Soft Opening of The Moonlight Dolls Studio & Art of Burlesque Menagerie

 If you're in Houston this Friday come check out The Moonlight Dolls Studio! We'll be serving cocktails & hors d'oeuvres while introducing the 2014 Moonlight Dolls! Also, you can check out exactly what we are doing with this cool space! On top of it being a beautiful rehearsal facility for The Moonlight Dolls and other traveling performers, it will be a burlesque menagerie (that's a sexy word for museum) where you can browse photos and read histories of big-named burlesque stars. We'll also be holding burlesque fitness classes, workshops and private parties lead by The Moonlight Dolls! Can you say girls night?!?! OH! You might see a performance by one of The Dolls as well, but you didn't hear that from me.

This new venue has brought on an entirely new mission for The Moonlight Dolls: To elevate burlesque as a true form of art. In addition to focusing on the class and beauty of these performers, we want to bring the comedy back too! Did you know the word burlesque is derived from the Italian word 'burla' which means joke or mockery? If you knew that already, then gold star for you. If you didn't, then hopefully I've set you on a journey of burlesque enlightenment where you can begin to see past the raunchy reputation that burlesque has taken on over the years. We want to bring back the art of burlesque through ornate costumes and creative productions. I hope you'll come take a sneak peek into our studio and see what we're all about. 

In Feathers We Trust,

bohoGrace

HOUSTON - The Moonlight Dolls have announced that they will be throwing a soft opening party on Friday, January 31, 2014 in their new studio space located at 1000 Prairie in downtown Houston.

For the past two years, The Moonlight Dolls have performed weekly shows at Prohibition Craft of Cocktails. Formerly located in the Galleria, Prohibition and The Moonlight Dolls have relocated to Houston's revitalized Historic District. 

"It's an exciting move for The Moonlight Dolls. With a grandiose stage and historic venue, we are positioned to make Prohibition an actual landmark. We can properly execute the company's mission to elevate burlesque as a true art form," says Lian Nguyen, managing partner of The Moonlight Dolls.

In line with this initiative, the new studio, appropriately named The Art of Burlesque, will be a hub for traveling burlesque and vaudeville performers from around the globe to teach workshops, rehearsals and private lessons.
Showcasing historic photos, costumes and biographies of past and present big-named burlesque stars, the studio will be a mini-museum where visitors can travel through time as they learn about the evolution of burlesque.

"The meaning of burlesque has been diluted over the years. We hope to teach our audience a bit more about its origination and then astound them with an amazing show," says Grace Salinas, manager of The Moonlight Dolls.

In addition, the studio will serve as a rehearsal space and classroom where The Moonlight Dolls will lead weekly burlesque fitness classes and workshops open to everyone.
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bohoBurlesque Lover,
Grace

BREAKING NEWS: Houston's Moonlight Dolls Draft Donna Hood

Do you remember when the Oilers drafted Earl Campbell?  Neither do I. It was 1978 and I was negative eight years old. Stop counting on your fingers and keep reading. Or how about that time, back in 1984, when the Houston Rockets won the coin toss for first-round draft pick and selected a Nigerian-born junior center from the University of Houston. That same year, the Chicago Bulls used their no. 3 pick to draft an eager kid from the University of North Carolina. Then there was that one time, in 1985, when the 49'ers 16th overall draft pick turned out to be one of the best players to ever play the game of football. Who's that? I'll give you a hint, his name starts with a Jerry and ends with a Rice.

Why am I bringing up these significant moments in draft picking history? Why am I drawing near to such greatness? I'll tell you why. On Monday, September 16, 2013 The Moonlight Dolls, Houston's very own classic burlesque troupe, drafted Alvin-born Donna Hood. A true blue dancer, performer and entertainer, Donna Hood comes to us from Los Angeles by way of Kilgore. That's right. She was a Rangerette. Her stint at Kilgore was just the beginning. Represented by bloc agency, Donna's extensive dance resume includes but is not limited to hip-hop performances with Usher, jazzercise with the cast of Glee, touring with Dita Von Teese and contemporary dancing for the Zen Arts. Let me simplify it for you, this woman can move. Check out her dance reel HERE and see for yourself. Disciplined, talented, and captivating; we couldn't ask for more. Come join us this Saturday night as we welcome her to the Prohibition family. 

Shows at 730 and 930pm

Prohibition Craft of Cocktails 

5175 Westheimer Rd. Ste 2295 Houston, Texas 77056. Click HERE for tickets or call 281-940-4636

Disclaimer: In case you are not aware, at Prohibition we empower women. Our shows encompass the kind of classic femininity that is strong enough to stand the test of time. That is why, every Saturday night, we travel backwards through time and relive the grandeur life of the roaring twenties as a way to pay homage to our effeminate roots. You can scoff at the idea of women walking around on stage and taking their clothes off, but let me introduce you to another school of thought: one of triumph. Societies have tried to oppress women for centuries and some still do. For those doing the oppressing, we, at Prohibition, have one response to that; it is a motion where we bend over and show you our nice, taut asses. Have a nice day! 

In Love & Respect We Trust,

bohoDanceBoo Grace

Prohibition with the Moonlight Dolls

It's TIME!!!!  This Saturday night a big group of our family and friends are going to the 10:30 Moonlight Dolls show at Prohibition (did I mention bohoGrace is a Moonlight Doll?  I'm sure I did, but I'm a proud big sister so this is just a reminder).  We are so excited and we just can't hide it and want to invite anyone and everyone who might be reading this lil blog!  Here's a sneak peek....and info on Prohibition as well as reserving a table below!

Ahhh and my new girl crush Miss Kaleena Sue...can you blame me?

You can check out the Prohibition website HERE 
Click the link above to reserve your seat, (or you can go the good old fashioned route and call 281-940-4636)the place is small and cozy, which means there isn't a bad seat in the house...but also means it sells out quickly!!! Hope to see you there!! 
xo 
bohoS