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Ladies and Gentlemen!

After a challenging time for all, we are pleased and proud to announce new dates for the next Montreal Burlesque Festival…

OCTOBER 14th – OCTOBER 15th 2022

We will be announcing more news and information over time, during the build-up to the 12th edition of the Montreal Burlesque Festival.

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Thanks for your support over the years, and everyone here at the Festival is looking forward to welcoming you to the next one!

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Montreal Burlesque Festival Delayed until 2021

Unfortunately, given the unprecedented worldwide situation with the global pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Montreal Burlesque Festival for 2020, but we will however be back to business as usual in 2021. For the full news about this decision, please check out the video below. We look forward to welcoming you all to our Festival in the coming year!

 

Montreal burlesque Festival - Special announcement

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DINNER WITH THE STARS!

Le Pois Penché brings you back to the era of the Moulin Rouge and the flirtatious young ladies of Toulouse-Lautrec!

The inaugural dinner of the prestigious Montreal Burlesque Festival will take place on Thursday, October 17th, at 7 pm. Book your table early and enjoy our Parisian cuisine in the company of some of the most glamorous stars of the burlesque universe. Surprise show included. Not for the faint of heart!

 

Facebook events page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2357301664355805/

 

Reservations: GROUPE MONTREAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
(514) 667-5050
1230 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montréal, QC H3G 1M2

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Scarlett and her Costumes

Scarlett James is known to have the most impressive costumes, but did you know that these are her own creations? And yes ! The artist has many talents including that of the creation and designs of costumes. Each of her costumes is a special moment she shares with her mother. Both of them put a lot of energy and time into these costumes, which makes them so special and valuable to Scarlett.

Each piece is worked with meticulousness, the stones are put one by one by hand, to obtain works of arts and lights. This attention to detail that can be seen on stage when she is performing, each piece is totally unique. Having another person make costumes such as those would be far too expensive in materials and time. To obtain such spectacular results, there is a lot of work to think upstream; the costume is part of the number, it must work in symbiosis with the choreography, the corset for example must give the impression that it comes undone without any effort during the number.

Each costume represents Scarlett James and her personality, they are personal and unique pieces, they exist to transmit her emotions to the audience during the different performances. They come from her and as she says herself “it can not be more Scarlett James than that” .

If you want to admire these costumes created by the artist while she shines on stage, you can do so at the Montreal Burlesque Festival next October.
You can buy tickets at https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/

To make you wait, here is a few images!

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NOW OFFERING WORKSHOPS OPEN TO EVERYONE! ALL LEVELS

… and no experience necessary, we are here to love and have fun!

Please arrive 15min before to register!

Reserve your spot:

Saturday, October 19, 2019
DG Studio 77,
3035 St Antoine St. W., Westmount, QC, H3Z 1W8

10:10 to 11:15 Frankie Fictitious
11:15 am to 12:15 pm Roberta Kent
12:20 pm to 1:20 pm Vayda Rhinestone
1:25 pm to 2:25 pm Miss Tosh
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Egypt Blaque Knyle
3:35 pm to 4:40 pm Jett Adore

ALL WORKSHOPS CAN BE RESERVED HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/440467559921436/

WORKSHOP INFORMATION:
https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/workshops/

DGStudio77 is famous for unleashing your sexy vixen. Professional qualified teachers with over 10 years experience. Whether getting fit with Pole Dancing, bringing your confidence to Burlesque, or learning how to shake it with belly dance. DG offers challenging classes for all levels, whether you are a beginner or a pro.
DG is also # 1 for Montreal’s for bachelorette parties and girls nite out !!

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Behind the curtains

What does an artist feel before going on stage?

For whom are his last thoughts a few minutes before the show starts? For the public? For something else? According to the people the feelings are different, some are very stressed. For others, it’s the excitement that takes over.
The show must go well, it must please the public. The spectators must be receptive, there must be an exchange between them and the artist, it is the essence of a burlesque show: the guests are part of the show, they do not come only to assist passively.
Some artists focus on their choreography: we must not forget the steps, the movements must be fluid, continuous, look natural to the eyes of the audience. It is through his movements that the artist transmits the feelings of his character and it is thanks to the feelings that the public is immersed in the story.

Each artist wants to mark his audience, to make them react.
Other people pay particular attention to their accessories: the chair must be placed in the center, the fans must be close to the scene but not visible from the public otherwise there is no surprise, of course! Someone must take care of bringing the bathrobe or glove box to the artist at the right time. Indeed, accessories are important, they are an integral part of the show.

Each artist has his own preoccupations before going on stage, you will be able to note it through these feelings of artists:

” You always have stress, but it’s a good stress because once on stage that’s what will make you really live the moment ”
Foxy Lexxi, burlesque artist.

” When I started years ago I was very stressed and excited at the same time, […], after several shows I realized that I was stressing too much for nothing, today I am very zen to go out on stage ”
Lily Lynx, pole dancing dancer and burlesque artist.

” It’s one of my favorite moments of the evening, sit down, get ready, see my colleagues, eat with them and joke with them ”
Audrey Ivory, burlesque artist.

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Derrière le rideau

Qu’est ce ressent un artiste avant d’entrer sur scène ?

Pour qui sont ses dernières pensées quelques minutes avant le début du show ? Pour lui ? Pour le public ? Pour quelque chose d’autre ? Selon les personnes les sentiments sont différents, certains sont très stressés. Pour d’autres, c’est l’excitation qui prend le dessus. Le spectacle doit bien se dérouler, il doit plaire au public. Les spectateurs doivent être réceptifs, il doit y avoir un échange entre eux et l’artiste, c’est l’essence même d’un show burlesque : les invités font partie du show, ils ne viennent pas que pour assister passivement. Certains artistes se focalisent sur leur chorégraphie : il ne faut pas oublier les pas, les mouvements doivent être fluides, continus, paraître naturels aux yeux des spectateurs.

C’est à travers ses mouvements que l’artiste transmet les sentiments de son personnage et c’est grâce aux sentiments que le public s’imprègne de l’histoire. Chaque artiste désire marquer ses spectateurs, il souhaite les faire réagir. D’autres personnes accordent une attention particulière à leurs accessoires : la chaise doit être placée au centre, les éventails doivent être à proximité de la scène mais sans être visibles depuis le public sinon il y a pas d’effet de surprise, évidemment ! Quelqu’un doit s’occuper d’apporter le peignoir ou la boite à gants à l’artiste au bon moment. En effet, les accessoires sont importants, ils font partie intégrante du spectacle.

Chaque artiste a ses propres préoccupations avant d’entrer sur scène, tu pourras le constater a travers ces quelques ressentis d’artistes :

« T’as toujours le stress, mais c’est un bon stress parce qu’une fois sur scène c’est ce qui va faire que tu vas vraiment vivre le moment »
Foxy Lexxi, artiste burlesque.

« Quand j’ai commencé il y a des années j’étais très stressée et excitée en même temps, […], après plusieurs shows j’ai réalisé que je me stressais trop pour rien, aujourd’hui je suis rendue très zen avant de sortir sur scène »
Lily Lynx, danseuse de pole dance et artiste burlesque.

« C’est un de mes moments préférés de la soirée, m’asseoir, me préparer, revoir mes collègues, manger avec eux et plaisanter avec eux »
Audrey Ivori, artiste burlesque.

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The offer is valid on July 26th and 27th, See you soon.

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Montreal Burlesque Festival 2019 Needs YOU!

It’s the 11th year of the Montreal Burlesque Festival!

(11 years?!? Time flies…)

As usual, we are starting off the countdown by opening our ticket sales and asking for performer applications…..Let’s begin!

 

**Tickets Are Available NOW!**

Book your ticket early and ensure a great seat! We have different categories, from V.V.I.P, with lots of extra exciting goodies, to regular tickets, but to ensure you get the best seats available, book early.

For all our ticket information, check out our link.

 

 

Performers!!!

Our Festival would be NOTHING without you!

We are looking for all different ages, genders, and types of talents, from comedians, to circus acts, to singers (and even burlesque performers!)

Think you have what it takes? Want to perform in our prestigious Burlesque Festival?

Check out our application page HERE.

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Thank You!

OH MY GOD!!

You performers rocked the festival!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to each and every one of you! I am now sick and in bed as I gave all I had, and it was all worth it as you all did too! The stage shined with your wonderful presence, you all gave life to the spirit of Burlesque. the Team and I are infinitely grateful to host such a great group of artists!

Like in everything there were little bumps on the road but at the end of the day, did the public had a good time? YES! Did the public love all of you? YES!!
Congratulations to all of you for being so fabulous, and also to El Toro, Madame Brassiere and Lily Monroe for their crowns, What a great job!

Thank you to our headliners who were also the Lili St Cyr Awards judges; Perle Noire, Angie Pontani, Clea De Velours, Zoe Scarlett, Kage Wolfe, the MBF2017 King.

Walking in the public this weekend I was overwhelmed by compliments for the show and the artists, so I am conveying this message from many many people that told not only me but the hostesses, the staff and friends and my sweet maman, how much they enjoyed themselves.

Thank you to the venue and it’s team at Club Soda, Our title sponsor Trū Lüv and all of our partners, shopping partners, the artists, My amazing team of Hostesses and Jessica Lavoie and to our glamorous showgirls, really, great job!

My family, Friends, to Domenic Castelli who has my back no matter what, our fantastic MC Arman Afkhami Thank you to Stephen Portman who is in the shadows but still very present.

WOW, I cannot believe it has been 10 years… and it is only the beginning!

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