About the workshop:
In this course, we’ll discuss the industry of burlesque and key things you need to know to stay sharp and succeed in the business of sparkle. Topics we’ll cover include: negotiations, knowing your rights and responsibilities under contracts, protecting your work, passive and alternative revenue streams, best practices for accounting and record keeping, business structures, touring tips, and more!
Please have a pen and notebook or a device handy for taking notes.
Notes:
The video has closed captioning available.
About the instructor:
Cruel Valentine (they/them) is an award-winning, international burlesque entertainer, adult performer, dominatrix, stripper, public speaker, and artist. They serve as a board member and consultant for alternative, creative, and adult companies and organizations throughout Chicago and beyond.
Valentine holds a BA in Musical Theatre Performance and an MA in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago, a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University, and they’re currently pursuing their JD at DePaul University College of Law.
Their teaching credits include many university workshops and panels, spanning topics such as performance, business, sexual health, sex worker rights, and more.