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Bettina May is a Las Vegas-based, Canadian-born writer, photographer, model, filmmaker, dancer, musician, and vintage lifestyle expert and instructor. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Victoria and started modeling and photography in 2000. Shortly afterwards, Bettina began performing and teaching burlesque around the world. She made her artistic endeavors a full-time job in 2009 when she immigrated to NYC, eventually becoming the first person to get an American green card based on her outstanding ability in burlesque and pin-up. She currently performs full-time in her Las Vegas residency at Lost Spirits.
Her work has taken her to every province of Canada, every state in America, as well as most of Europe and the UK. B ...more

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Back Alley Burlesque March 22!

The Spring edition of Back Alley Burlesque at Rich Rich in Lower Queen Anne rolls out March 22 at 8pm! Tucked in the alley off Mercer Street, come find this darling speakeasy to enjoy the best cocktails in town and scintillating classic striptease. This month I'll be joined by Ruby Mimosa, hot off her back to back national tours with Ben De La Creme and Jinx Monsoon ! Get there early to get a seat Read more of this blog post »

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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

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