Bijou Noir (UK)
In an explosion of Cabaret, Fetish, Dance and Decadence, Miss Bijou Noir has arrived on the UK Burlesque scene displaying a unique and extraordinary repertoire. With her stunning looks and undeniable talent, Miss Bijou Noir has taken the classic art form of Burlesque and produced a one-of-a-kind act that is equally classic and modern whilst being utterly spellbinding.
Miss Bijou Noir’s list of performances range from 18th century French Revolution nostalgia, right the way through to modern day Electro-Burlesque complete with strobe lighting. Following 15 years of professional dance and with a passion for fashion, Miss Bijou Noir’s appearances are both visually stunning and production perfect, using handmade props and one-off pieces.

“EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, YOU GET TO SEE A SPECTACULAR PERFORMER - A SURE FIRE STAR. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TAKE YOUR SEATS, AND ENJOY THE CERTAIN RISE OF MISS BIJOU NOIR”
Anabel Fielding, Managing Director - Quintessentially Events

Pepper Minsky (USA)

Pepper Minsky, aka "The Park Avenue Playmate", hails from New York City and is famous for her outrageous curves, gorgeous costumes, and perfectly choreographed routines. Pepper brings over-the-top sex appeal, vintage glamour, and campy fun to every event! Whether bouncing atop a huge rubber ball, swirling her exquisite feather fans, or granting you an intimate peek into her boudoir, Miss Minsky is sure to tap dance her way into your heart! Pepper began her burlesque career in New Orleans where she learned her bumps and grinds from some of Bourbon Street's original burlesque beauties! She has recently jumped the pond and is now taking Europe by storm! Based in Amsterdam, she is performing at venues across the continent. Come see Pepper Minsky in the flesh and find out what everyone is raving about!!!

Deena Ray (NL)

Miss Deena Ray is a well known Burlesque performer on the Dutch scene, and Rotterdam’s first Burlesque artist. She has appeared on national and international stages, including Paris, Berlin and faraway Kaliningrad. Her acts are known for their originality, diversity and above all, humour. She has been called the female Charlie Chaplin! She has been affiliated with such Dutch shows as Royal Dutchess Burlesque and Burlesque Freakout. In addition she is also an avid yoga and theatre teacher, theatre maker and acrobat.

Victoria Romanova (Russia)

As a little girl growing up in Russia VR learned jazz-ballet at school. During the 90’s her dancing career started on stage of an Egyptian cruise ship were she was performing as a belly dancer. When she came to Holland she began go-go dancing. Later she moved to the beautiful Island of Aruba and was dancer and personal assistant of illusionist Adam Steinfield at Alhambra Casino’s Magic Life show.

Later she continued as a Latin-dancer in a Cuban dinershow named Havana Tropical. Now back in Europe VR is 100% focused on classic Burlesque Strip & Tease performance.

CoCo Jane (NL)

CoCo Jane is one of the very first Burlesque Vamps in the Netherlands. Her signature style: Burlesque GoGo dancing, was THE reason to call the first Dutch Burlesque events Tease-a-GoGo. Short but very powerful acts are her trademark: ROCK AND ROLL...Baby...!

When Dutch Television made an item about Burlesque in Holland, CoCo Jane was the one to teach the female interviewer how to make and perform a burlesque act: Dutch TV history was written!

Still going strong, also performing duo and group acts, CoCo Jane make you scream out for more..!!!

Floogees (NL)

Original Lindy Hop / Swing Dance group with Tapdance and Charleston influences. This is an upper level crowd pleaser: the energetic show makes an instant powerful impression. They show a swingin' mix of fast rhythms, acrobatics, synchronised dance, improvisation, comedy and mostly: a lot of fun!

Shai Shahar (USA)
Shai Shahar our "American Crooner"...comes from Philadelphia but earned his reputation
as a "Rat Pack" type of entertainer in Los Angeles where in 2000-2001 he was a regular fixture at some of the city's landmark clubs along the Sunset Strip, and in the legendary Brown Derby. He has also become a regular visitor to Holland touring and performing with artists such as Ingram Washington, Saskia Laroo, The Jimmie Lunceford Legacy Orchestra, and The Blues Bros. Band , appearing at some of our largest jazz festivals and best know jazz venues.
His amazing Sinatra-esque vocals have been used in national TV advertising campaigns for the Dutch National Lottery & Discovery Channel. In 2006 he turned his formidable talents to the revival of Burlesque "American-style", joining forces with Madame Risquée and legendary promoter Koos van Dijk to present the best mix of live swingy, romantic music, snappy one-liners, & classic burlesque acts [sophisticated naughtiness] to a big city audience...

and his Lucky 7 (Int'l)
Shai Shahar and his Lucky 7: with a voice like velvet the legend of Frank Sinatra lives on through the talented crooner Shai Shahar. Together with his 7 piece band ' the Lucky 7' will enthrall you with numbers such as: Puttin On The Ritz, Steppin Out With My Baby, Straighten Up & Fly Right and Come Fly With Me. Partner dancing is back in fashion!
The Lucky 7 is a genuine All-Star Classic Combo (that can sound like a big band!)
with TOP Jazz drummer Truus Engels, master guitarist Walther de Graaff, two sax-legends: Rinus Groenveld & Wouter Kiers + guest starring our 'own' Mr Mills (AKA Ir. VenderMeulen) on baritone/alto sax, bas player Hans Ruigrok and Cajan Witmer on Piano!
click the italic names for more info on these fine musicians!