Rara Silhouettes – bringing silhouette art to the pole dance community!

How did you get started specializing in silhouettes of pole dancers?

I was going through my Facebook one night and reading everyone’s statuses and came across Sissybuns where she was asking if anyone knew how to do silhouette from a a picture. I responded that I had done one about a year ago , and I would give it a try. The next morning, I went to work on her silhouette. I started about 9am and finished about 3pm, quickly I emailed it to her. She responded and told me she loved them – I just didn’t do one picture for her, I did three different backgrounds with the same silhouette. She then posted it to her Facebook page, and we were just blown away with all the comments she had gotten. A few people wanted them so they contacted me, and that whole week i was really busy. I spoke with Sissybuns on the phone and we were discussing how I can make some money out of this, since there is so much time invested. I came up with the name of Rara Silhouettes and went on from there …..

What is your process for creating a pole dance silhouette? Do pole dancers send you photos to work from?

Yes, I have pole dancers send me their photographs and the silhouette is taken from from there. It takes a lot of time because first you have to cut out their body along with the pole from the existing background. Sometimes it can take up to six hours to make just one silhouette. I am very anal with my work. I had a few people that wanted alterations on the picture, like longer hair, belly slimming, which is not a problem.

What can a pole dancer do to help get the most beautiful silhouette possible?

It’s very important when you choose a photo that you want to turn into a silhouette to first make sure all body parts are shown – meaning arms, feet, hands. I can’t do a silhouette of a hand that is missing some fingers … LOL. I always try to tell everyone that the more spread out you are in your pose, the better. For instance, if someone is standing next to the pole and the body is really snugged along the pole, it would just look a mess when it gets shaded in all black. A lot of times, I will do the pole a different color, just to see the different in the body and and the pole.

Describe your favorite pole dance silhouette. What makes it special to you?

I would have to say Sissybun’s lightening one, because it’s the one that started all of this. I am so glad I took that six hours that day to do something for someone else. That goes to show you never know what may happen if you help out others.

Favorite makeup tip:

Don’t have any, I was looking myself for some tips on here … LOL.

Rara’s Silhouette of Sissybuns

Barefoot, sneakers, or platform heels?

Barefoot; haven’t experienced platform heels yet.

Favorite grip enhancer:

I don’t have much of a problem , but I do have my days. I recently tried Dry Hands and it worked great for me.

Pole dance move that made you proudest to learn:

Gemini.

Pole dance pet peeves:

Non-pointed toes, and too much floor work in one routine.

Favorite treatment for bruises and sore muscles:

Hot shower.

Who would you most like to have in the audience when you pole dance?

I really have to work through my shyness to even go in front of an audience. I don’t even practice in front of family members.

Rara’s Silhouette of Amber Richard

Who is your hero or role model?

Role models, I have three and for all different reasons. Veena (from Studio Veena), because she shows so much emotion in every routine she does and her flexibility just blows me away. Amber Richard, because of her style and grace. Karol Helms, because of her flexibility. All three of these women are amazing in their own way.

What are your favorite words of encouragement?

I can do this, or you can do it.

Favorite pizza toppings:

Not much of a topping person on pizza.

Cupcakes or ice cream?

Both … LOL.

What do you like to do when you’re not pole dancing?

Cleaning the house and I spend a lot of time online. I enjoy reading anything or watching anything that has to do with poling.

Anything else you’d like to share:

I would like to thank everyone over at Studio Veena for all the encouragement and, of course, all the friendships. I never met the best group of people in my life until I started poling.

Contact Rara to make your pole dance moves into gorgeous silhouettes – find her at Rara Silhouettes!