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How did you get involved in Burlesque?

I owe it to Burgundy Brixx! We met doing a gig as singers/dancers & co-choreographers for a tribute show. She told me about her other gig and I was intrigued. I got my foot into the door Go-Go dancing at Kitty Nights. I took Burgundy’s ‘Elements of Tease’ workshop series to learn the basics. I consider her a mentor and feel grateful to know such a lovely person. I did my first Burletta at Kitty Nights and the rest is history! I fell in love with the art form as well as the community supporting it.

Whats your favorite act to perform?

Above all I love to Go-Go dance. Over the years I have learned the classic 60′s Go-Go style and enjoy incorporating this into improvised performance. When I’m up there I feel present, connected with the audience and in my element.

Whats your favorite act that you’ve seen?

Well, this is always changing so I will let you know my favorite act of the week – Delilah Dare and her ‘Toxic’ number. It is so captivating and powerful. She blends her extensive training in tribal fusion belly dance with strip-tease in a creative and emotive way while incorporating the use of beautiful fans. It blew me away when I saw it last night in rehearsal.

Highlights thus far?

I am tremendously excited about a new project called Pandora and The Locksmiths with fellow performers/friends Nicky NineDoors, Carole Brunette & Delilah Dare. As a collective, we put on a burlesque/cabaret show accompanied by a live jazz band that is very classic in style. It is a source of inspiration for me and a chance to work with incredible people. Another highlight would definitely be performing in a show (Kitty Nights) with Dirty Martini. She is a powerful, beautiful and talented woman. I felt fortunate for the experience. Finally, I was proud to have co-produced my first show for the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival this year called ‘Paris à Minuit’ and look forward to future projects.

What is your favorite way to work on your Fitness?

I try to eat lots of healthy organic food, do Yoga and can often be found rehearsing dance numbers, no matter what the setting!