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]

Angi B Lovely

Photo: High Art Studio 2010 Best Solo & Audience Choice Winner at Texas Burlesque Festival: Angi B Lovely drops in to chat about titles, aerials, gypsies, Maury Povich, and disco camping. Interview: Shoshana.  Photographs: High Art Studio and Benn Britt. Catch Angi this month at Viva Dallas Burlesque on August 6th, with the Lollie Bombs August 13th and 14th, and in September at The New... [Read more]

Bunny Bailey

Texas Burlesque Performer- One to Watch (Hot Rods and Heels Newcomer Category) Bunny Bailey talks polyamoury, swapping, saving the planet, and being a “world renowned burlesque star”. Interview & Photographs: Shoshana, of DallasPinUp.com Q: You describe your style as “avant garde”.  What do you choose this term and what do you hope viewers will walk away with from your performances? The... [Read more]

Coco Lectric

We last spoke with Austin-based Coco Lectric back in November.  Since that interview, she has gone on to win the Title of Texas Performer of the Year, “Texas Burlesque Ambassador”, and will be performing later this month with none other than Dita Von Teese.  We certainly have a lot of catching up to do, and were honored when Coco took time out of her insanely busy schedule for an interview with... [Read more]

Cardinal Cyn

Miss Cardinal Cyn of Austin is the featured performer for Hot Rods and Heels 2010. Here she takes the time to chat with us about Mexican wrestling, pimps, Miss Exotic World, and Femurs. This is an abbreviated version of the full article available in our Best of Spring 2010 Issue, which will celebrate its issue release at Hot Rods and Heels on May 15th, and will be available in our online shop after... [Read more]

Grace Truvant

Photo: Shoshana, Through the Looking Glass Studio Grace Truvant, founder of Lady Grace Academy, is putting Houston, TX on the burlesque map! Story: Bubbles VonBonBon Photos: Shoshana, Though the Looking Glass Know burlesque? Know Texas? Well here’s a question…what do you know about burlesque in Houston, Texas (the nation’s fourth largest city by the by)? Your answer in all likelihood is not... [Read more]

Rosie Rawhyde

Photo: Eddie Hernandez Rosie Rawhyde sits down to talk married life, Vegas, the Air Force, and camaraderie in Texas burlesque. Rosie Rawhyde will be performing in Dallas on May 15th at Hot Rods and Heels. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Photos: Eddie Hernandez Q: Your website says you were in the Air Force. How did that transition into burlesque? I was in the Air Force for almost 5 years. I was... [Read more]