Lil Bunny
11-18-2007, 08:26 AM
Oy, I've been busy as heck! Sorry about that kids!
So yeah, as a few of you know, I'm in a burlesque troupe.
Ok that wasn't so hard to say. ;) As you may or may not know, burlesque is make a come back. We're talking the "classy" strip tease if you will. We're very vintage with our look, music and movement. Nothing past roughly 1960 unless it has the classic feel (i.e. Christina Agulara, Squirrel Nut Zippers, et al) Heck, most of us could make showing a collarbone hot while wearing a full snow suit. The best part, we're so diverse in looks. 5 foot nothing to 6'2", chubby to svelte, black/blonde/red headed and everything in between. We work hard and we're proud of it.
That said, I need help. We have a very last minute show and while I have my first solo act thrown together, I'm stumped on the second. We decided since a lot are doing one sultry and one more comedic, that hey, I could do a polka! Yes, we're talking a dress like in Ms Congeniality here. I cannot find a song for the life of me. I thought "Beer Barrel Polka" but I cannot find a clean (good sounding) enough version. Then I thought maybe "In Heaven There is No Beer" but I don't know if that would be offensive. LOL which sounds odd because I was also thinking of "She's too fat for me" since I'm the chubby one of the group. My friends vetoed that one since I'd be putting myself down and they didn't like that idea.
So can ANYONE point me out some great polkas that involve an accordion that are faster paced? It's going to be a fun piece all in all (think um...strip tease using said accordion). Heck, even some tips for the costume or dance would also be greatly appreciated. I know some polka moves but dang it's been a while since I've done them!
MASSIVE hugs if you guys can think of things!! Our show is on the 14th (for those of you near Omaha, it's at Nomads) and I'm nervous as heck. I'm used to doing one solo! Again, sorry that this is an odd and rather mature subject. I just figured you guys would have some great advice knowing the diversity of this group. Love to you all!
<3
Bunny
P.S. if you're curious, my other one is "Why don't you do right" and yes, I'm using the Rodger Rabbit version. LOL I even have the tail attached to my girdle and ears that pop up from my hair at the end. If that doesn't get me some laughs I'll be sad.
So yeah, as a few of you know, I'm in a burlesque troupe.
Ok that wasn't so hard to say. ;) As you may or may not know, burlesque is make a come back. We're talking the "classy" strip tease if you will. We're very vintage with our look, music and movement. Nothing past roughly 1960 unless it has the classic feel (i.e. Christina Agulara, Squirrel Nut Zippers, et al) Heck, most of us could make showing a collarbone hot while wearing a full snow suit. The best part, we're so diverse in looks. 5 foot nothing to 6'2", chubby to svelte, black/blonde/red headed and everything in between. We work hard and we're proud of it.
That said, I need help. We have a very last minute show and while I have my first solo act thrown together, I'm stumped on the second. We decided since a lot are doing one sultry and one more comedic, that hey, I could do a polka! Yes, we're talking a dress like in Ms Congeniality here. I cannot find a song for the life of me. I thought "Beer Barrel Polka" but I cannot find a clean (good sounding) enough version. Then I thought maybe "In Heaven There is No Beer" but I don't know if that would be offensive. LOL which sounds odd because I was also thinking of "She's too fat for me" since I'm the chubby one of the group. My friends vetoed that one since I'd be putting myself down and they didn't like that idea.
So can ANYONE point me out some great polkas that involve an accordion that are faster paced? It's going to be a fun piece all in all (think um...strip tease using said accordion). Heck, even some tips for the costume or dance would also be greatly appreciated. I know some polka moves but dang it's been a while since I've done them!
MASSIVE hugs if you guys can think of things!! Our show is on the 14th (for those of you near Omaha, it's at Nomads) and I'm nervous as heck. I'm used to doing one solo! Again, sorry that this is an odd and rather mature subject. I just figured you guys would have some great advice knowing the diversity of this group. Love to you all!
<3
Bunny
P.S. if you're curious, my other one is "Why don't you do right" and yes, I'm using the Rodger Rabbit version. LOL I even have the tail attached to my girdle and ears that pop up from my hair at the end. If that doesn't get me some laughs I'll be sad.