The Dazzle Joint

05/23/2023

This is very common with burlesque performers. Especially since we utilize such a wide range of skills on stage and off.

What is a Dynamic Disability?

05/18/2023

A perfect example of what we are doing at The Dazzle Joint. This is my Yoko Littner act. It was choreographed when my body could do different things. I have since been booked to perform this act at Anime Iowa this summer. I will be plussing some of the costuming, but my main goal is to make this act more accessible for my current body’s abilities. Naughty Nerds Cabaret Knights of the Round Pasties Burlesque MLady Rae

05/04/2023

It’s not too late to sign up for our collaborative act creation class specifically designed for performers wanting to learn modifications and accommodations to make YOUR life easier!

Scan QR Code to get to our sign up form. Link will be in comments.

Brought to you by M'Lady Rae and Mx. Murder We’re gathering DAZZLING seasoned performers with any kind of mobility and/or neurodivergence issues for a 5 week course to create a new act or level-up an existing act within a collaborative, accessible environment. Do You… Use mobility aids? Have mob...

04/11/2023

Toured the space at Tactical Fitness yesterday! We’ll be in the space used for Tactical Yoga 💖 I didn’t take pics of the entrance accessibility however, I will be doing a written description soon!

04/07/2023

“Disabled” looks different for everyone. We want to help you get back on the stage! Join Us in May! Sign up form on our page.

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04/04/2023

Thank you to Tactical Fitness for providing us with an accessible space to gather and rehearse!

04/01/2023

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"Today it has happened to me, tomorrow it could happen to a loved one, a friend, or a son.”

04/01/2023

Applications are OPEN and Space is Limited!

Would you love to…
- Develop that EXTRA routine that you’re always putting off?
- Level-Up! an existing act by adding more glitz and glamour?
- Modify that hard to perform act for your not-so-good days?
- Do all this within the unique support system of other disabled and neurodivergent folx?
- DAZZLE! while honoring your body and mental health?

Dates:
Spring 2023 Session
5 Sunday Afternoons
4pm-6pm
May 7th - June 4th

Location:
Tactical Fitness
1551 Valley West Dr Suite 104
West Des Moines, IA

Cost:
- $125 Venmo
- Payment due May 1st (1 week prior to first meeting)

What do you get?
- Accessible location
- Masking and distancing precautions
- Professional Video Package of your act
- Professional Mini Photo Session

Some of the topics we’ll cover:
- Tip for surviving backstage with accessibility needs.
- Modifications to traditional act choreography.
- Act creation for great, good and meh days.
- Creative costuming solutions for unique situations.
- The art of filming acts without wearing yourself out.
- Alternative rehearsal techniques.

Brought to you by M'Lady Rae and Mx. Murder We’re gathering DAZZLING seasoned performers with any kind of mobility and/or neurodivergence issues for a 5 week course to create a new act or level-up an existing act within a collaborative, accessible environment. Do You… Use mobility aids? Have mob...