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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 director for Dita Von Teese and her touring burlesque shows – walks us through a typical show…

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 London – arguably the world – who performs up to five different acts a night in multiple…

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 Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. Based in Montreal, Canada she is also the co-founder of AMPLIFY BIPOC…

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 energy dance style with burlesque striptease and hip-hop. In 2020 she debuted at 29 on the Burlesque…

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 Burlesque Magazine to bring you my burlesque makeup tutorial for brown skin. When I first started doing…

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 was named one of the Sexiest Acts to Follow by GQ Magazine and won a title in…