Miss C Known for 1950's inspired burlesque acts as well as her go-go dancing antics, Miss C enchants audiences with her old school charm and "pinup girl" image. Whether twirling her tassels in a show stopping act or licking the last of the cream from her kitty bowl, Miss C is sure to shimmy her way into your heart! Miss C is the founder and producer of Halifax's own Pink Velvet Burlesque (est. 2006). Getting her start in 2004 with the Halifax Burlesque Society, she has taken her act to multiple cities in Canada and the USA. Known for her 1950's inspired burlesque acts as well as her go-go dancing antics, Miss C enchants audiences with her old school charm and "pinup girl" image. In 2009 she began teaching burlesque at different locations throughout Halifax including Studio in Essense , Halifax Dance and for private bachelorette parties. In addition to performing burlesque, Miss C has also appeared in multiple major motion pictures, short films, television shows, and music videos.

Rouge Fatale (Host of Pink Velvet Burlesque) Originally from Glace Bay, Cape Breton and now known as the mouth of Hali,with a heart as big as her tits! Voted the best drag act in Halifax three years running (2008/2009/2010) by The Coast Magazine. With her large plethora of trophies and awards tucked under her bouffant wig for comedy and performance Rouge Fatale will not only have you laughing in the isles but she also bakes a mean cake!

Monique Ryan (aka Kitty Le Coque) Pink Velvet Burlesque's Serpentine Seductress. Monique's acts include tribal fusion bellydance, hula hooping, go-go dance, fire arts, hand balancing acrobatics, and more. Monique's passion for movement started at an early age, taking gymnastics classes, skipping rope, and holding her very own cheer-leading practice in her basement. She began studying bellydance in 1998, and was soon performing with several local troupes, including the Halifax Burlesque Society, the city's first burlesque troupe. Her love of performing led her to pursue a BSc degree in Kinesiology, study circus arts with Atlantic Cirque, and take yoga teacher training. Monique now performs with Pink Velvet Burlesque, Cabaret Serpentine, and Atlantic Cirque. A popular local instructor, Monique is at the forefront of Tribal Fusion bellydance and Hula Hooping in Halifax. serpentinecircus.com

Kay Licious Kay Licious has been performing with Pink Velvet Burlesque since 2006 and loves it! She has performed in many shows with Pink Velvet, as well as with Mysterion the Mind Reader, Tanya Cheex, Girl-ish Productions, and at the Toronto Burlesque Festival and the Boston Burlesque Expo. She also loves representing Pink Velvet Burlesque by participating in events such as the AIDS Walk, Halifax Pride Parade, Tits n’ Glitz breast cancer fundraiser, etc. Kay Licious embraces the glamour and tease of classic burlesque, but adds a modern, funny, and original twist. Incorporating her years of belly dance training and frequently her love for rock and roll into her routines make her a dynamic, versatile and entertaining performer. thekaylicious.blogspot.com

Scarlett Sparks Don't let that angelic face fool you... it hides a devilish charisma! With acts so hot they're often literally on fire, and a flair for the unexpected, this miniature fire-cracker's character-driven vaudevillian theatrics might just have you bartering your soul for a front-row seat. scarlettsparks.com

Lulu Lashes This doe-eyed beauty radiates cuteness, and her adorable acts will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. She started her career at an early age, tapping and prancing around the stage at 3 in cute kitty costumes. She joined Pink Velvet Burlesque in 2008 after a long break from the stage, and couldn't be happier to be decked out in sequins and fringe again.

Ruby Raunch Little is known for sure about the rogueish origins of Ruby Raunch. Some say she’s a Russian bordello escapee turned mastermind of international espionage, but no hard evidence has ever been found of this or any other alleged pasts. An ever-elusive, mightily mysterious, always alluring thief of hearts and identities, Ruby landed on the Halifax burlesque map in 2004, staking her claim on the city. Since then she has weaved her way through many a story and disguise, tirelessly seducingaudiences with her unique brand of dark entertainment. A Pink Velvet member since the beginning, you may also remember her from - among others - The Halifax Burlesque Society. But this should not be taken as an indication you have any idea what she has in store for you next.

 

LIBERCROTCHIE - "The Ivory Tickler" Libercrotchie was born under a grand piano in "Gay Paris". Weaned on Flaxseeds and PowerSmoothies; he spent his formative years emulating the Go-Go Boys of the Moulin District; honing his dance skills and waiting for his chance to shine. Traveling to Halifax via Hot Air Balloon, he was introduced to Mz. Cock Tail by a Tarot Card Reader who said "You must join forces, and through the power of Burlesque; enlighten and entertain as many as you can. Then open a smoothie bar." Following through on half of the prophesy, Libercrotchie and Mz Cock Tail have been delighting audiences with their unique abilities as performers since 2003. They were delighted in 2006 when the Pink Velvet Burlesque Troupe blew into town in a freak tornado.Pop satire, sexuality and (sometimes) silliness all infuse their work with excitement and relevance.

Mz Cocktail Originally born in Lahr Germany, Rodericka Ula Schmetterling fled an arranged marriage when she was 18, in pursuit of the study and performance of Commedia dell'arte in Paris France. While supporting herself working as a lounge singer and peep show dancer in the red light district under the pseudonym Mz.Cock-Tail, she obtained a spot in the coveted line up at the Paris Olympia, with help from one of her main clients. Her sultry performances, heavily executed with dance and physical comedy, gave her ample opportunity to stealthily divert the wealthy patron's attention away from the fact that she robbed them blind to gain the means to aid her travels, giving her the opportunity to perform all over the world.

Officer Tootsie As a wee baby, Tootsie was discovered on the front steps of Normandy Ladies Senior Home. He was raised there on buttered biscuits and tea. Tootsie learned the ways of the world from his many sweet mothers becoming adept in etiquette and sewing. He also learned of the scary elements of the outside like machine gun totting teenage gangs, alcoholic school children lurking in alleys intent on mugging, drag racing in streets and on sidewalks, etc. Wielding a might like that of an irritable old woman Tootsie dedicated his life to police enforcement. He was not prepared for one thing; however, the disorienting power of the beautiful girls of burlesque. An undercover operation with Pink Velvet had gone somewhat awry.

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