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Dallas Burlesque Show :: Yankee Doodle Candy!

Tonight's the night! The Velvet Kittens of Le Cabaret Burlesque take the stage at Rembrandt's Dutch Pub for our final performance of our vaudevillian-burlesque extravaganza YANKEE DOODLE CANDY! Entertaining you this evening will be the Velvet Kitten dancers, stand up comedian and singing sensation Dawn Diamond, featured "brolesque" performer Danny-Boy, and our hilariously entertaining emcee […]

Just a reminder…

The 6th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern continues this weekend and next. Today at 1pm members of the CD/FW Company provide an introduction to the basic philosophies and styles of modern dance in the lecture Modern Dance 101, and at 2pm enjoy the short film series Dance Screen Sweden – The New Mix […]

Becoming a Burlesque Performer, Part I

Hi, I was wondering how to become a burlesque performer and what does it take. Sincerely, K.B. One of the most popular questions we receive is about becoming a burlesque performer. We will be answering this question through a series, covering the different aspects of burlesque, becoming a burlesque performer, as well as opportunities within […]

Are you ready?

Tomorrow night the Velvet Kittens grace the stage at Rembrandt's Dutch Pub for our final performance of YANKEE DOODLE CANDY! Show time is 10pm. Rembrandt is located at 703 McKinney Ave. in Dallas, Texas. No reservations necessary, but recommended. Admission: Free! ……………………………………………………………………………….. Next week, July 30th, the Velvet Kittens return to Hyena's Comedy Club in […]

JOHN XII - New Show Dates Added!!!

Due to tremendous attendance and superb critical response MBS Productions has added two additional performances! Tickets are now also available for Saturday matinee, August 1 at 2:30 PM, and Sunday matinee, August 2 at 2:30 PM!!! Mark-Brian Sonna is the genius behind this masterpiece. JOHN XII is an intriguing true tale of corruption, greed, and […]

How to Audition for Burlesque Part II

"I auditioned, but didn't get cast. Now what do I do?" Step 1: Contact the show organizer who auditioned you. Construct a polite email thanking them for the opportunity to audition, and you can request future audition dates. You may ask if there was anything in particular they felt you needed to work on for […]

How to Audition for Burlesque Part I

Here is another question that's been posed frequently to the Kittens: how to audition in burlesque. Auditioning for a performance opportunity in a burlesque show is no different than auditioning for any type of show in the performance arts. Whether it's singing, dancing, acting or comedy, here are a few guidelines to help out any […]

House of Funk Theatre Company's Upcoming August Performance!

The House of Funk Theatre Company will be performing at the Move to Groove Ball on August 22, 2009. The Move to Groove Ball is a dance showcase featuring works from Texas choregraphers. For more information regarding House of Funk, upcoming HOF classes and workshops, and to purchase tickets for this event, contact Cindy Capener […]

Just a reminder…Burlesque show this Saturday!

The Velvet Kittens return to Rembrandt's Dutch Pub for our final performance of Yankee Doodle Candy! This vaudevillian-burlesque production features comedy, singing, dancers…and in the VK style of burlesque. Coming in August: The Velvet Kitten Burlesque Performance of BURNING LOVE: A tribute to the King of Rock n Roll! Show dates for BURNING LOVE are […]

6th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern

The 6th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern runs until August 2, 2009. The festival offers a variety of modern dance experiences, including choreographer's showcase, performances, film, and lectures. All events at the 6th annual Modern Dance Festival at the The Modern are free. From Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth's website: This summer, the 6th annual […]