![]() ![]() And that no matter what, I am always proud of her and love her. I remind her that there have been times in the class when she knew the answer when the other kids didn’t (that makes her just as smart as anyone else). I also let her know that she doesn’t have to be the best, just do your best. I constantly remind her how great, smart, amazing, beautiful, sweet, and loving she is. Another challenge is keeping her motivated and positive when she feels like she everyone around her knows more than she does. The school system allows her to have more time to finish her work which is a blessing. I also give her extra work as repetition helps her to understand what she is learning. The only challenges are it takes longer to complete school work because the information has to processed differently for her. (In some cases, children born with this condition develop autism and other more severe disorders.) Luckily, her case is not as extreme as it could be. My daughter was born with a neurodevelopmental disorder which has lead to her having speech and learning disabilities. Q: Your daughter has special needs what additional challenges does this present? Do you have advice for parents in the same boat? I guess she is my motivation to do better and be better. All of the things I was gonna do, I didn’t actually do until she came into my life. ![]() Meaning, all of the negative people and influences that I allowed to be in my life, I let go immediately. I have never felt love, happiness, and joy like I do when I am around her and when I think about her. My daughter is the most amazing person I have ever met. Motherhood is the best thing to EVER happen to me. Q: Your long break from the stage was due to the birth of your first and only child, whom, it is very apparent to any observer, is truly the love of your life. I had always hoped to someday do burlesque or a show stylized like a burlesque show. While touring the gentleman’s club circuit, I didn’t know of anyone doing burlesque or even where to go see a show. I had collected VHS tapes for years, long before I had ever done a burlesque show. Q: You are relatively new to the world of burlesque, nominated Texas Newcomer of the Year in 2011, but are not new to the world of professional dance, as you began your career years ago as a feature entertainer in gentleman’s clubs. Texas based performer Donna Denise talks gentleman’s clubs, competition, drama, and motherhood. ![]()
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