Then, there's miniature feather fans to work with
- I struggle a little with the co-ordination of this
one as the body has to remain covered at all
times, while you dance about. Harder than it
looks.

By the end of the class, I'm surprised to find I've
quite enjoyed the experience. There are not
many forms of fitness, where you can wear
heels and get to co-ordinate your props with
your outfit. I could be a new fan of the art form!

Some other burlesque moves I’m yet to try in-
clude “bumps”, which involve literally bumping
your way across the stage with your hips, and
“grinds”, which comprise a slow grinding of the
hips in a circular motion in one spot or when
About the Author:
“travelling”.

As for Holly’s favourite move? “Twirling my nip-
Carla Caruso is a freelance journalist and jewellery
ple tassels, hands down! It's unique to bur-
junkie (who mostly likes the bling associated with
lesque and always gets the audience going. It
burlesque)! She has reported on the Vicenza gold
takes a bit of work to master the move and can
fairs in Italy and is penning a novel about all that
be quite nerve-racking, but it's a really fun and
glitters. Visit her jewellery blog,
cheeky way to end a routine.”
www.diamondsandwhirls.com

To sign up for one of her classes, visit
www.myspace.com/misskitkas.

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