they get to perform it becomes their life, their dedicated religion and art.

International judge Alma Pirner, who has become a very dear friend who supports us in the UK and internationally too.Alma is the organiser of the Hungarian Miss Pole Dance National championships since 2005 who is also the owner  and creator of the first Pole fitness company in Hungary, performer and instructor at dollhouse aerial studio in Budapest,  next on the judging panel was Akos, partner of Alma who is an accomplished teacher in fitness and pole fitness and is the envy of many a male pole fitness instructor, he has a very active role and supports dollhouse and the national pole dance championships in Budapest and was co host with Alma last year at the World Pole Dance  - World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships last October in Budapest

Bailey Hart

All the way from Australia - trained at Bobbies Pole Studio, and currently teaches at  Suzie Q's
Bailey is a unique pole dancer in that she is continuously growing and diversifying,  exploring new entertaining and sometimes abstract performances.

Luxe L'etoile 

Luxe is the consecutive Asia Pacific  - Classic Pole Dance Champion 2010 and 2011 and has performed internationally on stage with some of the world’s best  including world pole dance finalist Jenyne Buttefly, Natasha Wang, Duncan West and Chelle Hafner

Jess Leanna Norris.

This incredible lady at such a young age took the Miss Pole Dance UK professional winning title last year having waited patiently for almost 3 years as it was her ambition to enter this national championships at 18 years old – she is an inspiration and ambassador for the UK and pole fitness and dance in general who has an amazing company JLN, with wonderful staff and support from her students

Unfortunately

Deb Riley was not able to be with us  due to last minute unforeseen circumstances, neither world champion males finalist, Keem Martinez and Alesia Vazmitsel  - the current world champion

Our special  thanks go unquestionably to following sponsors who without their contribution and support the event would not be possible

This year’s amazing  sponsors

Indigo Dance Magazine,

Pole Passion,

Rpole – competition poles,

Mighty Grip,

Millie Robson Photography,

Burlesque Passion,

Spinny T Bags,

Pole Dance Jewellery,

Pole2Pole Magazine,

Pole Motion,

Wink

Pole Kini and

Taylors Retreat

I also want to dedicate a special thank you to all the wonderful staff and helpers of Pole Passion headed by the amazing Debbie Merchant who has had to put up with me for the last few months and had kept me in order. Karen & Alysa, The amazing pole cleaners – Paula, Donna, Jana and Molly, Danny the DJ who has supported the competition two years in a row, Den & Sue Thompson, Sue who had been tweeting and facebooking all night, all dedicating their time and passion for the pole.  A special thanks to Steve Penney from Rpole, hands on again this year,  focusing on the health and safety for all the competitors on and off the stage. Our first aiders, Andy for the official filming – DVD’s will be available shortly so visit the pole passion shop or visit the website

www.misspoledance–uk.com

Come and see Sarah and Nico on 22nd July at Taylors retreat for the Miss Pole Dance UK amateur and semi pro championships

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Kay Penney – Miss Pole Dance UK www.misspoledance-uk.com

Burlesque Bible launches with Burlesque Passion Accredited Burlesque Fitness Courses

Burlesque Bible

Sussex based, Burlesque Passion, was excited to find the introduction of the new decadent and glossy Burlesque magazine, elegantly displayed amongst the women’s lifestyle magazines in WH Smiths (top shelf)recently this weekend. Kay Penney aka Ana Dupre performer and dance instructor and founder of UKs first Accredited Instructor courses for burlesque fitness under the name of Burlesque Passion, was not only excited to find this amazing publication with the celebration of her newly accredited One Day 'Burlesque for fitness' courses aimed at inspiring every day women, dancers, fitness instructors and budding burlesque performers focusing on using the unique and amazingly beautiful burlesque movements, and empowering techniques to salaciously support and empower a newly found confidence to its students and trainee instructors.

Whilst flicking through and mesmerized by the opulent pages we were delighted to find one of our former trainee student instructors, Laura Lawton who trained with Kay in 2010 and who has now branched out as a budding sassy entrepreneur on the burlesque arena.

For further details of Instructor training and starting your own burlesque business contact Burlesque Passion on theteam@passion-fitness.com

Tel : 0871 318 3838 or 01293 888200
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Burlesque Passion teacher Training

Burlesque Instructor Training
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A routine created by the girls using the new techniques they had learnt over the intensive course

checkout the testimonials
http://www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-burlesque-instructor/

One day and three day courses now available
Learn to teach Burlesque for fitness and performance

Burlesque for Fitness with Burlesque Passion 6 week course

Burlesque Passion BOOM Chicka BOOM
Do you dream of being a performer, jaws agape in your direction?

Perhaps you lack the confidence or technique to express your sexiness?
Then these lessons and classes are for you. Over 6 weeks we will be exploring the art of burlesque.
Follow in the footsteps of Gypsy Rosa Lee, Bettie Page or Dita Von Teese as you learn to perfect your techniques of burlesque

During the 1 hour classes ever week for 6 weeks you will explore what burlesque really is – the history, the craft and the glorious moves, including bumps and grinds, feather boas, chair routines, clothing, tassels and much more all in a fun

Burlesque Passion presents a 6 week course in
Beginner Burlesque Lessons for every day women
where no experience is necessary

What to wear: Heels you can dance in, tights/stockings, basques, tops, gloves

At: - Bar Med Crawley

Time: 7pm-8pm

Start Day: Tue 25th Jan – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd Feb, 1st Mar 2011

Cost: £90 for 6 week course

Course pre registration is essential

Call or Text: 07921 948 606
To pay by debit or credit card (an additional £2 booking fee is charged)
Or via PayPal (no additional fee applies) send your payment to –
Email: kay@polepassion.com

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Burlesque World Record Attempt

Burlesque New Years Bang with Virgin Holidays Burlesque Baby & Burlesque Passion

Are all inviting you along with hundreds of others to help set a new world record- Hope you can shimmy & shake to make it. It sounds like great Fun fun fun xx



The event is taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January 2011,
starting at 9:30am.

Burlesque attire is essential, we're encouraging everyone to dress to impress so if you have a full burlesque outfit and props, please bring them. For burlesque novices, please add a hint (or more!) of burlesque to your outfit, some suggestions include:

Red and/or black colours
Feathers or Boas
Gloves - the higher the better
Heels - the higher the better
Basques or corsets
And for the daring... hot pants or frilly knickers!

9.00-9:30am prompt for registration


The Grand at Trafalgar Square, 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY

Nearest Tube: Charing Cross (exit Trafalgar Square)


Refreshments will be provided as well as access to toilets and facilities to change


The day will kick off with a photoshoot in Trafalgar Square with a professional photographer and national press. The record attempt will also be filmed for online publicity - so dress to impress! By taking part in this record attempt you agree to be photographed and filmed for publicity purposes.

Following the photoshoot you will take part in a burlesque master class (at 8 Northumberland Avenue - 200m from Trafalgar Square) lead by burlesque choreographer Sharon Kay from Burlesque Baby before taking part in the world record attempt. To break the record we must have over 200 dancers all performing the same dance for at least five minutes - don't worry we're going to keep it very simple!


As a thank you, all participants on the day will go into a draw to win a fabulous 5-night holiday (incl. flights) to the Flamingo Las Vegas courtesy of Virgin Holidays. This will be drawn on the day - Terms and Conditions apply*.

For further information please email virginholidays@launchgroup.co.uk or if you have any questions on the morning please contact Event Manager, Dan Keene, on 07970 590056.
Or text Kay Penney aka Ana Dupré on 077535 85054


To celebrate after the event, why not book yourself a Las Vegas Hotel such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Bellagio or MGM Grand.


Open to adults aged 18 years or over and must be UK residents, with a valid EU passport, excluding Virgin Holidays PR team and Launch Group employees.
The competition closing date will be 3rd January 2011 and the winner will be selected at random from entries.
The winner will be notified within 1 week of the closing date.
The holiday prize must be taken between March 2011 and December 2011 and excludes travel between 20 Dec - 31 Dec and is subject to availability.

The holiday for two people staying 5 nights in a standard room on a room only basis at the Flamingo.
Flights include return economy class seats on Virgin Atlantic Airways (VAA) inclusive of taxes and fuel surcharge from London Gatwick.
Transfers and associated costs are not included.

The prize is non transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative holiday or combined with any other offer, promotions or discount.
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased before travel. Customers are responsible for making sure they are adequately insured.

Prize winners are responsible for payment of any additional items not included in the prize (e.g. hotel laundry, mini bar, room service, telephone calls etc.) Flights cannot be upgraded and are not eligible to earn Flying Club Miles with this offer For each holiday package prize, all travellers must travel at the same time on the same itinerary The holiday prize is subject to availability and Virgin Holidays standard terms and booking conditions.

For full booking terms and conditions please see: www.virginholidays.com Once the booking is confirmed changes to the names, date or nature of the booking are not permitted.

Virgin Holidays reserve the right to withdraw, change or cancel this competition at any time.

Holidays are redeemable only by the named winner and must not be sold onto any other party.

The winners may be required to participate in publicity arising from the award of a prize.

Promoter: Virgin Holidays.


www.burlesque-passion.comNext burlesque instructor training session January 20th 21st and 22nd Crawley
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