We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ginger Valentine. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ginger below.
Ginger , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Are you able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen?
In 2020 I launched my own subscription service MemberStrip and my burlesque training program StripSchool because of the pandemic. This allowed me to earn a full time income outside of my performances which was a life saver. I was offering a few online classes already, but the pandemic really pushed me to commit to more full time online instruction.
Ginger , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am a burlesque educator and performer who specializes in old school striptease. I was an aspiring ballerina and a graduate of Booker T Washington High School for Performing/Visual Arts. In my 20s I discovered burlesque and fell in love. I’ve been performing for over 15 years and have toured the world in some of the biggest burlesque shows ever. Now I focus on helping performers like me refine their technique and mindset while also offering fun workout and online dance training for anyone who wants to shake it.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
The best thing society can do is divest from mainstream entertainment and get out and go to a live show, or take a class.
Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?
I wish I knew that nobody absolutely nobody knows what the hell they are doing and that it’s better to start before you’re ready. No one is gonna wave a wand and say now you’re an artist. You just have to live that life.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gingervalentine.com
- Instagram: @gingerleevalentine
Image Credits
Karlo X Ramos Oh Honey Beavers Miss Missy Photo WTL Photos