Eh Teaz took a burlesque fusion class at Prairie Diva in 2018 and has shimmied her way to being the Production Assistant of Prairie Diva! Truly devoted to this wonderful world of dance Eh Teaz can be found sitting in at more Prairie Diva dance classes, encouraging students and memorizing the choreo in case she needs to step in. During the showcases she's watching over all the performers and helping to keep their action packed showcases This weekend Eh Teaz is helping out at the @pegcitypinups contest! Eh Teaz will be performing Saturday Night at WIBF and kittening on Friday night! We're so grateful she's a part of this year's burlesque festival! #winnipegburlesquefestival #winnipegburlesque #winnipegdance #winnipegevents #winnipegevents #burlesquefestival #burlesquefestival

Nina Sapphira, a true Winnipeg Gem! Crowned Queen of Hair Flips, she's been a part of the local scene since we hosted the Canada Games. Nina's become a founding member of the Divine Femmes, performed at the Winnipeg Tattoo Show, Adult Expo, Saskatoon Burlesque Festival and Winnipeg Burlesque festival, plus she's started teaching. She'll be performing Friday, May 30th at PTE! Get your tickets now https://www.winnipegburlesquefestival.com/ #winnipegevents #winnipegburlesquefestival #winnipegburlesque #winnipegdance

Lil Circus Freak is little bit circus, a little bit freak with a whole lotta talent! They've been a circus artist since they were seven years old, and have officially been part of the burlesque world for two years. Originally from Winnipeg, they now live and perform in Montreal, where you can usually find them performing burlesque at the incredible Wiggle Room. They may be a bit of a burlesque baby, but they are ready to stretch your mind, body, and sexuality. #winnipegevents #winnipegburlesquefestival #winnipegburlesque #winnipegdance #winnipegcircus

Hot Gravy has oozed all over the Winnipeg International #winnipegevents #winnipegburlesquefestival #winnipegburlesque #winnipegdance Burlesque Festival stage since its inaugural show and continues to take the stage as a competitive pole dancer throughout the year. She's been poling for 13 years and teaches her students how to move goopily with strength, flexibility, and fluidity in her spare time.

Vira Von Velvet is an Edmonton-based artist and performer. She is the reigning Mz. Gay Edmonton and the current winner of Dragaphelion. Vira is a walking funhouse of delightful delusion. She’s the kind of gal who’ll make your heart race and your pants feel a little tighter. Her performances are a bold reminder that life is more fun when you embrace the fabulous chaos within. Oh, that's not all Vira is also the co-founder of the Naughty Glitterati, a burlesque production group and the founder of the VA club, a production company supporting performance artists of all kinds. After all, life is smoother with Velvet #winnipegevents #winnipegburlesquefestival #winnipegburlesque #winnipegdance #winnipegpride

WORKSHOPS 🍎👯‍♀️ Winnipeg is in for such a treat with the remarkable talent we have in town for the burlesque festival Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st. We’ve coordinated three workshops with the headliners and co-host to help you get your performances to the next level by learning from incredibly talented, international award winning professionals. Saturday, May 31st at Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor, Portage Place 2:15pm - 3:15pm Give ‘em the Wow Factor with Belle Jumelles This class will help all burlesque performers take their stage presence to the next level! With over 15 years of performance under her belts, Belle Jumelles is known for her over the top facial expressions and her ability to command an audience - always having them in the palm of her hand! All experience levels are welcome! 3:30pm - 4:30pm In the Mix: Blending interdisciplinary practices with Kozmic Joy Create burlesque that is uniquely you. Your unique experiences are what set you apart: let’s use them! Join Kozmic Skater and Joy Rider for an interactive, lecture-based class designed to help you unlock and amplify the skills you’ve gathered along your journey to elevate your burlesque performances. From circus and visual arts to hidden passions. Discover how to blend your skills to create numbers that are as multifaceted as you are. 4:45pm - 5:45pm Dancy Fans: Intuitive Fan Dance with Qween Quan Learn to move feathers fiercely with New Orleans based creator and burlesque performer, Qween Quan. This workshop is dedicated to the eager beginners or the seasoned performers with stiff wrists who want to level up their movement with fans. We will go over handling, intuition on stage, shapes and flow in an open, judgment-free space. Link to registration in bio! #winnipegdancer #winnipegburlesquefestival #danceworkshop

Fanny LuPhine is an Indigenous performer who loves to tease, please, and bring her audience to their knees! Fanny has produced and performed in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and across Alberta from bar shows to professional productions such as Tipi Confessions. She loves to take on the role of storyteller, making you laugh or cry or anything in between. When she’s not dancing, she’s singing, and oh what a voice she has! She’s flirty, she’s divine - she’s Fanny LuPhine! Performing at WIBF on Friday Night! Get your tickets now!!!

BONNIE VOYAGE "Her burlesque journey “took-off” in 2019 and she hasn’t looked back since. Hailing from Vancouver she has performed all over the Pacific Northwest, the prairies, Quebec and this past fall she was invited to perform at the Stockholm Burlesque Festival. She's the ultimate in-flight entertainment so buckle up and keep your seat belts fastened because things are about to get bumpy in the best way possible. It's Bonnie Voyage, performing at WIBF on Friday Night! Get your tickets at #winnipegdance #winnipegburlesque #winnipegfestivals #burlesquefestival #wpgnightlife