"The Business of Burlesque - Performers" with Trixie Minx
Showbiz is a business, learn how to make it work best for you.
Course Experience Level: All
Course Description: This class is a must for beginners but also a good refresher course for the seasoned performer as well. This class covers what you need to know beyond the performing aspect of burlesque for those interested in pursuing burlesque as a career or even just wanting to be more professional with regards to how they approach their participation.
This course covers: setting up a LLC, performer fees, taxes, website creation, brand management, EPKs, how to best approach producers you would like to work with, touring, etc.
Burlesque performer, producer, & educator Trixie Minx is a leader in the preservation and innovation of the Art of Tease. Best known for her classic yet playful style of dance, she is also recognized as a premiere burlesque producer with multiple New Orleans based shows in addition to several custom created productions for special events through her company Trixie Minx Productions. Recently she, and her business partner Emily Conelly, opened Trixie’s Burlesque Boutique & Studio which offers custom made products by performing artists as well as dance classes to the public.
Beyond the stage Trixie also volunteers her time as an advocate for affordable performer healthcare with the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. On a ridiculous note she LOVES cheese & has been the reigning Queen of the Fete de Fromage since 2018.