Kitten on the Keys

The multi-talented Kitten on the Keys sits down to talk New Orleans, Cannes Film Festival, red carpet shenanigans, skinny-dipping, Satan’s Angel, interpretive dance for the Lord, and her favorite moments in her performing career. By: Divertida Devotchka   Photos: Larry Utley First and foremost, major congratulations are in order for being featured with Cabaret New Burlesque in the French film... [Read more]

Madame Mystere

Madame Mystere of New Orleans’ Fleur de Tease sits down to talk burlesque style diversity, inspiration, New Orleans Burlesque Festival, absinthe, bacon and Viva Dallas Burlesque. By Divertida Devotchka You’ve been a dancer since the age of three. What was your first experience with dance and in which styles of dance do you have experience? My first memories of dance are of being in class.  I had... [Read more]

Wild Cherry

Burlesque Legend Wild Cherry talks New Orleans, burlesque revivals, and “taking it outside”. By: Divertida Devotchka New Orleans burlesque legend Wild Cherry grew up travelling the carnival circuit with her family, and her first performances were carnival girlie shows.  She began dancing in New Orleans night clubs in the late 1950s. “I just wanted to make a living, because I had not... [Read more]

Layman’s Guide to New Orleans Burlesque

Layman’s Guide to New Orleans Burlesque By: Femme Vivre LaRouge I can hardly think of two things that could hold more promise of a delectably good time than New Orleans and burlesque.  There is quite a lot going on in that fair city’s burly-q scene and we think you should know about it!  To that end, we have put together this concise guide of New Orleans’ foremost troupes and where you can... [Read more]

Tips to Improve Your Performances

Your Burlesque Questions Answered by Black Mariah Q: What are some ways I can become a better performer? I want to get into more shows, and I’m not sure how to be more appealing to show producers. – Laina I try not to make strict rules when it comes to burlesque. Burlesque is an art form I do not want to put in a box, as its growth and development is the very heart and soul of the creative... [Read more]

Herstory of Pole Dancing

Traveling Tent by Hella Goode Pole dancing originated-you guessed it-from the Polish! Not really, it was practiced to keep warm and to entertain Santa Claus on the North Pole… Just kidding, there are a few very different theories though, on how pole dancing came about. The first one is probably the most logical pole dance. Although not intentionally erotic, the Maypole dance did have sensual roots.... [Read more]

Drink of the Month- Vieux Carre Cocktail

The people of New Orleans sure know how to mix a drink!  This recipe was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, who named the drink after the French name of the French Quarter.  Recipe taken from Looka THE VIEUX CARRÉ COCKTAIL 1 ounce rye whiskey. 1 ounce Cognac. 1 ounce sweet vermouth. 1 teaspoon Bénédictine D.O.M. 2 dashes Angostura bitters. 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters. Half-fill a double Old... [Read more]