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Selene Luna
Bio & Photos courtesy
of www.seleneluna.com
Selene Luna is a
one-of-a-kind entertainer with a look and style all her own. At 3'10", Luna is a
small package with a very big presence. She is a talented performer with a timeless sex
appeal that makes her equally viable as a vintage Hollywood glamour girl or a modern music
video vixen. She is part burlesque star and part rock and roll queen. Luna is a performer
who embodies the eccentricities of 1930's screwball comedies, combining a keen sense of
comedic timing with smoldering sensuality. She is a larger than life personality, with a
body of work, which is as impressive as it is eclectic.
Luna began her career
performing among Hollywood's eccentric artist community. She cut her teeth performing in
clubs and art venues, doing stand up comedy and acting in independent films. She quickly
became a darling of Hollywood's underground scene.
True to her roots,
Luna has built a career performing in cabarets and burlesque, and is a well known
performer in this scene. Currently, Miss Luna is a featured performer in the Velvet
Hammer, the internationally renowned troupe, which is the originator of the current
burlesque revival. As a burlesque performer, Luna has performed internationally, has been
the subject of numerous news features and documentaries, and has shared the stage with
legends of burlesque such as Tempest Storm and Tura Satana. Luna's burlesque
background has infused her performing style with a strong sense of theatricality,
improvisation, sex appeal and comedy.
Luna has crossed over
to mainstream film, television and print work. She has worked with respected directors
including Guy Ritchie, David Slate, W.I.Z., and Sheryl Jones.
Her television work includes MAD TV, a national Cingular Wireless
commercial, and music videos for some of today's biggest musical acts including Madonna,
Marilyn Manson, The Smashing Pumpkins and Stone Temple Pilots.
Most recently, Miss Luna co-starred on Kirstie Alley's new television show Fat
Actress, which will air on Showtime in 2005.
Miss Luna's striking
look has taken her to the world of high fashion as well. She has been featured in numerous
international fashion editorials. She has modeled the fashions of designers such as Channel
and Yves Saint Laurent, and posed for photographers such as David La Chappelle and
Mathew Ralston. Luna has carved a niche for herself and continues to break the
stereotypes of little people in entertainment. She is a comedic actress with sex appeal
and leading lady flair. Selene Luna is an up and coming presence in Hollywood, who
continues to bring her magnetic appeal to broader audiences. She plans to shake things up
in a big way in Hollywood. Her latest film project is a supporting role in Steve
Balderson's film Firecracker, starring Academy Award nominee Karen
Black. Most recently, Miss Luna was featured in a stage production under the direction
of Thierry Mugler and Andrew Watson of, Zumanity-Another Side of Cirque du Soleil, fame.
Selene Luna is also in the early stages of producing her one-woman show, Pocket Venus,
which will be used as a vehicle to inspire, enlighten and entertain audiences on the
impact of Little People in entertainment.
This Spring Miss Luna
can be seen performing along side prolific and critically acclaimed comedian Margaret
Cho in The Sensuous Woman.
DJ Matisse
Weekly Boudoir Du BurLez Set Lists
Bio & Photo courtesy
of www.mylesmatisse.com
An international DJ,
he's been mixing both music and visuals since his beginnings in Augsburg Germany. DJ
Matisse has always brought the multi-media experience into his work. Past gigs
include ones in Germany, Texas, Illinois and throughout Los Angeles. His most
memorable credits include being the pre-show DJ for Erasure at the American Legion Hall
and the on set cast party DJ for the now defunct TV show 'Chicago Hope'. Making
musical/visual magic is what makes DJ Matisse stand out as each set is a fresh work of art
for the senses.
 
Rebekah Del Rio
Bio & Photos courtesy
of www.rebekahdelrio.com
Singer/songwriter
Rebekah Del Rio, as seen in David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive”, began her
professional music career when she was just 11 years old.
Her unique style is
perhaps best represented in her signature song, the wrenchingly beautiful ballad
"Llorando", a Spanish-language version of Roy Orbison's "Crying,"
which strongly evokes both her Latin roots as well as such vocal influences as Patsy
Cline, Linda Ronstadt, Vikki Carr, and Karen Carpenter. In 1994, on the strength of that
song, Rebekah moved to Nashville where she was signed to Irving Azoff's label, Giant
Records.
Rebekah opened for Rod
Stewart at the 25th Annual WEA convention, and cut her first album, called "Nobody's
Angel." The title track was released on a compilation album for WEA, and the single
shot to #2 in Holland. Ms. Del Rio then went on to do a recording project for James Stroud
at DreamWorks’ Nashville Label. Then she was cast as a principal character in
“The Next Big Thing”.
Before moving back to
Los Angeles, David Lynch cast her as herself in his nightmarish hymn to L.A., Mulholland
Drive. Her noteworthy performance has been universally praised as "a dazzling star
turn," by John Powers in the L.A. Weekly, to "uniquely twisted," and
"utterly enthralling," by Gregory Weinkauf from the New York Times.
In a Village Voice
interview, Lynch describes his partnership with Rebekah as a "happy accident".
“Working with David is like a dream”, says Rebekah of her experience with the
famous Director. Rebekah has written a song with Mr. Lynch and has worked with the
‘Master of Strange’ on an Internet series called ‘Rabbits’, opposite
Naomi Watts.
Ms. Del Rio was
received with a standing ovation at the 12th Annual Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert
at Carnegie Hall April 2002 after singing “Llorando” a capella. Rebekah was
joined by Sting, Sir Elton John, & James Taylor clad in sombreros and maracas while
she sang “La Bamba” for a tribute to the 60’s.
Ms. Del Rio sang with
the Royal Philharmonic in England for thousands of fans and performed at The Sabera
Foundation Fundraising Event. 2005 will present Ms. Del Rio's talents in yet another award
winning film, Quattro Noza by Joey Curtis.
Rebekah has lent her
voice to many charity functions and events that cultivate and bring awareness to
Women’s & Children’s rights, Gay Rights, as well as the Latino Community.
She was highlighted in the celebration for Salvador Dali’s 100th birthday gala at the
Los Angeles Museum of Modern Art, the Maravilla Celebration at the National Hispanic
Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico as well as being featured at the Los Angeles
Conservancy’s “Last Remaining Seats” program where she was given a standing
ovation for her performance at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown L.A.
With the release of
her most current album, “All My Life, Toda Mi Vida”, Rebekah has had more
opportunities to work with other artists and on many film projects such as the Robert
Rodriguez film, “Sin City” and the soon to be released Richard Kelly (Donnie
Darko) film, "Southland Tales" where she sings an unforgettable version of
"The Star Spangled Banner". She also recently recorded a song on Michael
Brook’s new album and was featured on Vista LA and the Florida television show
"La Raza Campeones" in 2005.
Rebekah is currently
writing for her Nashville/Los Angeles based Music Publishing Company, Baja Basement Music,
and is represented by Brian Loucks at Creative Artists Agency.
  
Diamondback Annie
Bio &
Photos courtesy of www.palomaragency.com
Diamondback
Annie's swingin' tribute to the King of rock and roll puts the "pelvis" back in
Elvis! Let her gender-bending gyrations set your mind a-whirl as this burnin' hunk of love
sets the stage ablaze with a sizzling rendition of the King in all the overblown,
karate-choppin' spangled glory of his Vegas heyday. Marvel at the sordid history of
Annie's spectacular vintage breakaway jumpsuit, originally handcrafted in the mid-70's by
Elvis' own tailor, Bill Belew, for a young and nubile Donny Osmond. And, get up close and
personal with Annie and she might choose to grace you with one of her monogrammed silk
scarves, stained with sweat from the unlikeliest of places!
The
Elvis Burlesque show combines key elements of both dragkinging and burlesque to create an
innovative act that remains true to the spirit of both performance traditions, evoking the
irreverence and provocative glamour of a burlesque striptease while maintaining a truly
masculine edge in both looks and attitude . Despite its unusual context, the act is
nevertheless a classic Elvis tribute show in many ways, remaining faithful to the
appearance, movements, and musical choices of the scarf-slinging singer at the height of
his 70's excess. In fact, the show closely follows the pattern established in Elvis'
concerts of this era. While the ominous theme from 2001 broods in the background, a brace
of security guards escort Annie as she tours the audience in a blacked-out theater,
stealing kisses from the ladies along the way and arriving onstage in a blaze of light as
the music reaches its triumphant conclusion. The rest of the act reveals itself to
"The Power of My Love" -- a macho, sexy grind that thhe King recorded when he
returned to the stage in the late 1960's. Though the white jumpsuit gets whipped away to
uncover a briefer suit of fringed gold leather, the wig stays on till the last possible
moment to maximize the tension. Finally, when little else is left but the sideburns, Annie
leaves the stage to the brassy outro that always accompanied the King as he left the
building.
Diamondback
Annie has performed her Elvis burlesque at events ranging from private parties to
university concert series. Recent highlights include appearances at the House of Blues,
Los Angeles; the August, 2003 "Tiki Exotica" revue with Don Ho at the Key Club
on the Sunset Strip; and the 2004 New York Burlesque Festival. She also performed -- and
lectured -- at Seattle's Experience Music Project as part of this rock and roll museum's
annual Pop Music Conference in April of 2004. Beyond her current incarnation as the King
-- or at least, as a pretender to the throne -- she has an extensive background doing
burlesque-style drag performances in a rock and roll vein. Most notable among these were
"Black Diamond" -- a Paul Stanley extravaganza replete with black cockerel
feathers and rhinestones -- and "Highway to Hell," in which a strict nun lets
down her headdress to become rowdy Catholic schoolboy Angus Young. In fact, it was in nun
drag that Annie had one of the more unusual experiences of her career, when she generated
a flurry of agitated letters by becoming the first -- and perhaps the only -- woman to
ever make the cover of the Tom of Finland Foundation's magazine, as part of a spread on
prominent erotic photographer Justice Howard.
Linda Marso
Bio & Photo (Linda on
couch) courtesy of www.marsbars.com
& www.myspace.com/lifeonmars
Linda
Marso started her formal classical training young enough that she had to climb up the
piano bench for her first classical performance because her feet could not reach the
floor.
In
addition to studying jazz piano, synthesizer programming and composition at Dick Groves in
Los Angeles, piano and composition at The Juilliard School in New York and sound design at
New England Conservatory in Boston, she was mentored by a series of some of world's best
pianists including Edwin Swanston (Louis Armstrong, Harlem All Star Blues Band) and John
"King" Cleary. Besides founding LIFE ON MARS' in 1989, she also played keyboards
for legendary guitarist Larry Mitchell, worked and performed with "Toys" in
Germany and prior, a solo performance on RAI, Italian television. She wrote and produced
"Landing Soon", the most recent Life On Mars release in addition to engineering
many of the sessions at Life On Mars" studio, Mars Bars Records. Marso also wrote
articles as the keyboard technical writer for "The Music Paper".
Erin Shawn Hawkins
Photo courtesy of www.ericshawnhawkins.com
Erin is a
classically trained singer who got her start at the age of four. She took up the Cello at
the ripe age of nine and has been beautifully playing ever since. She won the Utah
state competition with her high school three years running and is a graduate of the
University of Utah majoring in Fine Arts. Erin has her own solo album and most
recently appeared with Rebekah Del Rio as part of their female eclective collective
'World'.
Daniela Torchia
Bio and Photo courtesy of www.danielatorchia.com
Daniela Torchia is
totally bewitching…She has a charm and beauty that can be mesmerizing. But, as an
artist, her vision challenges convention and preconceived notions. She’ll confound
you, amuse you, shock you and seduce you. Indeed, this is an artist you cannot take
lightly.
She calls her music American Pop-Rock, but its Latin flavor and eclectic approach create a
soundscape that pushes the envelope into the extraordinary. According to Daniela,
“Rules were made to be broken...” And break them – she does.
Combining the likes of Segovia, Gwen Stefani, Norah Jones and Shakira, she seduces her
listeners with an exotic whisper that blushes with intimacy - then, blasts them into a pop
chorus that’s worthy of the Matrix production team. It’s a shockingly defiant
style, but one that is also compelling and irresistible. Her songs give a new perspective
to our collective consciousness as they twist expectations. But, while Daniela may dare us
to think in a less linear fashion, she’s also comforting along the way.
This seeming paradox is what Daniela brings to her music where she reveals her
unconventional nature, and a hint of her wild side. Clearly, this is an artist with
a broad vision. She explores life with sharp observations about love, shame, hope
and desire and does so with such deep insight that her post-modern approach to music does
not seem rebellious.
Born to Austrian and Italian parents in Madrid Spain, Daniela wasn’t raised to be a
rebel. With both her mother and father in entertainment, she was encouraged to be
creative. Her world was rooted in the arts where she studied music, literature, dance and
theater. As a teenager, it culminated when she joined the circus as a performer, swinging
from the Big Top and being rescued from gorillas. Later, she tried acting and dance,
appearing in television shows and theater productions. But, even though she received
accolades and acquired an impressive resume, it wasn’t enough. It seems that music
was on her mind and in her heart.
As a result, Daniela picked up a guitar and started to write songs. Like many young girls,
she put her thoughts into a journal. Much of it was stream of consciousness – some of
it was poetry. Today, she’s filled fourteen years worth of pages. And, many of those
entries form the basis of her songs.
Her multi-cultural background also found its way into her music, creating a style that
blends European and American diversities. After writing enough songs to fill an
entire album, she road-tested the material at open-mic nights and small venues in the LA
area and eventually released her album, 'Have No Fear'. With thirteen tracks and
over fifteen musicians participating in the final product, Daniela has realized her dream
and is also releasing the album in Spanish, titled 'Sin Miedo', to honor her birthplace.
 
Roger Espinoza
www.espimusic.com
Bio and Photo courtesy www.newworldmusic.com
Roger was born in
Granada, Nicaragua and has lived in Los Angeles since the age of two. His playing style
combines Spanish Flamenco, Afro-Cuban and South American influences into a unique, new
sound all his own. Roger's inspiration for his songwriting comes mainly from his
travels and personal experiences. Although he has played the piano, trombone, trumpet and
bass guitar, his favourite instrument is the Spanish Nylon Guitar which he plays with a
very disciplined technique. Not only has he opened for Christina Aguilera, but has
backed Rebekah Del Rio on guitar for many concert dates and appearances, including the
opening night of Boudoir Du BurLez.
Robbie D.
Bio and Photo courtesy of www.myspace.com/robbied
ROBBIE D. has been
making music (and trouble) since he was a sweet little Mormon boy in Salt Lake City, Utah.
An avid western horseman and champion barrel rider prodigy...he has not stopped loving
Donny & Marie. ok? Robbie paints on german paper plates (pappteller), painting over
200 originals for his current solo art show at the Glamarama in San Francisco, March 2006
through the end of April 2006. Jello Biafra, the prince of punk rock bought some! Robbie
performs as his alter egos = JER BER JONES (whore) & TINY! the worlds smallest and
best singer. His music will be in two films this year including the movie
"Dimples" starring and produced by the famous TV Spelling family. He is also
composing music for Buck Angel's new DVD "V is for Vagina", fashion designer
ZALDY, Patricia Field & Susanne Bartsch... and he was once the apprentice to
performance artist Rachel Rosenthal for 5 years. You can buy one of many CDs on his
website www.robbied.com
 
Anna Bells
Bio & Photos courtesy
of www.thefishnetfloozys.com and myspace.com/annabells
The Fishnet Floozys (Anna Bells and Nikki Novak) first took
the stage in 2002 and quickly became one of the hottest acts in the burlesque revival.
Known for their dynamic choreography and striking beauty, the girls' reputation continued
to sky rocket as they performed to packed houses. Each Floozy show was different and you
never knew what to expect when the girls took the stage. One night you might catch the
girls in pigtails innocently blowing on pinwheels. On another, the two of them would be
decked out in drag arguing over who gets the last chug of jack! In addition to their
countless performances, Anna and Nikki also continue to receive acclaim from around the
world. The girls have been featured in numerous international publications including Style
Monte Carlo, Elle Belgium, The Face and The London Times and star in the Guerilla Monster
film "Broad Daylight."
Recently, while Nikki Novak pursues other artistic adventures, Anna Bells continues to
carry on the Floozy torch as a solo performer. Her solo credits include The Discovery
Channel, Miss Exotic World, Tiki Oasis and the American Cinematheque.
 
Venus DeMille
Bio & Photos courtesy
of www.venusdemille.net
The Deity of Desire
is reborn! She has come to earth as
Burlesque Artist Venus DeMille, crowned this year's
"Legend in the Making " at the Miss Exotic World Pageant.
Mere mortals are held spellbound by her heavenly body
and dazzling performances which combine the Glamour of Hollywood,
the Temptation of the Strip-Tease, and the Bluster of a good old
Bump-n-Grind, earning her the name "The Spectacle of Delphi."
Emerging from a mad
scientist’s laboratory (as opposed to the
usual half shell) Venus adapted her lofty self to portraying a range of
earthly vixens. Her accordion skills are unparalleled, and whether
she’s serenading the audience while shedding flimsy garments,
or rappelling from the rafters, she always envelops the crowd in a
preternaturally supreme theatrical experience, continuously reducing
human spectators to helpless piles of rubble with a mere glance.
The Divine One’s
own costume designs were so spectacular,
that though he preferred to see her unclothed, Zeus himself was
inspired to bestow upon her a Master’s Degree in Theater.
But Venus can be benevolent as well as meddlesome. She has
been sharing her costuming expertise with the morals for several
years now, teaching Burlesque Costume Classes at Costume College
(Van Nuys), Stiletto (Redlands), and Tease-O-Rama (San Francisco.)
She has graced the
stage at such diverse events as The Velvet
Hammer Burlesque, Tease-O-rama, Bricktops! Burlesque Bingo,
Buckingham Burlesque, Little Minsky’s (San Francisco), Columbia City
Cabaret (Seattle), The Bedroom Club (Seattle), the Vintage Erotic
Cinema Series, the LA Dyke March, and Comic-Con.
Despite the rumors
about her behavior in the distant past,
Venus did not wrest away the “Legend in the Making” trophy
from all the other mortals in her category at the last
Miss Exotic World Pageant by granting any well-placed
favors to the Judges….At least not this time…
 
G-Spot
Photos courtesy of www/myspace.com/G-Spot
An intoxicating mix of
looks, hard core tattoos, killer DJ sounds and style, G-Spot is one of a kind.
 
Will of 'Hey
Willpower'
Bio courtesy of www.heywillpower.com & www.myspace.com/heywillpower
"Hey
willpower" was conceived one night in july on 3rd street in san francisco when Will
and Amy Linton were at a Tussle show. They talked about their love for r&b
pop/hip hop. When Will gave her a ride home and the Busta/Mariah song "I know
what you want" came on, they just listened in awe. As if Amy was reading Will's
mind, she said they should get together and make a song using all the elements of pop that
they love. They soon started working on a song in her basement. Will came up
with some vocal melodies and keyboard/guitar parts and left Amy overnight with them.
The result was the backing track for "onthefloor". Amy soon told
Will she had to go on tour with her band the Aislers Set and left. Will continued on
and met Tomo through a friend and soon were on a regular practice schedule furiously
writing and recording music.
Will grew up listening to Michael and Janet and L'Trimm and pop that my sisters would turn
him on to. As soon as he heard Sonic Youth and the Velvet Underground, his world
turned inside out and he started voraciously ingesting anything other than what was played
on the radio. He became immersed in the indie music world with his band 'Imperial
Teen', all the while reveling in the latest greatest pop/hip hop songs and records.
"Hey willpower" feels like something new and exciting and postmodern without
being smug or ironic. Although it's different from 'Imperial Teen', it makes perfect sense
for Will to be making the music they're making because it comes from what he loves about
music. When performing live and people are doin' their dances and making noise, they
know it's right. Dance is becoming a big part of their live show.
 
Penny Starr Jr.
Bio & Photos courtesy
of www.itsachick.com
Following in her grandmother’s
Frederick’s of Hollywood platformed footsteps, Penny Starr Jr. is the stage persona
of Philly-Girl and Los Angeles filmmaker Augusta.
She spent 3 years making her
documentary on LA’s premiere burlesque troupe, THE VELVET HAMMER BURLESQUE, virtually
living with the smart, beautiful, compelling women of the Velvet Hammer, spending an
entire year editing the film, watching the performances.
It was no wonder that she decided to
pick up the mantle held by her grandmother, Philadelphia burlesque dancer Penny Starr.
Or, as Augusta puts it “You can only live with the circus for so long before
you want to join!”
And, in June of 2003, Penny Starr Jr.
made her debut at the legendary Miss Exotic World
Burlesque Competition. Causing a big splash, she ended her first ever burlesque number by
throwing off her bra, revealing swarovski-crystal encrusted starfish pasties and jumped in
the pool that is the center of the outdoor performance space, giving new meaning to the
word “breast stroke”.
In 2004, on the 1 year anniversary of
performing, Penny Starr, Jr. became the First Runner-Up at Miss Exotic World.
Penny Starr, Jr. continues to pop up
all over the country, and dare I say, Canada. She was a regular at Bricktops
at the Parlour Club (R. I. P.), and has had guest appearances with shows like Lucha Va Voom, the Va Va Voom Room, Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque, and
the Peek-A-Boo Revue in Philadelphia, among others.
Bettina Suicide
Bio & Photo courtesy
of www.bettina.ca
Bettina has long been
fascinated with pin-up photography and vintage glamour, and started out in the world of
modern cheesecake with pin-up modeling. Her modeling work with SuicideGirls.com includes
being a subject of the 2003 HBO RealSex TV show on Modern Pin-up, appearing in a Probot
music video featuring Dave Grohl and Lemmy Kilmister and inclusion in the SuicideGirls
coffee table book. This led her to burlesque, a place where she could share her love for a
bygone era with others. Bettina has been performing burlesque since Halloween 2003, when
she formed the BettiLu Bombshells with fellow burlesque dancer LuluMae in Victoria, BC,
Canada as that city's only burlesque troupe in recent memory. They performed with
Vancouver burlesque icons Kitten Coquette and the Ultra Vixens Peepshow and a variety of
rockabilly and country swing bands. That same year, Bettina picked up an award for
"Most Energetic Dancer (Female)" in the 2003 local Monday Magazine arts awards
show.
Following a successful west coast tour down to San Francisco at the beginning of 2005,
where they shared the stage with the multi-talented Bombshell Betty and The Indra, Bettina
struck out on her own as a solo performer. Since then she has gone on to several shows in
Victoria and Vancouver, where she performed with Sweet Soul Burlesque, most recently
taking part in the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, and has lent her talents to
a wide variety of benefit shows. On February 28, 2006 (her birthday!) she was again
recognized by Monday Magazine readers, being awarded "Favourite Dancer." Bettina
hopes her exuberant charm and vivacious live shows will take the world of burlesque in new
and exciting directions.
 
Mad Puppeteer
Photos courtesy of www.myspace.com/rasputinmarionettes
As mysterious as he is infamous, the Mad
Puppeteer is of CIA & Velvet Hammer Burlesque notoriety and fame.
A one of a kind talent. When he handles his marionettes, magic happens.
 
La Cholita
Photos courtesy of www.myspace.com/natashathevamp
Neo-Burlesque Blonde
Bombshell whose
interests include...Lowriders, cruisin' down the street in my 64', glamour, making music,
making out, art, travel, boys who cook...but Glamour above all things..it's a way of life!
 
Princess Farhana
Photos and Bio courtesy of
www.princessfarhana.com
Princess Farhana
(Pleasant Gehman) has performed, taught and written about Middle Eastern belly dance for
more than a decade. She has danced throughout America, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Canada
and appeared at private parties for many dignitaries and celebrities, including The Saudi
Arabian Royal Family, former First Lady Hilary Clinton, The Rolling Stones, Ben Affleck,
Jude Law, Lisa Marie Presley, Al Pacino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geena Davis, Sharon Stone,
Johnny Depp, Uma Thurman, Jim Carey, Paul Anka, Marilyn Manson, Ethan Hawk, Ellen Barkin,
Kate Moss, Fiona Apple, Jose Eber and many more. In 1999, she danced at the 51st Cannes
Film Festival, and while there filmed a news program for Turkish TV. She has appeared in
videos for Madonna, Ricky Martin, Sheryl Crow, Truth Hurts and others, as well performing
at live concerts with Middle Eastern Superstars like Amr Diab, Hakim, and Alabina; she has
also has been featured in numerous films and documentaries on Oriental dance and has
appeared on film dancing, acting, and as an interview subject for news and educational
programs.
On TV, she's appeared dancing on episodes of "The Nanny", a National Geographic
Special "Sahara: Seasons In The Sand", "E! Entertainment: Wild On Tinsel
Town", The Soul Train 2002 "Lady Of Soul Awards", and as Mata Hari in the
Learning Channel's "Top Ten Ultimate Spies". She recently appeared in the film
"Firecracker" (directed by Steve Balderson), which premiered at the Raindance
Film Festival in London, England. Her articles on belly dance have appeared in trade
papers Habibi, The Cymbal, Jareeda, and on Discoverbellydance.com, as well as in many
"mainstream" national publications. In March 2003, Los Angeles Magazine
recognized her in their "Best Of" dance issue, representing belly dance.
Farhana founded and oversees the belly dance showcase at Moun of Tunis Restaurant in Los
Angeles for the past several years, and for over a dozen years has been featured there as
a soloist. Additionally, she has produced large-scale belly dance benefit shows for The
American Red Cross, Hollygrove Orphanage, The United Way, and various women's shelters.
Farhana is proficient in Egyptian cabaret- style belly dance as well as Turkish, Lebanese,
Fusion, American Tribal, Moroccan Guedra, and many other folkloric styles. Her specialties
are sword balancing and traditional Egyptian raks shamadan (candelabra) balancing.
Farhana studied with many of the most respected Oriental Dancers in the world including
Raqia Hassan, Dina, and Aida Nour of Cairo, Egypt, with her primary teacher being Zahra
Zuhair of Los Angeles. She makes frequent trips to Egypt to polish her technique as well
as keep up with the latest trends in Oriental Dance. Based in Hollywood, California, she
performs and conducts workshops all over the world.
 
Kitten de Ville
Photos courtesy of www.velvethammerburlesque.com
Bio courtesy of www.kittendeville.com
Starlet, model, dancer, wrestler.
You can catch Miss Kitten de Ville locally and across the States where she performs
Burlesque, headlining various events and venues. Some of the many artists she has
performed with are The Cramps, White Zombie, Rob Zombie, Don Ho, and The Original Sinners.
Kittens photos have graced many magazines covers and articles. Photographs of Kitten have
hung in galleries across the globe.
She has been on several TV shows in America, Canada and Europe. Her image has inspired
many artists who have painted and drawn her likeness.
She has been in several calendars and Pin up pages. Kitten has worked with top
photographers from around the world including a photo shoot in Florida with the one and
only Bunny Yeager. Kitten works as a photo and runway model for such acclaimed
people as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Syren, and Agent Provocateur.
You can catch Miss Kitten de Ville
starring alongside Willem Dafoe and Greg Kinnear in the movie 'Auto Focus' directed by
Paul Schrader and in the movie 'Broad Daylight' by legendary filmmaker John Michael
McCarthy. Kitten will also be starring in JMMs newest movie 'Cadavera'.
Kitten is also in two
documentaries on Burlesque. One to be released in France by Jean Marc Barbieux. The other
titled 'The Velvet Hammer' by film maker Augusta, who followed the troop around for three
years. Kitten de Ville has been awarded such titles as Miss Exotic World 2002 and The
Queen of the Quake. Miss de Ville's newest project is Mexican wrestling where she
has been in training as a wrestler for the Lucha Va voom events.
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