BURLESQUERCISE PRESENTS:
Taz can’t get enough of burlesque
2011-12-27
The testimonials keep pouring in and Taz is no different, having sadly missed the gala, she claims she is addicted and will continue her sexification process in 2012...
Dear Di,
Thank you for being such an amazing instructress! I love that you started the classes by sharing your personal story and letting us see you vulnerable and uncomfortable side. It made it easy to relate to you and inspired me.
Since starting the class, I've seen my abs tone up, inches lost around my waistline, better posture and breathing a little more pep in my step. I feel a little more sexy after each class and can't wait to actually perform in June!
I wish I could be there next Saturday! I'll be there in spirit for sure! We had a great time at Good Earth today, getting to know one another better. Most of us are planning to take your next class-it's addicting! Many of my friends want to join too-I've been talking about it on my FB and Twitter pages.
Thank you once again so much. You are a beautiful spirit and one sexy vixen!!!
Thanks.
xo
Taz
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Burlesquercise heals Liz
2011-12-27
Having started last summer, this babe has had an incredible journey that brought her to perform at the Hollywood Christmas Cabaret Gala! Read her story.
I can’t believe that I danced my first Burlesquercise Gala this past December. It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. And it was something I never would’ve imagined I’d be able to do!
In 2002, on the eve of my 42nd birthday, I received a call from my doctor informing me that I had progressive, degenerative arthritis in my hips and lower back, and that their condition was the equivalent of a 70 year old. I was devastated. This was not how I imagined the rest of my life to be. By Christmas, I was walking with a cane, and if I had to park at the back of the shopping centre’s parking lot, I was exhausted by the pain by the time I made it to the doors.
My doctor pretty well gave up except to see me to renew my pain medications. But I had found an athletic therapist who refused to give up on me. With her treatment of ultrasound, massages with myofascial release and lots of pain, they got me to the point where I could walk without the cane. But I had to exercise on a daily basis to ensure that I didn’t backslide to where I was before. I joined the Arthritis Society’s Joints in Motion Training Team and proceeded to train to walk marathons and raise funds for The Arthritis Society. The training was hard and painful, but it kept me mobile.
I kept doing this for a number of years until the pain no longer allowed me to continue. It was a very hard and painful decision to make, as I was always active, and didn’t want to believe that I was being sidelined again. Even with steroid injections into my lower vertebrae every 3 months, I still couldn’t walk the necessary distance or do the training. Since then, I tried a few different types of activities, hoping to find something that I loved doing, but without much luck.
And then I found Burlesquercise!
I was nervous that first class, not knowing what I was getting myself into. And I didn’t know if this was something that I could actually do. But 1 ½ hours later, I knew I was hooked. It was a great physical workout, involving cardio, stretching, Pilates and yoga. And of course, dancing. And zoning!! I could do the exercises/moves the best I could, and if I needed to adjust some exercises, then that was OK too. The instructors and women of Burlesquercise were so much fun, so welcoming and accepting.
Diana Lefebvre, the founder of Burlesquercise, is a beautiful woman, both inside and out. Along with her instructors, Kim, Annick and Leslie, they empower all the women in their classes to free that sexy, confident woman, all within a safe and accepting environment. And on the eve of the Gala, Diana helped alleviate our nervousness by reminding us that this night was for us to celebrate our accomplishments and “just have fun!”
Though my pain continues, I look forward to the nights I have dance class. It doesn’t matter if I’m tired and sore, or if it’s cold and dark outside, the thought of dancing with all these fabulous women buoys my spirit! And the added bonus – I’m overjoyed with the change that’s happening - the toning and slimming of my body!
Many thanks to Diana, Kim, Annick and Leslie!
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Sizzled her way to Calgary
2011-12-18
Meet Justine. New to Calgary and a great new asset to the Burlesquercise team. This sexy cat joined Sizzle a few weeks into the course and performed at the gala! Way to go. Read her thoughts!
As a spectator, The 3rd Annual Christmas Gala, "A Tribute to Hollywood" was classy,sassy and an all around good time. The evening was filled with different aspects of Burlesque; lavish props, comedy, and great dance performances. The energy was as high as the kicks!!
As performers, we were proud as we marched out in front of friends and strangers, to demonstrate that we are 'ALL THAT'; to express, to perform, to be ourselves, and to love every minute of it, that's what this Gala was for. Not just a form of entertainment but a form of release and a feeling of freedom.
Thank you Burlesquercise for giving me the opportunity to show Calgary what I am made of.
100% sexy woman!!
Justine Morley
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Monica Loves Burlesquercise
2011-12-18
What would I do without Burlesquercise Canada??
Well my life would be a tremendous bore without it, that is for sure.
I found Burlesquercise through a male dance instructor who was trying to teach me how to do rumba walks. At the first hint of me being even close to sexy I shut down and burst out laughing. So he suggested I take Di’s Burlesquercise classes and he introduced me to her. I was hooked at the first class. Di, a beautiful, talented, smart and gracious woman, was so down to earth, funny, accepting and encouraging. She related to us on our level. Chipping away at my fear of my own sexuality.
BUT that didn’t mean I was ready to PERFORM in a burlesque routine. No, no, no. I saw a video clip of some previous gala’s and the performers seemed to get very close to the audience. My stomach immediately turned into knots. I broke out in a sweat as I watched the video. There was no way I could do that. There was no way I could dance in a sensual, sexy way that close to an audience member, and God forbid if the audience member was a man!!! After a couple of days, I realized that precisely because I had so much fear, I had to do it. I had to participate in the gala. I had to ignore my issues with my weight, buy a corset, and perform with my fellow vixens. Of course I strategically picked the back corner!! LOL. Ha ha ha.
I’ve learned that Burlesquercise for me is so much more than being sexy in a corset. I mean that’s the fun part of it. The, icing on the cake, if you will. The most valuable gift I have received from doing Burlesquercise, is the women I have met. Of all ages, backgrounds and dance levels. They’re ALL beautiful women. I have made some wonderful friendships. The women of Burlesquercise are unlike women I have met in other genres of dance. These ladies lift each other up, speak to the greatness in each other and never let each other fail. The ladies of Burlesquercise offer encouragement and support for everything, from getting up the courage to perform in public in a corset to bringing healthy snacks and making encouraging signs to put in the back for all the other performers. Where else in this world do women experience this?
At this point I would have to say that the dancers and students of Burlesquercise are a reflection of the leaders. Diana, Annick and Kim. They set the tone in the classes and for the performances. They are pivotal in providing support and guidance as we dance our way through this journey. Thank You does not even come close to expressing how grateful I am for the experience I have had with Burlesquercise Canada. My self esteem is rising, my health is getting better and my dancing in other genres is getting better because of what I do with you.
Here’s to another happy and successful 2012 as we all dance along our own Yellow Brick Roads. And who says the Wizard has to be a man??
**Imagine sexy zoning here**
Love to all of the ladies of Burlesquercise.
Monica Bryan
XOXOXOXO
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Diane Lives and Breathes Burlesque
2011-12-15
Living with Passion!! This is Diane's motto. Read her amazing testimonial of perseverance and strength...
Dancing is an activity that until recently, I only watched from afar. I have Cystic Fibrosis, which is an inherited, fatal lung disease. When I was born the average life expectancy for someone with CF was four years old and I was diagnosed when I was two. Living with Cystic Fibrosis has always restricted my lung capacity. Eight years ago, I received the gift of a double lung transplant, but it is only in the last few years that I have been healthy enough to try dancing! To find Burlesquercise was a gift in itself, but to have Diana Lefebvre as the woman behind the movement is the reason woman flock to this fun form of exercise, dance and self-discovery. Diana and her instructors, are encouraging, friendly, and make us all feel beautiful both on the inside and outside.
As a complication of my CF, I am also an insulin-dependent Diabetic. Battling these two chronic illnesses has shown me the amazing potential of the human spirit and how important it is to truly appreciate everyone and everything around us. I have always pursued my creative side, but when I was forced to become dependent on an oxygen tank & a feeding tube as my lifelines, I realized I could sit, paint and breathe at the same time! At this point, I was put on the lung transplant list and in 2003 I received a double lung transplant! My journey from deaths’ door to a new life, all occurred all in an eight-hour surgery, a three-month hospital stay & an ongoing, arduous recovery process.
Through all of my medical interruptions, I have continued to explore the world of artistic expression through painting. Painting helps me to project the passion I strive for in life, onto a canvas and to always see the joy & opportunities in our world. I am inspired to paint because I believe that life can be viewed with more optimism if you live with passion. Living passionately also translates into being present and aware in our daily thoughts, tasks and interactions with people. This is not a new idea in society, but one must consciously work at it to truly incorporate this simple idea into your life.
Diana Lefebvre embraces this philosophy by reaching out to all kinds of women through her “Burlesquercise” classes. She helps her students engage in physical fitness, while gaining confidence in them-selves by learning to celebrate the natural sexuality in all women. The women, taking these classes, come in all shapes with different backgrounds and life experiences. This has inspired me to paint a Burlesque series called “The woman in me” to try and express the emotions, the sexuality, the colors and of course the Boas onto the canvas! Diana has given me another opportunity by allowing me to have a booth at the Gala to showcase this series. Check it out!
I have so much fun in the classes, that I can’t stop smiling. I have worked very hard at getting strong and healthy and now to add a level of confident sexuality on top is the “icing on the cake!” I have been in Burlesque for only a year and this time I have decided to take the last step in the confidence challenge and dance in the Gala! No matter what my feet might do in the routines, MY LUNGS ARE DANCING!
Thank you Diana for this opportunity and for allowing woman to
“Sing and dance like no one is watching!”
Namaste,
Diane Kinahan
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Jenn the Sexy Pilot
2011-12-15
This 'Heat' Burlesquercise troupe member speaks from the heart. Read her inspiring sexification journey!
Di,
This took a lot for me to say but I've been wanting to for a while! So thank you, more than you know! ( a little long 
) love ya!
About a year ago around this time I was doing the same thing. I was getting ready for Di's burlesque gala, my very first gala. Wow! What a difference a year can make. To think that not that long ago I was still suffering from social anxiety disorder and was paralyzed by fear, fear of judgement, of scrutiny. Even though I knew mentally my fears were irrational, but somehow they still had an insane amount of power over my entire life. I thought the more I avoided life, the more control I would have. Yet those same fears also robbed me of happiness, and left me with less control then I started with.
My story began when I went to the previous gala in the spring to watch some dancing with a friend, see what this Burlesquercise stuff was all about. Thought to myself, hmmm this lady has some kind of light surrounding her, that I have to be a part of.
I'm not sure how far along in my journey I was when I heard Di's story. How she started with ballet, deciding to try ballroom due to an injury mixed with a little bit of boredom during recovery. She spoke about overcoming her own obstacles and shyness. She mentioned something that has stuck with me ever since, is that all of those special powers, confidence and self value that you see in others is just a learned skill...
Wow I may let this woman in a little, she seemed to have struggled with rather similar demons. Okay maybe, just maybe I can learn this skill set too.
Over the past year, Di has not only been my burlesque teacher, coach, and great role model, she has also been my friend. She has listened to my frustrations, comforted me when I felt like quitting it all, kicked my butt when I needed it and celebrated my triumphs! Once you get to know the real Diva Di, you can't help but love her!
If you keep making the same excuses in life you will remain stagnant! Challenge those little voices that tell you that you can't do something, that you are too this or not enoughn of that! Why not Challenge them to watch you win! The more you challenge those self defeating thoughts the less of a challenge they will remain. Don't get me wrong I still have my moments - but a wise and special man told me to seek progression not perfection (thanks Martin )
Stop criticizing, go back to the joy and fun parts of dance and watch not only your dancing but your life soar!
Thx again
Jenn xox
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Jeannie meets Burlesquercise
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Sometimes we get those special emails that make you go: awwwww, that's so thoughtful and nice to hear...
Read about how Burlesquercise has influenced Jeannie. We thank you for your testimonial.
Dearest Di... thank you so much for today... Class was amazing and I feel amazing.
My transformation is in part due to you and burlesquercise.. I received the confidence that perhaps was lacking to take control of life and make lots and lots of changes... losing weight, sorting out physical injuries and going back to university to become a social worker. It's been a long hard fight back but as John Wayne says... "courage is about being scared to death but saddling up anyways"... excellent words to live by.
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I bought tickets for the Rocky Mountain Saturday evening... hahaha, front row tickets cause I deserve it baby...lol lucky table 13... can't wait.
See you soon...
kisses,
Jeannie G.
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Jean Marc is a Hit with Donna
2011-09-25
My oh my, what effect Jean Marc Genereux has on the ladies...
Donna says: I love his cheeky smile! He made me feel like a dancer.
Click this blog to read more...
Hey Di this is for you and Jean- Marc,
I switched up my style a bit for fun.
Just go with it when you read,
it unfolds as it goes along...
EMAIL FROM DONNA
Dear Lorraine,
You being in the know with these things, some guy, dancer, choreographer,whatever, named John or Jean or Marc, is coming to my dance class tomorrow...you know anything about him?
Dear Donna,
O M G are you kidding me? You mean Jean-Marc from SYTYCDC ?
Your teacher Di must have friends in high places!
Dear Lorraine,
I tuned in to see what all the fuss is about and I learn that this Jean- Marc person,
is impeccably dressed, professional, well groomed, well spoken, very focused, and for me, a newbie...a wee bit scary. But I gotta trust Di on this one, if he is a mentor and friend of Di’s then other than being talented he must be a nice guy, I could not see Di putting up with anything else.
So off I go to class, not knowing what to expect, and imagine my delight when Di and Jean- Marc walk into class without a red carpet! No convoy, no paparazzi just a multi tasking Di on her blackberry and a smiling Jean -Marc carrying two umbrellas even though it was not raining. Perhaps he was waiting for the rain so he could do a Gene Kelly?
And the class...it was exquisite. The man is talented, charming and funny. I do think he should switch to decaf coffee and SOON. He had an abundance of energy and smiles. He was enjoying himself, it was contagious. My first brush with dance royalty and he made it so easy and natural, I did not feel one bit self conscious.
I was so lucky to see his thought process at work, but the best part of the class was his earnest and heartfelt speech at the end. He gathered us around him and acknowledged our courage to take a dance class AND to dance at the gala. He was proud of us for catching on quickly, and acting professionally when learning new steps. But most of all he encouraged us to continue to dream. He shared with us that he is thankful each day for being able to do what he does....he is LIVING THE DREAM! It could not have happened to a nicer or more talented guy!
Oh yes, one more thing....Jean Marc touched my boa, he danced with my boa....and no you can’t have it!
Dear Donna
O M G
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Donna’s thoughts about Kaitlyn’s Workshops
2011-07-23
Read up on one of our Burlesquercise students: Donna's inner thoughts about her toe tappin', boot stompin' time during the workshops!!
Jiggling and giggling on July 7th with Kaitlyn Regehr...
So... I decided to attend Kaitlyn Regehr's coyote ugly work shop.
Night starts out with hugs, hellos, and diva kisses from fellow dancers, soon
it's time to belly up to the bar. The dance bar...the ice cold beer was for later.
YEEHAW
Ready for the night in my tight black hip hugging yoga pants....leave the daisy dukes for the younger ones. Pink cowboy hat in hand...I mean on head, black spaghetti strap top with added pink tassels for emphasis and I am ready to sashay down the coyote trail !!!!
Previously I had spent a year toning and tightening my core with Di and her merry band of outlaws a.k.a. instructors Kim and Annick. And for one night only, in rides a new Sheriff, cutie pie Kaitlyn and she wants me to forget core and let things....shake a bit more, let my hips sway....unleash them....
What the blazes Katilyn? What you been drinking? Moonshine?
She bats her eyes at us in slow motion and with a sugary smile tells us, forget core, think jiggle and sway.
“UH HUH,” she says, thumbs stuck deep into her belt buckle, which by the way is sitting strategically below her tiny waist. It’s as if she is sayin, “I'm the new Sheriff in town and I make the rules.” Sway those hips, loosen it up gals.
AND WE DID!
All too soon level one was over but wait for it, level two promised more tricks than a
traveling medicine show. Dancers refreshed with liquid barley at the watering hole,
level two brought on more excitement for the naughty cow girls.
My hips...let them sway, got it! But you want me to what? Hold on there Sheriff, you may be new in town but you want me to let my backside what? A milkshake? That's not at all lady like now is it? But that is what the night is all about, taking risks and having fun. I look around and see smiles and giggles and right out slap your thigh laughing from my fellow cowgirls.
“ Tighten those thighs but jiggle that behind.”
Being that my butt is the biggest part of me you would think that would be easy.
But it does take a lot of concentration to make the connection. One part tight
one part loose....
Level two done and dusted, Kailyn rides into the sunset unleashing the cowgirls on an unsuspecting city. We are armed, dangerous, and gorgous, just ask anyone that was at Ranchmans!
Remember the rules girls, never ride alone, safety in numbers,
and try not to be separated from the herd... unless you want to be !!!!
Donna
xoxo
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Janet’s Fan Dance Inspires
2011-07-04
Sometimes Burlesquercise inspires a person to discover themselves through the sexification process. Sometimes this gift is passed on from one fellow student to the next. This testimonial is proof that if you believe in yourself, so will others...
Thank you Janet & Donna.
TESTIMONIAL:
The gift you gave to Janet was amazing!
Okay, really it was Janet that gave herself a gift by joining so many classes
and trying to do the impossible despite her knees and health condition.
But you my dear put the icing on the cake.
I spoke with Janet at length in the back room as
she was sitting with those seductive and sultry feather fans
and she told me how you approached her to do the solo and the lessons
that followed.
YUP the icing on the cake my dear.
What this really says to me is that you, DI ,
have stayed true to your mission statement
"Sexify yourself " .
It would be easy as a dance company to be distracted by those gorgeous young girls
joining all the time, and some of them with such potential....to move your company into another direction.
But when Janet danced last night
I realized that you stayed true to your
passion, empowering woman
to empower themselves.
As Oprah says we are in charge of our own
lives...yes there are external factors
we cannot control, but we decide how to react
to what life pitches or shall I say bitches at us..blah blah blah,
psyco babble but it's true. When life doesn't always give us what we want
we must go out and get it for ourselves.
So I applaud you Di, for staying true to your vision
and I applaud Janet for taking that first step into your studio,
look where that first step lead....
it led her onto a dance floor doing a solo fan dance
in front of a very appreciative and supportive audience.
That moment when Janet danced was the highlight
of my 14 months with Burlesquercise! It actually made me cry.
It was right before I went on and did the chair tease...
So there I was dragging my chair out onto the floor with blurred vision,
smiling and being in the moment, and enjoying every minute of it.
Thanks Di and congrats Janet!
Donna
These are photos of Miss Janet in training with Guest Instructress Miss Kaitlyn:
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Meet Nancy
2011-06-23
Don't let this girl fool you, she's one hot tamale... Maybe Nancy hides behind her mask but Burlesquercise has taught her to unleash her sexy side, even into her early retirement years!
Read her testimonial...
I am a self-driven, type A, and competitive perfectionist. Besides working hard, I have always lived to meet other people’s expectation or tried to make others meet my expectations... I worked hard through school, applied myself in jobs and worried about how my kids were going to turn out. As a result, the stress took it’s toll and caused a few burned outs in my life.
Who says people can’t change?! With the proper instrument and technician, namely: Burlesquercise and Miss Diana respectively... I am experiencing a transformation. Since I started Burlesquercise a year ago, I have noticed a desire to strive for a carefree living, to feel good about myself and to enjoy the precious moments in life.
Someone once said every day is a bonus once you passed the age of 50. My husband retired early just a year ago and I followed suit a few months ago. We are totally enjoying every day of our lives. We feel we have fulfilled our obligation as parents and as children to our own parents. Now, it is time for us to focus on what we enjoy doing, for example, our interest in ballroom dancing and my new found love in Burlesquercise. As I entered the level two Burlesquercise classes this year, I feel more passionate about the art. It is obvious that my advancing in Burlesquercise technique has further promoted my wellness from within and also has helped my ballroom dancing tremendously.
Above all, Diana, you have served as my mentor…no matter how fast you are paddling beneath the water, you have always maintained your cool. Thank you for your patience, encouragement and the sharing of our girly jokes.
Best wishes to the Burlesque Disco Night this Saturday, I know I am going to have a grand time and so will my husband.
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Meet Inspiring Missy
2011-06-17
We promote personal growth here at Burlesquercise and Missy is a perfect example of how this program helped blossom her amazing personal self...
Doctor or Dancer? Maybe both! Read on...
Doctor by Day, Dancer by Night Hi I’m Missy, I love hanging out with friends, the beach and Mini Eggs. Pretty standard right? I’m working towards my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, focusing on the effects combat deployments have on the mental health of returning military members, particularly within The United States Marine Corp. Oh, and I’m a Burlesque dancer.
Yep – those that wide-eyed and fascinated-yet-slightly-confused reaction are common. Apparently my definition of a typical 22 year-old isn’t so typical…?
I’ve been dancing with Burlesquercise for over 2 years and am famously unapologetic for being myself. I’m loud, hilarious, brutally honest and bossy; all which have helped earn me the nickname of “Survivor Island.” On top of my bubbly personality, my bodacious 6 foot frame (including heels and hair) makes me the epitome of an “Amazon” goddess (another nickname). I work it, I own it and you love it.
I can attribute much of my ability to express my greatness to Burlesquercise. Not only is it so fun to play different characters (I’ve been everything from a Brazilian bird to a sexy Army General) but sharing the floor with women from all walks of life is invigorating. Each woman brings her unique individuality to every show, a twist that Burlesquercise not only promotes but thrives on. I didn’t fit the mould so I changed it. And I love that about myself. (I’m learning those around me love that too, or at least they find it amusing!) All the people I’ve met through burlesque have been incredibly supportive of both my dancing and my goals outside of the studio, which I’ve come to understand are definitely connected. If you can work it on stage you can work it in life!
Hugs, kisses and an “Oorah!”
Missy
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Meet Foxy Amy
2011-05-31
Miss Amy is celebrating her one year anniversary with Burlesquercise!
Taking on many life challenges, this one is a rewarding learning experience for this fox. Read her sexy experience...
This is Amy's witty write up:
30. Single. Somehow, in 2010 my life had boiled down to being identified by these two qualifiers. It didn’t matter that I had a successful teaching career or bought a house. The fact that friends, family and students relied on me was meaningless in comparison with “30. Single.” Somehow, with the end of my 20’s came the end of my self-perceived sex appeal and confidence. I spent weeks after my birthday living vicariously through Sex and the City. Then, whilst aimlessly wasting time on Google one day, I found it...the way to go from Miranda to Samantha...Burlesquercise!!! I signed up immediately; this was the way I was going overcome the “30 and single” blues.
Recently I celebrated my one year Burlesque anniversary. I’ve been a boa tossing temptress, a shirt throwing Bond Girl, a floor crawling sex kitten, a chair teasing vixen, a fan flaunting Jezebel and now a cabaret cane siren. I glamed up and sexily strutted my way through the Christmas Gala and did the mini-boudoir photo shoot. Burlesquercise has taught me an invaluable lesson in terms of age, confidence and relationship status. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it matters how you carry yourself. Confidence is worth a million bucks and who the hell needs a boyfriend when you can floss with a pink boa?
Thank you ladies for helping me regain my swagger!
Amy
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Meet Amanda Plomp
2011-04-26
A girl with determination, inner strength and is a true testament in achieving personal growth and health. This is her story:
When I joined Burlesquercise in September 2010, it was a desperate act to keep myself from losing my mind, I was suffering from depression.
I had graduated in May after six years of post-secondary education and I could not get a job! Companies were either requiring a Masters degree or they wouldn't hire me because I was 'over-qualified'. During that period of time, on top of everything else, my doctor informed me that the medication I was on, that had been controlling my medical condition, epilepsy, was possibly causing liver damage.
For 5 long months sitting around waiting waiting waiting for a break in my career and doing nothing with myself, with my health and career prospects floundering... I was getting to a point where I was beyond recollection of when I felt intelligent, strong and attractive.
I signed up for Burlesquercise on a whim, to try something new and different and to challenge myself. What I didn't know, and didn't realize even as it was happening... was that the classes weren't just teaching me to dance and strut and floss and pose. I got back into shape, losing 30lbs and never for a moment considering it a hard workout because all I noticed was how much fun I was having. I learned to walk with more confidence and engage more in conversations, and within a month of starting the classes, I landed a fantastic job both financially and in relation to my interests. I met some amazing girls, have built some really fantastic friendships and am always watching out for familiar faces in the +15 system downtown.
Since being involved in Burlesquercise, I have considered myself better equipped to deal with things that come along. When it turned out that my epilepsy medication was in fact causing liver damage and that I had to change prescriptions immediately, I focused on taking care of myself by staying healthy and active by practicing on the nights I didn't have class. I consider this to be a major reason why, unlike other times where I've had to switch medications, I've remained virtually seizure-free.
Burlesquercise hasn't overtly taught me how to deal with disasters (mini or major) that come up in my life. It has, however, shown me lessons that I can apply: "Walk with conviction"; "If you believe that what you're doing is sexy, your audience will as well, no matter how weird or crazy"; "Move like you're dancing for yourself, not for whoever is watching". These are the reasons why Burlesquercise has been an amazing experience for me. I've lost weight without feeling like I'm in a bootcamp, I've gained confidence without having to 'self-actualize' or even think about it, I've improved my work ethic ("If I believe it, my bosses will believe it") and I've made friends who have the same interests: feeling sexy and confident and showing that off.
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This one’s for you di..
2011-02-13
All my life I have been mentoring other women - nieces, great nieces, cousins, friends, friends of friends children of friends you name it I have done it- but it came at a high price... and that price is ignoring myself for far too long.
A couple of years ago I set out to find myself a mentor....still searching....
Perhaps I don't need a mentor after all,
perhaps I need a Fairy God Mother, and you know what Di??????
I got one in the form of a pint sized ball of energy.
A Fairy God Mother who is passionate about what she does and shares her
self and passion with others.
Recognize yourself? You should!
Your classes make me feel like being a
girl is an asset not a liability as some
women will tell you...damm them !!!!!!!
I bought into all that crap.
Not any more baby not any more
there is power in these hips!
Donna
xoxo
By the way..the photo taken after the Gala
When I look back at 2010 I will say to myself
It was a good year
I danced in public
touched myself in public
and danced on a box!!!!
Can't wait to see what is in store for 2011 !!!
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