Jo King: The Queen of Burlesque - and the best workshop for striptease, the theatrical way...

This is the moment you are waiting for: you see the legend first, she entertains you on stage in her very sensual way, and then one day, you are there, face to face with the Queen of Burlesque... Wow....!!

I believe that you have to experience as many new adventures as possible in your lifetime, so when I was presented with the opportunity to attend Jo King's workshop, I was very excited!

We were all meeting in the foyer and as I walked in I had to smile: there was nothing ordinary about Jo King, even if you hadn't met her before, there was no mistake! She was sitting, with a folder on her lap, just oozing glamour and femininity!

As we entered the dancing studio, the atmosphere went from tepid and shy to a warm, friendly and fun ambience within minutes. Jo King, the most professional teacher, who knows every trick, every movement, every wink and tease, knows exactly how to make us feel at ease.

Some of you might have experienced the type of workshop where you attend, are shown the moves, you repeat them, do a bit of choreography, and that's the end of the session. You go home feeling that you have learnt some good moves and hopefully you will use them again, but, the whole experience is somehow a bit clinical.

With Jo King, her warm, friendly touch makes you feel like you have known her forever and her personal approach brings the whole group together. It might be a bit cliche to talk about camaraderie and bonding, but that is exactly what you get there. The fun is contagious and regardless of shape or size, every single one of us in that studio felt gorgeous, sexy and excited at the thought of going home to tease our partner.

A true professional, Jo King gives nothing but constructive feedback, nothing false or disguised, just true support. Each one of us was encouraged to express the moves with our own personal touch.

And there we were baring all, ready for Fancy Chance, the expert in twirling the tassels with tease. Fancy Chance had us twirling those tassels in more ways than you can imagine... and the giggling went on and on, but wow did we learn how to twirl them? Yes, we certainly did...!

So, there you go, if you want to tease your man with the most exceptional Burlesque striptease, go spend a day with the Queen of Burlesque... she has it all...! If you don't believe me, just go and see for yourself...! 

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Eva Lamour

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Eva Lamour

Neo Burlesque Phenomenon in London

Burlesque, literally translated as ' a pastiche', has its origins in the 19th century music hall and vaudeville entertainment, encompassing parodic humour and wit, with a mixture of satire and performance art, and featuring a striptease act. It first appeared in Europe in the early Victorian Era, a time of cultural feud between aristocracy and the working class. This clash gave birth to shows that turned social norms 'in an upside down style' or 'head over heels' - mocking established entertainment. Burlesque has evolved since then, but has kept some essential traits, such as the striptease element and the bawdy humour, satire and parody.

In the mid 1990s, the art of Burlesque saw an eminent revival in the United States, emerging in the mainstream entertainment scenes. In the past five years, the New Burlesque, or Neo Burlesque, phenomenon has swayed its way back across the Atlantic to land in London, taking the capital and whole country by storm.

A prominent part of London's new entertainment showcase with great success, Burlesque is one of the most popular social scenes in our capital. This is not surprising, as London epitomises eccentricity, playful adventure, and avant-garde creativity: a magnet for those wishing to exhibit their talent or witness a unique spectacle.


Eva Lamour