#ShowTHEM Guest Instructors
Whisper De Corvo is the Reigning Queer Monarch of 2021, an award winning, queer, Indigenous, non binary, performer, and producer in the PNW for the last 13 years.
Seattle’s Mythical Muse, Whisper dances on the breath of the wind. Exotic, mysterious, dark, and dangerously beautiful, they treats every performance as a legend in the making. They also holds three titles from the Seattle Burlesque Olympics 2012 ( “Most Dramatic Glove Removal” , "Best interpretative fan dance without fans"and “Grand Supreme”).
You may have caught this brilliant performer in the 2019 and 2021 Opening Nights of What the Funk?! All All BIPOC Burlesque Festival.
Creating thigh slappingly sexy costumes from unconventional materials and sheer determination Whisper has taught themselves an interesting array of skills they are ready to share!
Crowned Seattles Queer Monarch 2022, Judas Saint James has been bringing awareness to BIPOC alternative queer culture with their unique mixture of burlesque, theatre and erotic spirituality. Judas has remained loyal to their mission of reclaiming the black origins of rock n roll and promoting sexual liberation through themes of bdsm and kink
They are also a practicing witch and Kemetic pagan with a passion for helping marginalized people see their true internal divinity through mythical story telling and performance rituals.
Ruby Mimosa is the cutie with a booty! An effervescent enterTEASER with a unique mix of athleticism, dance, theatrics, and bubbly charm makes Ruby a Seattle treasure and beloved all over the world. She has been a highlighted performer all over the US, Canada, France, England, Portugal, China, and Australia.
Voted as one of the Most Influential Burlesque Performers in the World by 21st Century Burlesque in 2021 & 2022. Ruby is not only a burlesque performer but also a creator, producer, educator, tastemaker, and member of ‘International Supertroope’ The Atomic Bombshells.
Creator and producer of Seattle’s BurlesKaraoke; an immersive, interactive, and fully improvisational event where ‘you sing, and they tease’. Bringing award winning international burlesque performers from around the globe to ‘take it off’ while the audience sings!
Ruby has taught classes throughout the US, Vancouver B.C., London and Paris. She currently tours with the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, and has worked with Grammy award winning artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Seattle Opera, as well as a host of Drag & Burlesque’s crème de la crème.
The BlackSparrow is a seasoned performer and onstage storyteller who loves a good plot twist… but don’t worry, she knows you came for the climax. She’s a body love advocate, movement coach & choreographer and believes that every. single. damn. body. is valuable and worthy.
Vanessa the Witch is a local Teaching Artist, Performer, Musician, Producer, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Theater Technician and Theater Admin who has worked with numerous theaters and performance groups in the PNW for over 15 years. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, her studies include Theater Education/Performance and Film, and she is a graduate of the the Washington State Teaching Artists Training Lab. As a teaching artist, Vanessa is passionate about facilitating an environment of creative expression, growth, and safety where students are led through the adventure of project creation and completion, and are able to take the skills they develop within theater and art and apply them to ALL aspects of their lives.
Currently, she produces Olympia's first Improv Burlesque show Strip! at the Crypt! with Ms. Hattie Hotpants, Free Range Drag with Luna DeLyte, and is 1/3 of the all Latinx performance trio Papaya Magic Cabaret with Dulce D’Jour & Latina K. Turner D’Ho. She also collaborates musically and otherwise with many talented performers in the PNW!
With smoldering eyes and thick, caramel thighs Dulce D'jour is truly a sweet treat. Since finding burlesque in 2018, this Cuban cutie has peeled up and down the West Coast and is a co-founder of Papaya Magic Cabaret, an all Latina burlesque trio.
A former bellydancer, Dulce brings her prior experiences with fabric manipulation to the stage, social media, and workshops. Additionally, she creates custom fabric props such as veils, fans, flags, and streamers for dancers around the world.
Don’t mind Dulce out here doin’ the most!
Scandal from Bohemia (she/her) has been getting ridiculously naked and nakedly ridiculous since producers still asked for music to be submitted on cds. Her acts have been described as "sketch comedy where she takes off her clothes at the end" due to her writing background and commitment to character and narrative arcs. While Scandal has done serious acts, she is most known for her ten foot long stuffed snakes, tomato soup can shimmy belts, and inappropriately placed bologna.
Miss Indigo Blue is the Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque. She founded the Academy in 2003 in response to her burning passion to teach and share her love of Burlesque with eager budding ecdysiasts. A lifelong student of dance, theater, and performance. Shortly thereafter she met Dixie Evans, the proprietor of Exotic World and the Burlesque Hall of Fame, and Indigo’s life changed evermore.
With her strong dance and theater background and extensive experience as a stripper, Miss Indigo Blue’s sensuality, musicality, eroticism, and humor earned her a reputation as a sought-after entertainer and instructor.
Since 2008, Miss Indigo Blue has been the co-director of Education for The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. That same year she founded BurlyCon Burlesque Convention, and serves as the Executive Director.
In 2011 Miss Indigo Blue won the highest International title for Burlesque performance, “Miss Exotic World”. She remains dedicated to Burlesque education, and continues to teach and administer at the Academy while maintaining a busy performance and touring schedule.
Miss Indigo is holds numerous other awards from the Burlesque Hall of Fame including Most Classic 2011, 1st Runner-Up Tassel Twirling 2004, Best Legs 2003, and Little Miss Aftershock 2002. In 2008 she was selected by Heeb Magazine for the “Heeb 100”, won “Sexiest Eyes” at the New York Burlesque Festival, and starred in the critically acclaimed documentary film “A Wink And A Smile” about her Academy of Burlesque. She currently performs as a soloist, with Lily Verlaine Presents, and as a troupe member of The Atomic Bombshells. Miss Indigo Blue is based in Seattle, WA.
They are a two- time title holder as Seattle's Queer Monarch and the current reigning Imperial Mr Gay WA, this Face Shifting Shimmy God is a zoo of artistry at its finest. As an Emcee, Model, Choreographer, Producer, MUA, Self Love Influencer, Drag Queen/King, they are dedicated to dismantling societal beauty standards and advocating for representation of BIPOC, trans, and nonbinary beings. A graduate of Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque, D’Monica straddles both drag and burlesque designated as The LionHeart of Draglesque. They have appeared in festivals such as What The Funk, PNW Festival and the DisabiliTease Festival. Many stages and audiences have been graced with their presence including Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas and Atlanta. Each time, they exudes a decorative aura of passion and attitude.
#ShowTHEM Burlesque Basics BIPOC Scholarship Application
This application is for those who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) to apply for #ShowTHEM Burlesque Basics.
Please complete the following application below. Our advisory team will select up to 2 students for our scholarship program.
We have 1 Full Ride Scholarships and 2 Partial Scholarships. We are looking forward to meeting you on your path towards burlesque.
The application closes November 15th at 11:59 PM PST
If you have any questions, please email us at puckduction@gmail.com ATTENTION: #ShowTHEM Scholarship
Warmly,
Pucks & Lavish