ABOUT THE PERFORMERS FEATURED
IN FEMME MAGNIFIQUE series
I would sincerely like to thank these amazing performers that have worked with me to put this series together... this series is dedicated to them.
DOLORES DAIQUIRI
Dolores Daiquiri is the director and co-founder of the world’s largest touring Burlesque Festival: The Australian Burlesque Festival. Considered a pioneer of the revival of burlesque in Australia, Dolores has produced a vast number of successful events, is a burlesque mentor, and a well-established and respected burlesque artist who has been performing in Australia and internationally since the early 2000’s.
Sina King
Sina King is a key influencer in the Australian burlesque scene. With her swag of accolades from accomplishments in Miss Burlesque Australia™ and the Las Vegas held Burlesque Hall of Fame™, Sina is internationally representing the Southern Hemisphere with grace and glory. Sina is driven by the desire to inspire women around the world to embrace their femininity with flair. Sina King recently voted 21th in the 21st Century Burlesque Top performers in the world 2019.
ZELIA ROSE
Zelia Rose recently voted the number ONE in the 21st Century Burlesque Top performers in the world 2019. Zelia is currently touring with Dita Von Teese in the US.
In 2014, Zelia Rose won the title of Miss Burlesque Victoria, and then the coveted title of Miss Burlesque Australia. She was named one of Australia's Top 10 Burlesque Artists in 21st Century Magazine in the same year. In 2015 Zelia competed in Las Vegas for the world renowned Burlesque Hall of Fame, and exploded into the international burlesque scene by winning the Best Debut.
AURORA KURTH
Aurora Kurth is a leading figure on the Australian Burlesque scene. With a career in the performing arts spanning over two decades, the critically acclaimed singer, actor, comedienne and Mistress of Ceremonies has captivated audiences worldwide.
A highly sought after entertainer, renowned for her sublime vocals, cheeky comedy and sharp wit, Aurora brings her inimitable style and verve to every event.
POPPY CHERRY
Poppy Cherry is a professional burlesque performer, MC and producer, specialising in a unique blend of dance, theatre, cabaret, comedy and burlesque. A well-established darling of the Melbourne burlesque scene, she has been performing burlesque since 2009. Poppy has also produced many successful Burlesque events, including as the Stage Manager for the Australian Burlesque Festival National Tour and she is Co-Director of Maison Burlesque.
MISS JANE DOE
Miss Jane Doe is a professional burlesque performer. She combines her passion for samba, reggaeton, go-go and burlesque to create energetic and captivating routines. Not only a dancer, she is also a go-go teacher and burlesque instructor.
LOLA RAMONE
A classically trained pianist, Lola Ramone is a Melbourne-based performer who has carried her love of the brashness and beauty of Americana and the Atomic Age into a brand of burlesque that is at once gaudy, gorgeous and playfully perverse, Inspired by grit and glamour of eras gone by Lola Ramone mixes the lowbrow with the high class to create acts that are humorous, sexy, and a little left of centre.
For enquiries about purchasing artworks from the Femme Magnifique series,
please contact the Jackman gallery in St Kilda or email: daniel@danielkneebone.com