A Little Bit of Risque in the Evening!

"Hit it up, get it up, won't let you rest,
Hit it up, get it up, this is not a test,
Hit it up, get it up, gotta give me your best,
So get your ass up, show me how you Burlesque!"

That's right! The girls and I headed out last Friday night to the Kavon Themed-Dinner Theatre for a Cabaret-Inspired Burlesque dinner show! I'm sure many of you have seen Christina Aguilera's and Cher's movie Burlesque and thought it was awesome. Well, so was the show! Needless to say, it was quite a different environment, but it sure was an evening filled with laughter, dancing, and fun!

The week before, I was Skyping with my grandma and she told me about how her and Pop-Pop took my Busi to a Burlesque show years ago, and she told me all about Busi's reactions to the 'strippers!' I laughed so hard, and could not WAIT to go, simply because my grandparents went to one as well!

Photo credit: Danielle

When we arrived to the show, we were greeted by the waiters dressed in only pants and ties, and the waitresses dressed in corsets. We had an extensive list of Schnitty options to choose from, and were given a glass of bubbly to enjoy. One of the waiters got his picture taken with us and at the last minute, he shoved his tie in my mouth to make it a bit more risque! So the tie in my mouth was totally involuntary on my part, but I can't say I minded too much!

After we ate our dinner and drank our bubbly, the show began. The dance crew started off with some songs from Burlesque. We all sang along with them and laughed as the men paraded out in their actual American 'thongs' (not Aussie flip-flops) and the women got up on the tables and danced. The girl who jumped up on our table was too sweet. She must have known by looking at us that we were going to feel a bit awkward about her dancing right in our faces, so before the song started, she quickly threw in a "sorry, girls," and then proceeded shaking her butt. How thoughtful!

Photo credit: Danielle

A few minutes later, everyone jumped to their feet as these lyrics came blasting through the speakers:

"It's just a jump to the left.
And then a step to the right.
Put your hands on your hips.
You bring your knees in tight.
But it's the pelvic thrust,
That really drives you insane.
Let's do the time-warp again!"

That's right! Finally, the Rocky Horror Picture Show songs came on!! I'll be honest, that movie creeps me out just a bit, but I cannot help myself from loving the songs. I remember my sophomore year when Lexi, Pam, and I went to the live performance of it at Etown. We were pretty much in shock the whole time, but luckily for me, I learned the time-warp dance and I was able to dance along with Tori and Yoshua Friday night! It was too fun.

Photo credit: Danielle

Then for me, the topper of the night occurred. I was picked for a competition! Looking back now, it was probably stupid to even volunteer at a Burlesque show, but what's my motto? "Hey, I'm in Australia!" Plus, I never get picked for anything. Of all the times I raised my hand to feed the dolphins and was ignored, and now, at a Burlesque show I get picked! Anyway, I was chosen for a certain competition. I'm not going to tell you what this competition entailed, so if you really want to know, you'll have to ask me in person ;) But the best part was that I WON! Yup! I got a pretty classy plastic champagne glass with a creepy skeleton hand on it, but I WON! I will treasure that glass forever. hahaha

The night was a blast and now I can say I've actually been to a Burlesque show, and maybe Grandma and I can compare dance moves we both learned! I wonder if she won a competition, too?! Anyway, I highly suggest an evening such as this one, especially if you're looking for a fun night out with the girls. I suggest ordering some Margaritas to share while you sing your heart out and dance away! You only live once, and life is too short, so have a blast! If anyone ever goes, you'll have to let me know!

Well I am down to three final weekends Down Under. This week is actually dedicated to school assignments. I know it's crazy, right?! But this weekend it's off to Hunter Valley Vineyards with the wonderful Danielle for the Lovedale Long Lunch Wine Tasting extravaganza, so I'm looking very much forward to that! Check back to hear the details! 

Cheers!
XOXO