Luv, Rae

"This week has been amazing! taking my tired ballroom-burlesque-ballet-belly dancing-salsa dancing..."

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:18:31 -0500

“This week has been amazing! taking my tired ballroom-burlesque-ballet-belly dancing-salsa dancing feet to the studio to have some fun!”

- me!

I hate my feet!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:24:54 -0500

Well I must hate my feet, given that I’ve chosen to torture them. Spent all weekend dancing ballroom (stepped on someone doing Bolero) and now I’ve opted at the last possible minute to do my pointe act tonight. Of course my feet hurt! Of course I should stop being stupid and pick a different routine. Of course, I love challenging myself and the thrill of success, so hears to hoping I don’t end up in agony before I hit the stage.

Tonight I’ll be on stage at:

The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand, 249 Eldridge Street, NYC. 8:30pm start.

Tonight is the last chance to catch my Belly Dance Burlesque...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:05:18 -0500

Tonight is the last chance to catch my Belly Dance Burlesque act!

Stand Up and Take your Clothes Off! @ Bowery Poetry Club, 305 Bowery, NYC.

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Fun PreValentine's Day Workshops

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:12 -0500

I’ll be doing 2 fun Pre-Valentine’s Day workshops on February 11th and February 12th.

February 11th is NYC.

February 12th will be in Sea Cliff, NY pending the number of interested students.

Classes are “Striptease for lovers” and “Belly Dance Striptease”. These classes are for women only and make a great Valentine’s Day gift(sorry boys, but you can still buy a gift certificate for your loved one).

Both classes blend sexiness and playfulness. For more details visit: Fit and Fab Studios

Hope to see you there!

kisses,

Rae

P.S.

I’m performing in 2 shows on February 7th. It’s a great chance to get an idea of what the weekend class will look like.

8:30pm The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand @ Sapphire Lounge, 249 Eldridge Street, NYC.

10:30pm Geek Girl Production’s PreValentine’s Day Show @ Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, NYC.

Slowly getting back into the swing of things

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:55:29 -0500

It’s amazing how many unopened letters, unfinished costumes, and half typed emails I’d accumulated over the past 6 months. Actually it’s more disgraceful than anything. It’s taken almost all of January just to make a bit of sense out of the whole mess. Delete this, toss that, mail this, sniff check that. Well, February should mean way more artstic merry making, and of course more coffee breaks with friends. By the way, if I didn’t answer your email from 4 months ago, I probably just deleted it (not on purpose), and though I’m a tea drinker and not a coffee drinker, feel free to email me and we’ll meet up for a cup or two.

Artsy stuff:

10pm, February 3rd, 2012

performing at Hypergender Burlesque

The Theme is Passion. I’m a passionate person. So many ideas. So little fabric.

8:30pm, February 7th, 2012

hosting & performing at The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand

I love that I get to start the evening shaking it with some really fabulous ladies. Sake Fevah, Apathy Angel, Miss Firstbase Fannie, and La Maia. Yes, I’ll be giving out hugs and kisses as has become tradition.

10pm, February 7th, 2012
performing at Geek Girls Burlesque Valetine’s Day show

Classic Pinup Style burlesque show.

10pm, February 16th, 2012
performing at Stand Up and Take Your Clothes Off

This is a great evening of female comedians and female burlesque performers. Not to be missed.

6:30pm, February 21st, 2012
testing new works at Move Me NYC

8pm, February 21st, 2012
performing at The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand

"If I have a thought that will increase productivity, creativity, and profit, but the implementation..."

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:57:27 -0500

““If I have a thought that will increase productivity, creativity, and profit, but the implementation of that thought proves time consuming and boring. Is it still a productive thought?”- Rae”

- Hour into web editing and not end in sight.

Gone baby, gone. The weekend that flew by.

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:47 -0500

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

"Hip-hop is definitely not what it used to be, which was creative, original music."

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:09:53 -0500

“Hip-hop is definitely not what it used to be, which was creative, original music.”

- Missy Elliot

Been choreographing a short routine to this little gem. Aww,...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:05:35 -0500

Been choreographing a short routine to this little gem. Aww, when hip hop still had class. The routine is for Hunnie Kabaret and will be performed at The B.A.B.E. show on Tuesday.

Wrapped up in the holidays

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:25:05 -0500

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

Tonight I'm at Jimmy's No. 43

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:46:00 -0500

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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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Move Me NYC is back tonight at Jimmy’s No. 43. This preThanksgiving evening of dance includes a shwoing of works and progress along with networking and general merry making.

8pm, November 23rd, 2011

Jimmy’s No. 43
43 East 7th Street, NYC (6 train to Astor Place)
tickets: Free (guest are encourage to purchase food or drink)

On November 23rd we welcome:
Dashaun Wesley
Ana Sosa
Christina Marie Klessig
Carson
The Luvely Rae

* Dancers who wish to perform tonight my register at http://movemenyc.eventbrite.com/

The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand is a Ciona Taylor Production

Burlesque tonight 11/15 at Sapphire Lounge

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:31:29 -0500

‘Tis the season to be thankful for life’s little blessings. We’re thankful for pasties and panties and the very big lineup planned on November 15th at our Tuesday night burlesque show. The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand welcomes all the way from Boston, burlesque beauty Peril S. Curves. The super sexy Apathy Angel returns for one more sensational night of titillating shimmying (just wanted to use “tit” in a sentence). Former resident performer delighted that Red Hot Pinky, the return of Ula Uberbeusen, and The Flying Fox.

We’re on Foursquare so keep an eye out for upcoming specials.

Box office opens at 8:30, show starts 8:45. DJ of the hour is the fabulous Le Roi Prince and post show fun with DJ Disciple for those who want to shimmy the night away.

Sapphire Lounge
249 Eldridge Street, NYC (F train to Houston)
tickets: $12 general admission*, $10 in advance
Friend us on Facebook for discounts and other specials.

On November 15th we welcome:
Red Hot Pinky
Peril S. Curves
The Flying Fox
Ula Uberbeusen
Apathy Angel
hosted by The Luvely Rae

The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand, where burlesque begins.

*Note: seating is limited! The only way to guarantee a seat is to purchase your ticket in advance. Discounts are only available to those on our mailing list. To sign up on our mailing list click here for join our facebook fan page.

Get your tickets today!

The Luvely Rae’s One Night Stand is a Ciona Taylor Production

Red Hot Pinky

Ula Uberbeusen

Sake Fevah

Apathy Angel

Peril S. Curves

"The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen. ~Tommy Smothers"

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:27:31 -0500

“The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen. ~Tommy Smothers”

- With NYC police ousting Occupy Wall Street in a forceful manner, and the arrest made in Oakland, it makes me wonder how our country can send men and women over seas to fight for freedom, but deny it’s own citizens the freedom to protest.

I'm not dead, well, not yet anyways.

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:07:22 -0500

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.

Photo of the day: The girl can’t help it This photo is a...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:15:06 -0500

Photo of the day: The girl can’t help it

This photo is a very typical Rae moment. 99% professional, 1% Christy from Three’s Company. There I was hosting at Masae and Karou’s awesome color explosion birthday show and the top of my dress falls down. Stupid things like that happen to me all the time. With age it’s gotten less ridiculous, and I’ve never been a victim of pantyhose in the skirt or the trailing toilet paper, but pop outs, slip downs, and suddenly see through have long been a problem for me. If it’s a gust of wind, it will find my skirt on the sunniest of days.

Dance of the day: Tango The Tango renaissance is such a success...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:44:33 -0500

Dance of the day: Tango

The Tango renaissance is such a success story in and of itself. It’s amazing to me when I meet young women who proudly boast they dance “Argentine Tango”. Only 30 years ago, you would have been hard press to find an American woman who wanted to study this dance. There is a bit of snob mentality with some dancers. But I find both American Tango and Argentine Tango to be equally beautiful and complex. Who the hell knew there was a grapevine in Tango?! Ok

Busy NYC

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:02:41 -0500

I always felt busy in California. While my friends were headed out to party, I was headed off to 1 of 3 jobs. Actually it became a joke amongst us. Instead of “how was work?”, it was “how many jobs do you have now?”. Once I got to NY, I seemed to keep busy, but it seems that everyone is busy (or at least faking it). When chatting with my New Jersey friends, the level of busy just doesn’t compare to my NYC busy. Ok, ok. To be fair I don’t have a lot of NY friends that work 2 part time jobs while running 2 small businesses, and maintaining unusual hobbies like pole dancing. But I haven’t simply worked a 9-5 in years and I don’t miss it. I miss the fat paycheck, but I guess being in the 99% and “living on the edge” is just more fun.

I do feel blessed that my husband has also jumped on the multitasker band wagon. He was complaining this morning about not having a 3rd job. Hilarious!