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Born in Manila and refined in the Bronx, Stiletto Sinclair is a dynamic New York School of Burlesque alum with a love for intertwining the silly and the seductive. Her performances, rich with whimsical storytelling and enchanting character transformations, captivate audiences, weaving humor and allure into every gesture. Stiletto has lit up stages at notable venues such as Nurse Bettie, The Stonewall Inn, The Beauty Bar, Club Cumming, and The Kraine Theater, and made her mark as the showcase newcomer in 2023’s Asian Burlesque Festival at City Winery. Offstage, Stiletto collaborates with Jackie Galaxy to produce Sins and Stardust Burlesque, creating innovative and memorable acts that blend theatricality with burlesque charm. Sins and Stardust Burlesque has been featured prominently in events like the Days of the Dead Festival in collaboration with FRIGID NYC.

Sparkle 101: A Beginner's Guide To Stage, Sass, And Snacks from Someone Figuring It Out Too

$15+

Whether you're signed up for your first student showcase or still lurking in the velvet shadows, Sparkle 101 is here to be your glittery guide and soft place to land.

Written by burlesque performer and show producer Stiletto Sinclair, this beginner-friendly guide is packed with real talk, personal stories, survival tips, and gentle pep talks to help you feel more prepared and a lot less alone.

Inside you'll find:

💄 Pre-show packing tips and panic management
🪞 Confidence check-ins and showgirl rituals
✍️ How to write your act’s “movie trailer”
🎭 What to do when you blank onstage (you will!)
🧵 Why kindness, snacks, and tech rehearsals matter
💋 Reflections, prompts, and post-show love notes
📚 A curated list of resources, teachers, and artists who’ve helped shape the journey

This isn’t the definitive guide to burlesque, but it is full of honesty, heart, and sequins. It was made with love for every weirdo, wallflower, and show pony finding their glitter footing.

Tips welcome! This guide is $15, but if you’re feeling extra sparkly, you can tip above that to support the arts and this rhinestone-powered journey 💋

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✨ A warm, witty, beginner-friendly guide to burlesque written by a fellow performer still figuring it out. Whether you're prepping for your debut or just starting to sparkle, this guide is here to hype you up, hold your hand, and remind you: you're already doing it.

Format
8.5" x 11" PDF (20+ pages)
Level
Beginner-friendly (especially for first-time performers)
Includes
Packing checklists, confidence tips, journaling prompts, and personal stories
Extras
Resource list of teachers, photographers, and more
Vibe
Supportive, funny, and full of sparkle (from someone still figuring it out too)
Size
2.72 MB
Length
23 pages
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