My name is Sharon Davis

I am an Australian dancer, based in London.
I dance Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues & Burlesque

email / me@sharondavis.com.au
phone / (+44) 0777 444 6100 (UK)

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// on December 2008
Showgirl Wish List: Giant Cocktail Glass

Showgirl Wish List: Giant Cocktail Glass

Wishlist #3: A giant glass to splash in… Who knows what the attraction is to a pretty girl splashing around in a giant martini glass or champagne saucer? I’ve only seen it live once (Dita Von Teese in Senigallia, Italy), but it is every bit as enticing as it sounds. A...
Burlesque FAQ: Does burlesque involve nudity?

Burlesque FAQ: Does burlesque involve nudity?

Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 4 Does burlesque involve nudity? Not necessarily. If you go to a modern neo-burlesque night, you will probably see a variety of acts, most of which will involve an element of tease, and some of which will have the performer stripping down...
Burlesque FAQ: Burlesque vs Stripping?

Burlesque FAQ: Burlesque vs Stripping?

Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 3 What is the difference between burlesque and stripping? The main difference between burlesque and stripping is the idea of the tease. Stripping is simply about revealing nudity, whereas burlesque is an entertainment art, based around da...
Burlesque Star Sally Rand

Burlesque Star Sally Rand

Born as Harriet Helen Gould Beck, the young Sally Rand literally ran away to join a carnival as a teenager. Over the years she worked as a nighclub cigarette girl, life model, cafe dancer and stage actress (working under the name Billie Beck), before finding herself in Hollywood,...
Burlesque FAQ: Is all burlesque the same?

Burlesque FAQ: Is all burlesque the same?

Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 Is all burlesque the same? Burlesque takes many different manifestations, as varied and unique as the many individuals who strut the burlesque stage. Burlesque is not a danceform that you need to conform to, but a danceform that moulds ...
Burlesque FAQ: What is Burlesque?

Burlesque FAQ: What is Burlesque?

Burlesque Frequently Asked Questions Part 1 What exactly is burlesque? Burlesque is the hottest trend in town, a type of performance bringing together a sizzling dance style with elaborate vintage costumes, cool retro tunes and a lot of sassy fun! Burlesque as an entertainment ar...