Drag & Burlesque Diaries
Drag and Burlesque Diaries pulls back the curtain on the incredible lives and raw experiences of marginalized performance artists. Host Flame Foxxe sits down with a variety of performers—including drag kings, queens, burlesque dancers, poets, singers, fire artists, acrobats, pole dancers and more—to explore important, self-selected topics like ballroom culture, selective activism, and navigating community etiquette. It's like a candid slumber party with your favorite queer artists! Join us for a unique blend of deep conversation, silly games, and intimate glimpses into their fabulous world, because this is the space where No Performer is Left Backstage.
Drag & Burlesque Diaries
Tips 4 Tip$ ep.2: Know your history, bestie!
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Before you ever step on stage, there’s something every performer should know: where this art form comes from.
In this episode of Tips for Tips, Flame Foxxe takes you on a gentle, honest, slumber-party-style chat about why knowing your drag and burlesque history matters — and how research, respect, and showing up before you perform can make you a stronger artist and a better community member.
We talk about going to shows before debuting, learning from performers who came before you, taking classes, studying online, and why history isn’t gatekeeping — it’s grounding. Whether you’re a king, queen, thing, creature, or still figuring it out, this episode is about entering the space with care, curiosity, and confidence.
Flame also highlights essential resources for learning more, including DragKingHistory.com, founded by drag king historian and performer Mo B. Dick, as well as burlesque history and education through the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Additional burlesque learning resources mentioned include Unhelpful Tips with Matt Finish and Judith Stein.
Drag is community art. Knowing your history helps you honor it — and helps you shine.
Resources Mentioned
- Drag King History: https://www.dragkinghistory.com
- Mo B. Dick: https://mrmobdick.com/about/
- Burlesque Hall of Fame: https://burlesquehall.com
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