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Secret Diary of Clan Glitter

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The new year often brings with it a variety of emotions as well as a lot of new year resolutions most of us have broken by the second week! It is also a time of reflection and that is what I have chosen to write about, reflecting on my burlesque journey over the last almost two years.

My therapist initially recommended classes to help me with my poor body image and low self esteem as she said burlesque was well known for promoting body positivity. I had never heard of burlesque classes and all I knew about burlesque was the film. Never in a million years would I have thought about it without her suggestion. So in true Madonna style, I threw myself in! A quick internet search came up with several options and I am so bloody grateful I chose Glitter Kiss Studio's!


I am very good at portraying confidence but really I am an extroverted introvert. Elle was so welcoming when I first contacted her and ensured I had all the information I needed to come to my first class. In all honesty I was sh*tting myself as I arrived by myself not knowing what to expect, what would the women be like, what will happen, I have never danced before - how the hell will I cope, will I be judged, will I fit in? These thoughts and hundreds of others poured through my brain as I nervously stood outside the studio waiting for class time. 

One by one the women started to arrive, each one a different size, shape and personality. They were welcoming, chatty, inquisitive without being overwhelming, and made me the complete newbie feel included. Then the class started.

Elle has a fantastic way of explaining moves and encouraging participation. She empowers you to believe in yourself. I was hooked. 

I had never in my life found a form of fitness I enjoyed. I have never before found such a diverse group of people I actually wanted to be around! Initially I started with one class a week but within a few months that increased to several a week despite the fact I live a 40 minute drive from the studio! Yes there are classes closer to where I live but they are not Glitter Kiss.

After a few months Elle found out I sang in a band, she was keen to get me to perform at some point and I remember saying to her I will sing for you but I will never dance for you. Fast forward two years and I am now dancing for her as part of the High Ginxxx Dance Troupe and performing solo whilst singing. For the first time in my life I walked around on holiday in a bikini! My husband has noticed a difference in my posture, my confidence, my fitness, and even how I walk which is all down to the amazing mentorship of Elle and he is so supportive coming to all of the shows. I may not yet be fully in love with my own skin but I at least like it. My aim this year is to fall in with my body, will I succeed? Who knows, why don't you come along to the studio, join in and find out!

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What an amazing post! I hope it brings inspiration to others who are worried about starting on their own.

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