Welcome to the glamorous world of Chicago burlesque – live shows, burlesque classes, and unforgettable bachelorette parties. Join a vibrant burlesque club where we commune in whole-body liberation and storytelling.
The mission of my work is to give you a brave space where you can embrace self love and self acceptance. I would love to help you tune into and amplify your incomparable talents, resources, and support – and to do it in a way that feels right for you. The best place to start …
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My Rules A common misconception about burlesque is that it’s “just” sexy dancing – but omg, it’s so much more than that. Almost anyone who’s danced burlesque could speak to the behind the scenes work like costuming, the on-stage elements like presence and connection with the audience, and the real life benefits of taking risks …
Change almost always means discomfort, noticing what no longer fits. Like a baby bird pushed to the boundaries of their shell, we can no longer be contained. Uncertainty fills the consciousness, as we notice the feelings of restriction and we grow restless to be released. How different – how expansive, really – is the space …
Maybe you’ve been on the fence about signing up for the Becoming Burlesque Masterclass, because even though it sounds like something you’d enjoy doing, but you’re not sure if it’s “for you.” And let’s be honest – as artists, our work isn’t for everyone.My work isn’t for everyone.I’m not for everyone! As an artist, I …
Have you ever felt like what you’re contributing to burlesque simply isn’t good enough? Like, you wouldn’t want people to see your act, because it’s not really done, yet? Or if “they” knew how much you struggle behind the scenes, there’s no way they’d hire you? Or perhaps, you’ve already got the job, but you …
Kiam will be appearing as part of the Thriving Virtual Summit: Thursday, Feb 412pm – 6pm est 2020 was about surviving. 2021 is about THRIVING! Taking all the lessons you’ve learned and using that to increase your impact, positive influence and income. This virtual summit is for conscious entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals who want to have …
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Chicava is presenting I Am My Valentine, an afternoon workshop to unlock, unblock and open to the love you are by Undoing Romanticism. Sunday, February 1411am-3pm CST We live in an age of Romanticism which is only one kind of love. It’s really the most dangerous if you think about it, because your experience of its …
It’s the beginning of the year, and you’ve already made your New Years Resolution! A vision board is a fun and powerful tool to bring awareness to what it is that you intend to create in this great big world. And lucky for you, I’ve created a totally FREE “how to” video to get you …
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As Above, So Below.I have to say that, in a way, this is my favorite of the Universal Laws. Most people get it up for the Law of Vibration (popularly cited as Law of Attraction), but there’s something about this one that has always just resonated with me in a visceral way. What this law …
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This holiday season, I invite you to focus on the power of Grace. We have all felt the longing to be, have, and do more with our precious time on this earth. And regardless of whether it’s outside constraints or self-imposed limitations, when it comes to feeling complete freedom to become who we want to be, …