Sparkle 101: A Beginner's Guide To Stage, Sass, And Snacks from Someone Figuring It Out Too
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:
đź’„ 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
đź’‹ 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 💋
✨ 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.