Hey there Member! Here is the latest replay! FEATHERS!!! Steaming will take a bit, and so will the next step, but we are one week closer to a finished hat!!! ? See you next week!Athena
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This episode features a woman that became a Bluebell in the opening cast of Jubilee and then went on to create her own showgirl troupes all over the world in the 1980s. Anne Marie O’Connor shares her Showgirl story And how that time shaped her life today. We discuss how the Bluebell training she received
ep 015 We were there for the opening featuring Anne Marie O’Connor Read More »
Hey there Member! Here is the most recent live demo replay. It’s feather time!!! Woohoo!! This is my favorite part of the whole process!! What part have you enjoyed so far? Enjoy!Athena
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Happy October!! You asked for it!! You wanted to see my costume storage, and here it is!! It is a wee bit long, but I bet you’ll enjoy the little stories about the costumes and future ideas!! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions!! Enjoy!Athena
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Hello Member! Here’s the latest session of the red fountain hat! Next session is the feather work!! Enjoy!Athena
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This episode features the more scholarly side of the history of the Showgirl. My guest, Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services, talks about her role in the preservation of the Showgirl legacy for the UNLV library Special Collections and Archives in Las Vegas. We discuss a bit of the history of the Showgirl, what
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I made this video in preparation of the release of episode 14 featuring my friend, Su Kim Chung. She wrote a book!! And put me in it! You can purchase your very own copy of this book on Amazon here: First edition Third edition Check it out!Athena
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Hello Member!Here’s the September 2020 guests roundup bonus episode. Featuring Sheri Lewis, Elana McKinley-Braianis, Anna Cooke, and Christopher Childers. These were fun little excerpts that I saved just for you!! Enjoy!Athena
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Hey Member!We are getting so close to FEATHER TIME!! Take a look at the progress on the red fountain hat!Enjoy! Athena
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This episode of Showgirl’s Life features former Principal dancer of the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Christopher Childers. Christopher’s career took him from Dancing in production shows on the Las Vegas Strip, to touring the world as a dancer with such celebrities as Paula Abdul, Madonna, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson
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Hey there Member! I am so excited to share this video with you!! It is a video of me dancing the Principal role in Red Fans, Jubilee! circa 2004 I have more where this came from! Wish I had a better video of it! Digital cameras have come a long way since early 2000s!! Enjoy!!Athena
Under the Stage Lights: Jubilee! Red Fans Read More »
Hey there Members and Guests! This is a little personal story about one of the most coveted understudy spots in the entire show (Jubilee!) I share how I “got” the role and the unbelievable experience. Plus a little clip of me performing the number… Enjoy! ?Athena
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In this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety that Jubilee standards held.
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Showgirls in Costume Corporate gig circa 2003. My friend Anna, who came into Jubilee with a long resume of shows and experience, has always been an amazing and supportive friend through the years. This particular gig was to talk to an audience about our Showgirl experiences and debunk some misconceptions that people often have when
Showgirl Story Short: Anna Cooke on being a topless dancer Read More »
Hey there Member!How about another dress up party? I realized that I hadn’t done this costume yet, so I’m happy to finally share it with you!! A little miffed that my g-string was hanging out for most of it, (bad showgirl!) But I loved twirling my feathers for the camera! Enjoy this little video!Athena
Frou Frou Fête: “Bo” crown Read More »
Wondering what the heck a raked stage, bevel, tip-a-thon and quick change are? Watch the video to learn more so you can listen to my friend Anna’s episode, episode 12 Command that stage with a walk. Lots of good stuff discussed about show life in this episode!! Leave any questions or comments below! ? Athena
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Today’s episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater, modeling and dancing through the 60s, 70s and 80s
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Hey there Member! We are finally getting somewhere on this hat!! Not long now before we can play with feathers!!! Enjoy the replay!Athena
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Hey there Members and guests! Today’s story time is about auditions, specifically Jubilee! auditions. Donn Arden required his performers to re-audition every 6 months. This practice kept the show in peak condition, year after year. After all! The show was only scheduled to run for 10 years. ? Enjoy this little bit of sparkly history!
Showgirl Story Time: Auditions Read More »
Hey there Member! Here is the session from last week! Enjoy!Athena
Gazealous Studio Replay: Red Fountain Hat Session 6 Read More »
This is a very special episode featuring a lovely chat between myself and Bluebells Forever podcast host, Sheri Lewis. Not our typical formats, but a wonderful conversation about why we started our podcasts, being Bluebells/Showgirls and being women in this world. Mentioned on the show Want to check out another podcast about Showgirls? Bluebells Forever
ep 010 You have to be this tall to ride this ride featuring Sheri Lewis Read More »
Hey there Member!This is the last video in this unforgettable series. I recap leaving Paris and then share the top 11 things I learned on this trip. Please comment below with any thoughts or questions you have about this video or any in the series. Enjoy! Athena Transcript Coming Soon!
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Hey there Member!Welcome to Day 6! Last day in Paris. It was a bittersweet day, this day. It was the most fulfilling day of the entire trip, but it was the last. Please comment below with any thoughts or questions you have about this video or any in the series. Enjoy! Athena Transcript Coming Soon!
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Hey there Member!Welcome to Day 5! What a trip it has been. Only 2 amazing days left of Magic! Today I share about the Eiffel Tower photo recreation, Showgirl Masterclass and the Lido de Paris show. Please comment below with any thoughts or questions you have about this video or any in the series. Enjoy! Athena Transcript
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Hey there Member! Another fun session in the studio! Almost done with the hand sewing on the crown piece. Then we can move on to the skull cap. See you next session!Athena
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