If you missed Mover, Bettina May on The Couch this morning it is a must see. She is an inspiration to us all!
More of Bettina May HERE!
Behind The Velvet Curtain
Come out to the debut of Bettina May's new monthly show in Manhattan! Each month she'll be putting the best performers in burlesque, boylesque and variety onstage. Her inaugural show is the NY Burlesque Fest Hangover show, the perfect wind down from an amazing 4 days of international burlesque, featuring London's Kitty Bang Bang, BHOF King of Burlesque 2012 Russell Bruner from Portland, Maine Attraction, Miss Ekaterina, herself and hosted by the extraordinary Bastard Keith!
Visit: http://bettina.ca/
Ticket Information:
General Admisson - $10 at the door, 1/2 off with a NYBF weekend pass (first show only!)
Reserved Seating - $20 per person, subject to availability.
Group Reservations - Special packages available for Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays etc.
Bettina May at Nurse Bettie
I had a night out on the town with Bettina May. We met up in the Lower East Side at Nurse Bettie where she performed to Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him by Betty Davis. She wore a pleather one piece and looked ravishing.
She then took me to a new vegetarian falafel shop around the corner where they make fresh whole wheat pita bread every hour. It was the freshest falafel sandwich I'd ever had.
A fun nite, as always, with Bettina May! Check out her performance schedule HERE.
Burlesque Without Borders
Bombshell Bettina May is making an appearance in 'Burlesque Without Borders'. Details for the above performances are listed below.
| May 24: | Washington, DC - *Burlesque Without Borders* at Red Palace, 1212 H St NE. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland's LouLou D'vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors 8:30, show at 9pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Click here for advance tickets! |
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| May 25: | Wilmington, DE - *Burlesque Without Borders* at MOJO 13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland's LouLou D'vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors at 8pm, show at 9:30pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door, available at MOJO 13. Must be 21+. |
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| May 26: | West Chester, PA - *Burlesque Without Borders* at The Note, 142 E. Market Street. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland's LouLou D'vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Click here for advance tickets! |
Peach Ballerina Bettina May
Mover, Bettina May has never failed to impress me with her charm. She designs and constructs all of her own costumes and this another beautiful example of her talents.
Shot at House of Yes by Matt Stuart.
Music: Parisian Women by Cy Coleman Petite Fleur by Henri Rene
For mature audiences.
See more of Bettina May's burlesque performances at www.bettina.ca.
In addition, don't forget to sign up for her next Pin-Up class HERE!
NY Times said:
"Fully costumed and made up I felt transformed, sexy, feminine – confident." Pretty As A Pin-Up - New York Times East Village
Sparkle In Her Eyes!
Burlesque Goddess and Enforced Arch 'Mover' Bettina May is featured in Freshkills first single off the album "Raise Up the Sheets", out March 13th, 2012 on Bat Rabies Alert/The End Records.
Produced and Directed by Tim Murray Cinematography by Daniel Trapp Edited by Joel W Henderson Additional Production and Styling by Bettina May Animation by Thomas Smolenski Motion graphics by David Ahuja
Visit Freshkills on Facebook too: Facebook.com/freshkills
Tonya Kay, Vegetable Fueled x2
In my current hometown of New York City there really is no need to own a car but if I lived in Los Angeles it would be another story. Los Angeles is where compassionate 'Mover' Tonya Kay currently lives. Being environmentally conscious has always been a concern of hers so she found a way to have a hot car and avoid all the exhaust that comes with it by fueling her vehicle, the Grape Space Coaster, with Vegetable oil!
She was recently featured, along with the Grape Space Coaster, in a Pilot which was submitted for, accepted and aired on Speed TV last month! The Enforced Arch community would like to congratulate her on this success and also thank her for taking this opportunity to show that you can drive a hot car and avoid using environmentally and socially devastating gasoline as a source for fuel.
Check out her appearance on Speed TV here:
Broadway Bares
Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece will offer up a modern-day burlesque show packed with museum-quality human canvases that would make an art critic blush. 'Mover,' Summer Broyhill will be one them baring some skin in attempt to raise much needed funds.
The first Broadway Bares in 1992 featured seven dancers performing choreographed stripteases on a bar that raised $8,000. In the 20 editions so far, Broadway Bares has collectively raised more than $7.5 million.
A letter from Summer:
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Hello!
I very much appreciate your support, whether it be by donation or in your attendance at Broadway Bares XXI STRIPATHON.
All proceeds go to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a phenomenal non-profit that not only supports those living with this horrendous illness, but also a variety of other public health programs geared at the artistic community.
BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors Fund, including The HIV/AIDS Initiative, The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic (a personal Godsend for me in times when the only health insurance I could afford was insufficient), The Actors Fund Work Program, The Dancers’ Resource, The Stage Managers’ Project and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to more than 400 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide.
No amount is too small (or too great), so let's use small change to make a big difference!
-Summer Broyhill
Visit here to contribute a donation of your own OR buy tickets to the event here!
Sea Or Be Seen
BETTINA MAY but your way!
Dancers often find if difficult to stand out in this competitive sea of talent. What will give you that edge when everyone can do a triple? With Bettina May's crafty creativity and savvy vintage style you're sure to learn a trick or two about how a lady can utilize ones own wardrobe and physique to create the perfect look!
May 8: Brooklyn, NY - Pin-Up Class, Vintage Home, Crown Heights, 1-7pm. Space is limited in this special class in a beautiful private mid-century modern-styled home, so sign up asap. When you sign up she'll email you the address and directions.
Swheat!
I can only imagine what playing Scrabble with this quirky 'Mover' must be like. Anja Keister's choices teem with hilarity and keeps you entertained on all levels. Her innate creativity developed two alternatives to the cruel usage of feathers for traditional burlesque acts.
The group known as D20 Burlesque had a show entitled "Boards and Broads" where each performer took the stage and cleverly constructed or performed their unique rendition of popular games. One lady even built the entire game of Mouse Trap while on stage which left me on the edge of my seat! Anja Keister, a compassionate 'Mover,' was not only the producer of this popular evening at The Parkside Lounge but also performed two acts of her own. Her first performance featured a Scrabble Chip Fan that she constructed herself and for her second performance she made a beautiful wheat headdress which was part of a game called The Settlers of Catan. Then there was her faux lambs head heals. Amazing!
Rather than feel defeated by what struggles may come with finding an alternative to feathers, Anja took this opportunity to be creative and in turn expanded our minds and enlightened our evenings!
For more on Anja Keister visit her 'Movers' page!
Night Life, Night Lights
I took a trip to the Public Assembly in Williamsburg where the one year anniversary of Beatles Burlesque took place. The experience was whimsical, enchanting and not only did I get to see one 'Mover' perform but there were two compassionate ladies in the line up! Anja Keister & Bettina May each took the stage that evening.
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These ladies never fail to impress to me. They live to shed light on the burlesque industry which is traditionally rife with feathers and fur. Anja Keister created The Trials and Tribulations of A Vegan Burlesque Performer which features creative and responsible leading ladies while Bettina May makes all of her own garments! You can see more of her wardrobe here!
Check back for more performances by these two Beaming Bombshells!
Bettina May, But Your Way!
Once again, Bettina May opens her heart to aspiring Burlesque performers at Beauty Bar! She has been traveling around the globe teaching ladies how to rediscover the glamour secrets of our grandmothers since 2006, and has been a professional pin-up model and photographer since 2003. In one day, she'll teach you how to unlock the mysteries of good hair and easy makeup, and how to look great in front of a camera. You supply your own make-up and wardrobe, so she can teach you how easy it is to achieve vintage looks with the stuff you already have, no need to spend a fortune on all new items! You will leave that day with a book detailing all of the information that you learned in class that day and a CD of your own unedited images that you will own the rights to. She strives to make this class a body-positive experience, teaching you that glamour has no age, height or size requirement.
VISIT, bettina.ca/pinupclass.htm for more info!
Bubbly Bettina
Luck be a lady tonight, Bettina May performed Downtown at Bubble Bar on West Broadway and White St.
This swanky bar had fashion illustrations from the nineties with beautiful woman swimming in enormous cocktails even an alcoholic couldn't down. Management and service was phenomenal, their menu didn't have vegan options but as soon as our requests were in the waitress brought fresh strawberries and olives for us to enjoy.
The DJ then announced our Burlesque Goddess Bettina May. She strolled out in a full length faux fur coat kicking and grinning to her hit song "Hey Hey Bettina May" written for her by Hank Angel and his Island Devils! What a blast. 
I will return and I will ask for an encore next time!
Don't forget she is in the running for Viva Las Vegas! Click on the link and support this beautiful Bombshell!
First Class Gal
Took a night on the town to Park Side at 317 Houston Street to see Bettina May in action. Her performances are sensational! Offering the crowd an experience that takes you away from the NYC stress and into the charming smiles of Lady Bettina May's sweet character.
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Bettina is sharing the secrets of Burlesque at Beauty Bar Sunday, Jan 16th!
It's a must!
Trials & Tribulations
Anja Keister is a compassionate 'Mover' to be on the look out for! Drawing from her background in performance art and stage productions, Anja Keister sets out to create original burlesque acts that explore the ideas of beauty, femininity, gender roles and the cult of pop culture. Combining spectacular theatricality with the bizarre, Anja thrives in the New York neo-burlesque scene, pushing audiences to question their own definitions of what is beautiful, what is sexy, and what makes them uncomfortable. Always a fan of the beauty of decay and deconstruction, Anja Keister hopes to change herself and the world with every garment she removes.
“Burlesque is known for its feathers and silk and neo-burlesque also incorporates a lot of the fetish world into the acts, so often there can be a lot of leather involved. Sticking to my ethical beliefs has been quite a challenge, but I feel it’s only made me more creative in my work. How does one have a feather boa or fan without feathers? I’ve had to do a lot of research and in fact I’ve documented and journal a lot of this work, frustration and discovery in my blog: The Trials and Tribulations of Becoming a Vegan Burlesque Performer.” -Anja Keister
Foh Real? Faux Feathers!
Where in the world is Bettina May? Well she's in New York City. Certainly wouldn't be the same without her. Her innovative performances are more than just fanfare. Every bit of her costuming, performance and smile are genuinely committed to ending cruelty. She showed up to teatime today in a FAKE full length fur coat with matching hat. When I asked her where she acquired her matching set, she said, "I sew, made it myself." Well that's impressive! Little did I know she envisions and creates all of her own costumes. Her resistance to the mainstream costuming industry is that traditional Burlesque dancers use feathers, leather, and fur in all their performances with little thought of who they took it from. You don't need these items to entertain, be creative, innovative and inspire others to not feed into unfortunate tradition. We must not get involved with indulgent lifestyles that breed thoughtless performance rather evolve along with the environment and return the respect. Very refreshing to meet such a unique 'Mover' in our industry!
Check out her home made "Feather" Headdress in a performance entitled,
'Don't Touch My Tomatoes!'
While one end of a feather is soft to the touch, tickle worthy and awe inspiring there is another end of this quill that isn't quite as lovely. Live plucking is of commonplace among feather producing farms. If you thought getting hair waxed off was painful, imagine living a lifestyle, against your will, where being "waxed" regularly for anothers kicks and giggles was all you understood.
Alternative choices are available!
For more on Miss Bettina May check out her website, click on the link below!
