Luv, Rae

Questionable art show in Brooklyn. Crappy customer service and tasteless food at Mary O’s (really a 35 minute wait for a cold salad). A slow day of dancing. And now all I want to do is take a nap so I can dance the night away with Sake Fevah, Tess Trueheart, Foxy Vermouth, Apathy Angel, and Bitty Bamboo at The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand. The show has had over 120  performers in the past 3 years. That’s a lot of glitter. I’ve met some wonderful people (met a few stinkers too, but that’s show biz) and I’m looking forward to year number 4. If you don’t have Tuesday night plans then stop by Sapphire Lounge. Show starts at 8:30pm, and I’ll be doing a “pretty” routine. Working out a new crazy routine, but the costume won’t be done until next month. www.onenightstandburlesque.com

It seems that everyone I know is wrapped up in the holidays. For someone like me who doesn’t celebrate any one particular holiday this time of year can be slightly cringe inducing with all the crappy pop Christmas albums. The up side for me as that some of my favorite retailers are offering crazy discounts (come on, a year’s worth of quality postcards for about $100! That’s just too good to pass up). Yep, I’m wrapped up in the holiday madness just like everyone else, but of course, I’ll be unwrapping this season as well.

Upcoming Events:

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8pm, Decemer 9th, 2011

A sassy sultry midwinter night’s dream- I’ll be hosting this performance art extravaganza by Masae and Karou. These two cuties have amassed an evening of can can, burlesque, belly dancing, fire, and pole. Plus free birthday cake! R Bar, NYC. http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/293507504013474/

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11pm, December 19th, 2011

Venus Envy

This show only happens once a month and I’m delighted to be back. Nothing like doing a little burlesque in Harlem! Suite 109 & Amsterdamn, NYC.

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8pm, December 20th, 3011

The B.A.B.E. Show- Burlesqu Attitude. Bling Endurance.

I’ve invited a few friends to jam to some old school hip hop tunes with me. We’ve added an 80’s dance off contest as well. I can’t wait. I’ve been jamming to old school hip hop on my train rides to work. Sapphire Lounge, 249 Eldridge St.

http://www.onenightstandburlesque.com

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8pm, December 28th, 2011

Move Me NYC

Choreographers interested in presenting works in progress should email me asap. I’m sending out press releases on Monday. Last time, we learned to Vogue and enjoyed a group improve dance sesssion.

http://movemenyc.tumblr.com

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In other news I’m looking for a ballroom dance partner so if you live in the New York area, shoot me an email: burlesque@cionataylor.com

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I love dance and I love my dance friends. Sometimes my burlesque friends seem to only be able to talk about burlesque. Sometimes my pole friends only seem to think of dance in relation to pole. I’ve met countless contemporary dancers who have no appreciation for any style of dance that isn’t contemporary or ballet (they don’t even recognize burlesque and pole and dance styles). Ballet dancers who only think about pointe shoes. You see where this is going. This kind of thinking doesn’t work for me. Sure I have my preferences, but as much as I don’t like Martha Graham style modern dance, I am not going to tell you it isn’t dance. Dance is movement in motion. For this reason I created Move Me NYC.  Tonight we’re at Jimmy’s No. 43. I am excited by the idea of meeting new dancers and seeing different views on dance. Let’s strenghten the dance community. It’s time.

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So I’ve been without a voice for 3 days, but you’d think that would mean I could do all kinds of writing and dancing right? Nope! I’ve been running around the last 2 days, and today is the first day where I’ve been home long enough to get something done (other than cooking and cleaning). Now I got enough done today, but I did manager to add this post. That’s right folks I’m not dead yet! Though I am a bit hoarse and sleepy.