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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:59:12 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:45:08 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>New Burlesque Classes @ Move Studio</title><category>burlesque</category><category>burlesque classes</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>ginger valentine's burlesque charm school</category><category>move studio</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:35:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/3/8/new-burlesque-classes-move-studio.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6948248</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>My new burlesque series at Move starts on Tuesday, March 30 and runs through April 20th. Classes are from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.</p>
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<p><strong>Give Me Fever Series @ Move Studio</strong></p>
<p><strong>This delightful series is a fun way to express yourself while toning up your legs, hips and abs, and even improving your flexibility. Learn classic burlesque technique such as bump and grind and work on walking in high heels. Wear form-fitting workout top, bring long gloves, heels and a bra to learn some basics of burlesque striptease while creating a sexy new burlesque routine to the classic Peggy Lee song, &ldquo;Fever&rdquo;. Challenge your comfort zone and push your own envelope while having a blast. There is no nudity in this series!</strong></p>
<p><br /><strong>www.movestudio.com to register<br /></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6948248.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Where have I been?</title><category>all con</category><category>burlesque</category><category>dallas</category><category>ginger valentine</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:28:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/3/2/where-have-i-been.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6887448</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I don't think I've ever gone so long with out updating my website! Everything has been a whirlwind since the Dallas Burlesque Festival and the Amour Show, both of which were great successes.</p>
<p><br />If you missed the Amour show, you missed my lastest debut which I like to call, "An American Sweetheart," or "Oh No She Di'n't!"</p>
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<p>I will be performing this act along with others at <a href="http://www.all-con.org/">All Con</a> on Saturday, March 13</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6887448.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Dallas Burlesque Festival: Video Interview</title><category>black mariah</category><category>burlesque</category><category>dallas burlesque festival</category><category>elisa</category><category>ginger valentine</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:49:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/27/dallas-burlesque-festival-video-interview.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6442897</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/rebeccaelena/2010OfficialFlyer.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264607817755" alt="" /></span></span>Last week Elisa, Black Mariah and I stopped by the Pegasus News Headquarters to talk about the Dallas Burlesque Festival. Watch the video <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jan/24/video-interview-elisa-davis-black-mariah-and-ginge/">here.</a></p>
<p>The Dallas Burlesque Festival is February 5-6 and will features over 50 dazzling ladies from around the country, and even as far away as New Zealand. This is the largest burlesque show of the year, don't miss your chance to see Angie Pontani and a whole cavalcade of dancers.</p>
<p><a href="http://dallasburlesquefestival.eventbrite.com/">Tickets</a> are going fast, if you haven't gotten yours yet, now might be a good time.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6442897.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Crystal Palace Burlesque</title><category>burlesque</category><category>dallas</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>the crystal palace</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:50:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/26/crystal-palace-burlesque.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6438951</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>If you were not one of the 700+ at the Lakewood Theater Saturday night, you missed quite a show! <a href="http://www.benbritt.com/burlesquelakewood2010/index.html">Relive the magic,</a> courtesy of <a href="http://www.benbritt.com/">Ben Britt.</a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6438951.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bettie Page Recap</title><category>bettie page tribute show</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>houston</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:46:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/18/bettie-page-recap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6364110</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Houston Press did a nice little write up of the Bettie Page Tribute show. <a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/view/29146047/1">Read all about it here</a><a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/slideshow/view/29146047/1">.</a></p>
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<p>Ladies, grab a friend and sign up for the <a href="http://www.movestudio.com/">Bumps and Grinds Workshop </a>at <strong>Move Studio</strong> this <strong>Saturday</strong> from <strong>2-4 p.m</strong>. In <strong>two hours</strong>, learn the <strong>foundation of burlesque movemnt</strong>.</p>
<p>Impress at parties! Wow your date! Become the envy of your friends!</p>
<p>Always wanted to learn the secrets to the best burlesque moves? Now's your chance.</p>
<p>Bumps and Grinds Workshop</p>
<p>Move Studio - Call 972-732-0206 or <a href="http://www.movestudio.com/">register online. </a></p>
<p>Workshop is $40 in advance, $50 at the door if space available, so register soon to save money and secure your spot in one of the most scintillating dance workshops in North Texas.</p>
<p>&nbsp;AND! If that wasn't enough fun for one day. Don't forget about <a href="http://www.ladivinaburlesque.com/?page_id=292">Crystal Palace Burlesque</a> Saturday night at the Lakewood Theater. Don't miss your chance to see <a href="http://www.cdlish.com/">Catherine D'lish</a> along with the some of the most beautiful dancers in Texas and beyond.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6361339.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Austin, Dallas and Houston</title><category>austin</category><category>bettie page tribute show</category><category>dallas</category><category>dallas burlesque festival</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>houston</category><category>the crystal palace</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:02:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/8/austin-dallas-and-houston.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6270676</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Holy smokes you guys. This year is certainly starting off with a bang, and I have so much to share with you, I hardly know where to start.</p>
<p>Where you'll find me:</p>
<p><strong>The Bettie Page Tribute Show</strong>: Next weekend, you can catch me, <strong>The Jigglewatts, Cardinal Cyn, Black Widow Burlesque </strong>and others in Austin and Houston for this tribute to the late and great Bettie Page.&nbsp; As if a bevvy of gorgeous gals wasn't enough, these shows will also <strong>screen an exclusive clip</strong> from the forthcoming documentary, <a href="http://www.bettiepagemovie.com/"><em>Bettie Page Reveals All: The Authorized Documentary</em></a>. Friday we'll be in Austin and then Houston the following day. Don't miss it!</p>
<p>Tickets: <a href="http://www.drafthouse.com/lakecreek/shows.php?id=490">Alamo Draft House Lake Creek</a></p>
<p>Tickets: <a href="http://www.drafthouse.com/westoaks/shows.php?id=439">Alamo Draft House West Oaks</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ladivinaburlesque.com/?page_id=292"><strong>The Crystal Palace, featuring Catherine D'lish</strong></a>: <strong>Saturday, January 23: The Lakewood Theater:</strong> Tickets are going fast for this show, and I would sure hate for you to miss seeing <a href="http://www.cdlish.com/">Catherine D'lish</a>. Plus this is one of the largest, most diverse casts ever for a <a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28342-Dallas-Burlesque-Examiner%7Ey2010m1d5-Proust-Questionnaire-La-Divina">La Divina</a> Productions Show. <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Crystal-Palace-Burlesque-tickets/artist/1389996">Get tickets now!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dallasburlesquefestival.com/">The Dallas Burlesque Festival:</a> <strong>February 5-6: The Historical Texas Theatre:</strong> Remember <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGAGjxITa0Q&amp;feature=player_embedded">last year</a>? It was huge, and this year will be bigger than ever. With dancers from around the country (even as far away as New Zealand) and special guest <a href="http://angiepontani.com/">Angie Pontani</a>, this two-day event will be the largest show of the year.&nbsp; Get <a href="http://dallasburlesquefestival.eventbrite.com/">tickets</a> before they sell out!</p>
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<p>There's even more fabulous shows and events coming later in February and March, I'll post more info soon.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6270676.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Dallas Burlesque Festival: tickets now on sale</title><category>angie pontani</category><category>burlesque</category><category>dallas burlesque festival</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>texas theater</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:33:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/5/dallas-burlesque-festival-tickets-now-on-sale.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6229914</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/rebeccaelena/DBFangiepontani.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1262716706649" alt="" /></span></span>Last year the <a href="http://www.dallasburlesquefestival.com/">Dallas Burlesque Festival</a> kicked off what would become a great year in burlesque for North Texas. The<a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28342-Dallas-Burlesque-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-Dallas-Burlesque-Festival"> festival is back </a>and with tons of dancers from around the country and headliner, <a href="http://angiepontani.com/">Angie Pontani,</a> this year's festival will be bigger and badder. Please <a href="http://dallasburlesquefestival.eventbrite.com/">buy your tickets</a> and come out to the biggest show of the year!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6229914.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Burlesque Classes</title><category>burlesque charm school</category><category>burlesque classes</category><category>dallas</category><category>ginger valentine</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:36:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2010/1/4/burlesque-classes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6221800</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Resolve to have more fun this year? Dance more? Try something new? Challenge yourself?</p>
<p>You can do it all in any of the burlesque classes offered at The Girls Room and Move Studio.</p>
<p><strong>MOVE STUDIO</strong> (<a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp">ENROLL NOW</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Burlesque Striptease Basics</strong>: Four Tuesdays in Jan ( 5, 12, 19, 26)</p>
<p>8:30 - 9:30 p.m.</p>
<p>$80 in advance, $100 at the door if space available</p>
<p>This class explores movement and dance formed during the <strong>Golden Age of Burlesque</strong>. Learn how to <strong>bump and grind, shimmy, work your boa and remove a glove </strong>with feminine grace and charm. This delightfully decadent series focuses on <strong>posture, flexibility, strength and coordination</strong> with movement that is <strong>natural and instinctive</strong>. In this fun series, you will apply your technique to a classic routine learned throughout the four weeks.<strong> Bring high heels, boa and long gloves.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bumps and Grinds Workshop</strong>:</p>
<p>Sat. Jan 23 2-4 p.m.</p>
<p>In this <strong>two-hour burlesque workshop</strong>, learn the basics of burlesque dance: <strong>bump and grind</strong>. These classic moves will <strong>work your hips, abs and butt </strong>and help you improve your <strong>poise and grace.</strong> This series is a fun way to break a sweat and learn a few tricks of the trade. In just two hours, you'll practice these fundamental moves and incorporate them into a short burlesque routine in the second half of class. <strong>Workout and dance wear is recommended. Shoes are not needed for this class.</strong></p>
<p><strong>THE GIRLS ROOM (Call 214-448-2903 to RSVP)<br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Special Sat Workshop: Sitting Pretty</strong></p>
<p>Saturday, January 30 1-3 p.m.</p>
<p>($50 members, $60 non members)</p>
<p>&nbsp;In this <strong>two-hour workshop</strong> learn a flirty <strong>chair routine</strong> that will transform you into a steamy temptress.&nbsp;&nbsp;Classic burlesque moves such as walks and struts and <strong>bump and grind</strong> are incorporated into the routine as well as <strong>glove peels.</strong> You&rsquo;ll never look at a chair the same way again! <strong>Bring heels and long gloves.&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6221800.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Tickets for The Crystal Palace now on sale</title><category>burlesque</category><category>catherine d'lish</category><category>dallas</category><category>ginger valentine</category><category>the crystal palace</category><dc:creator>[Ginger]</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:56:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.gingerv.com/blog/2009/12/14/tickets-for-the-crystal-palace-now-on-sale.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">423004:4668442:6060698</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The box office is open! Get your tickets now for The Crystal Palace starring Catherine D'lish at The Lakewood Theater on Jan. 23.</p>
<p>Call the box office: 214-821-7469 to get your tickets now.</p>
<p>I will be debuting a brand new number and you don't want to miss it, do you?</p>
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