Why does taking a burlesque class sound like a lot of fun? Even with the semi-private performance at the end, it would be a good experience for this shy girl. I love the idea of the character creation:

http://www.academyofburlesque.com/curriculum.html

http://www.oldschoolpinups.com/kindergartenofbu.html

In related news, I don't think I will be able to pull together the belly dancer costume in time for Halloween, so the femme fatale is looking more likely.

I love these:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26426605

and these!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27787034

Not for my halloween costume.