Ginevra Joyce by Giuseppe Cardillo

21 Questions with Ginevra Joyce

One of the precious few Italians to make the Burlesque TOP 50, Ginevra Joyce creates…

Cadbury Parfait by Caribe Lunar

21 Questions with Cadbury Parfait

Cadbury Parfait is an award-winning performer serving classic burlesque with a generous side order of…

Tara Boom by KEP Photo

Popping Out: The Undefeetable Tara Boom

Tara Boom, a renowned performer from Sandy Point, Melbourne, is known for her unconventional circus acts, including hula hooping with a popcorn machine on her head and performing hand puppet abortions. Her acts are charged with physical comedy, and she leverages them to challenge societal norms with a subversive and anarchic spin from her Australian circus and cabaret background. Despite struggles with depression and global pandemic-related challenges, Tara uses her performances to connect deeply with audiences, address taboos, and express her authentic self.

Spookey performing in Le Scandal at The Laurie Beechman Theater (42nd St NYC). Photo by Helane Blumfield

21 Questions with Spookey

Spookey, ‘The Tiny Titan of Burlesque’, began his career in 2011 with traveling burlesque shows…

Anna Balfe-Taylor by Desiree Nicole Photography

Private Dancer: Finding Roxy Tornado

Today, lithe and vivacious dancers across the globe watch and wait for the legendary Parisian institution Crazy Horse Paris to announce auditions on Instagram. Before social media existed, Anna O’Keefe, a plucky teenager from New Zealand, walked in and asked for one. She would go on to become Roxy Tornado, arguably the most iconic, documented dancer in its 72 year history.

Alek Palinski and Dita Von Teese in Glamonatrix, by Julia Lofstrand.

Show Day with Alek Palinski

In the first of a new series, Alek Palinski – principal dancer, choreographer and rehearsal…

Jolie Papillon by Veronika Marx.a

Strict Machine: Burlesque powerhouse Jolie Papillon on discipline, dysmorphia and doing the work

How do you interview one of the most prolific burlesque performers, producers and bookers in…

Joy Rider, by Marisa Parisella

21 Questions with Joy Rider – Burlesque Hall Best Debut 2022

Joy Rider is an award winning burlesque performer who just won Best Debut at the…

Cleopantha by Veronika Marx

21 Questions with Cleopantha – Burlesque’s Breakout Star

Everybody is talking about Cleopantha – the exciting British rising star who combines a high…

Red Tongued Raven by Quinton Cruickshanks

Video Tutorial: Burlesque Makeup for Brown Skin

Hi! My name is Red Tongued Raven. I’m so thrilled to partner with 21st Century…

Mika Romantic, by Grainne Images.

21 Questions with Burlesque Bombshell Mika Romantic

Described as ‘Pinup in Motion’, Mika Romantic is the epitome of classic burlesque entertainment. She…