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"But I'm Scared"
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These ladies know a thing or two about feeling the fear and doing it anyway!
This is their "post-show-afterglow!" Sexy, isn't it?
Photo by Cameron Kyle; Summer Session BUST-OUT 7.22.11
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by Lisa Carmen, aka Carmen Diablo
I often hear women say to me "I want to do this Burlesque Experience, but I'm scared..." I have to chuckle from my own point of recognition- I'm scared quite often, too! But I do know this - that being scared no longer stops me from doing what I'm drawn to do.
In fact, IF you're scared, that's a great indication that this is something you should do. Feeling 'nothing' - eh... boring.
YES, you're scared- you should be. The entire Burlesque Experience will rock your comfort zones- from the dancing we do in class together that first week, to the big BUST-OUT the night you perform your solo for a live audience... this is scary stuff!
But it is also true that the joy, exhileration, pride and confidence you will feel on the other side FAR, FAR outweigh any fear you feel leading up to it.
In fact, I encourage women who AREN'T scared to check their pulse!
Instead of saying "I want to do this but I'm scared" what if you altered one little word... "I want to do this AND I"m scared." You CAN be both scared and doing this. In fact, if you wait to NOT be scared, I doubt you'll do anything very exciting in your life!
SO come on ladies, FEEL THE FEAR and do it anyway. You will be sooo glad you did!
Burlesque Experience alumni, please comment below on the subject of feeling the fear and doing it anyway! I know YOU know how to do that!
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You were (and are) amazing.
Zenda LaBelle says...
Fear kept me from doing things for too long, and all I did was work or sit around on the couch watching t.v. When I started facing my fears and trying new things, I learned about myself and the world around me, and I had fun. Now I have fun every week, if not every day. The Burlesque Experience was the ultimate fear-facing challenge. Because I dared to face sheer terror before going on stage, I now have more confidence as a whole, and I am participating in life even more. What a ride!
I was pretty apprehensive about burlesque because of this but wanted everything else that goes along with it. I loved the stage, was in dance and other like activities in high school and was passionate about doing it. I am also an artist and love dressing up! By making myself reveal what I was most self-conscious about, I faced my fears and I was able to show everyone the me on the outside too and found that what I had feared, not being thought of as sexy or beautiful was really all in my head. LOTS of people think I am and love the me on the inside too! This helped me to be more confident with all of me. I feel more complete now than ever in my life.
I wish I could express what this experience did for me. You know how when you were a kid and you learned that if one person says something and everyone says the opposite, that chances are, the one person is wrong? It was kind of one of those moments for me. I realized I am a powerfully sexual creature and I can accomplish anything I want when I put my mind to it.
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What women are saying...
"I was able to reconnect with a part of myself that has been buried for far too long." - Jazzmin Jewels, Spring 2011 Alumni
" I am more confident in my appearance and feel sexy again. This experience made me step so far out of the box that I can't even see the box anymore."- Roxy Steele, Spring 2011 Alumni
"The feeling I got of self-worth and beauty is incomparable to anything I've ever experienced. To get to know other women with this common bond has allowed me to feel fierce and unafraid! Lisa and Zenda give you all the tools you need to succeed. Hold your head high, feel empowered and beautiful and the best part? You get to do all those things while being glittery, too! – Outlaw Annie, Winter 2012 Alumni
“The most magical time of my life! I never thought doing the Burlesque Experience would seduce me into all the wonderful facets of myself. I feel so blessed to have met Lisa. With her guidance and my wonderful partner's support, I am able to be me to the fullest. Living a life Ihad only dreamed about. I feel empowered, brave, and beautiful. Grateful doesn't even begin to describe it.” -Scarlet Peach, Summer 2011 Alumni
“The incredible spirit of thelegacy of women, the presence of the community and the self value is worth just one toe in the first pair of fishnets. I feel so much acceptance from being involved with this gorgeous group. I can't imagine life not having done this.” –Jewels La Rouge, Spring 2012 Alumni
"Today I bought not one but two RED DRESSES. I never had one before. That about sums it up. I feel different somehow. This has been a most memorable experience." - Brooklyn Rose, Spring 2011 Alumni
"I already have an audition and a meet and greet coming up! I can't believe how this experience has changed my life for the better! Thanks so much....for EVERYTHING!" - Moxie LaVeau, Spring 2011 Alumni
"You will enjoy every minute of this adventure!!!!" - Citrine Wonder, Fall 2011 Alumni
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