Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow Podcast Episode 368 The Sweet Spot: A Celebration Sex-Positive All-Black Burlesque Variety Show, An Interview with Ainsley Burrows (Founder/Performer) & Laurielle Noel (CEO/Accelerator/Performance Artist). The Sweet Spot is a traveling stage performance show that is a celebration of sex positivity, erotica, relationships, comedy, and erotic arts, including dance and poetry and fictional readings. The show is the longest, biggest running Black Burlesque Variety show in the US. After 17 years they are still growing strong and adding in new content for their audience. The creative and unique show is about sex, sexuality, erotic poetry, burlesque dance, and erotica fiction. The performers create and write their own content, and even design and make their own costumes. They topics they celebrate on the show include reclaiming sensuality/sexuality, navigating boundaries, and intimacy, empowerment through expression, and a candid conversation beyond the sheets. The also showcase different acts on the show including, but not limited to, Shibari rope tying, burlesque romance, erotic poetry, tease routines, comedy games, BDSM demos, edutainment, and of course, music is a big part of the show so there's a D.J.
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Find more information on The Sweet Spot, including tour dates and locations, visit:
https://www.sweetspotnation.com/
Bio: Meet Ainsley Burrows and Laurielle Noel, the dynamic duo behind The Sweet Spot Burlesque. Ainsley, the visionary founder, has revolutionized burlesque entertainment for 17 years producing mesmerizing shows and thought-provoking storytelling series. Celebrating sensuality, empowerment, and inclusivity - pushing artistic boundaries and inspiring authenticity. Laurielle, a first-generation Haitian-American and CEO of The Sweet Spot, accelerates the show's success, making it the largest Black burlesque production in the country. With her vibrant leadership, she creates empowering artistic experiences, captivating audiences in 30+ cities nationwide. A beacon of inspiration, she breaks free from societal constraints, offering safe spaces for sex-positive "edutainment."
While Ainsley and Laurielle are heterosexual, they are strong allies to the LGBTQIA community and make a conscious effort to create a space that is inclusive. The Sweet Spot has a notable LGBTQIA following due to the safe environment they work to create for all sexual orientations and identities. In addition, some of the cast members are part of the LGBTQIA community.
Books by the podcast host Ruan Willow:
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Images provided by The Sweet Spot Nation.
The Sweet Spot: A Celebration Sex-Positive All-Black Burlesque Variety Show, An Interview with Ainsley Burrows & Laurielle Noel