Virginia's longest running burlesque showcase for BIPOC performers, produced by Venessa Chevelle, established September 2016. Afrotease has garnered much deserved press attention throughout Virginia as well as attracted high profile headliners from all over the country.

Email: venessachevelle@gmail.com

Instagram: afroteaserva

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Richmond based burlesque and variety productions ranging from open showcases to themed productions, produced by Scarlet Starlet, with a regular production on the second Friday every month at Strangeways Brewing.

Email: burlesquerightmeow@gmail.com

Instagram: burlesquerightmeow

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Dusk/Dawn Productions is a premiere performance art company based in Roanoke, VA that specializes in burlesque, cabaret, and variety shows. Our commitment to inclusivity and diversity allows us to create a welcoming and safe environment for performers of all genders, body types, abilities, sexual orientations, and races to showcase their unique talents. 

Email: duskdawn@bebedemure.com

Instagram: duskdawnproductions

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Virginia's longest running nerdlesque production, produced by Ellie Quinn, with a regular production on the first Sunday every month at Grandstaff and Stein. EQP creates nerdlesque experiences by fans for fans to tease, tickle, and even terrify your funny bone.

Email: elliequinnpresents@gmail.com

Instagram: elliequinnpresents

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Burlesque and variety productions in Virginia, produced by Empress de Naste.

Email: empressdenaste@gmail.com

Instagram: immodestopulence

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Nocte Covina Burlesque is a Norfolk, Virginia based burlesque  production company run by local performers Isabel Astrum and Salem Sirene. Fierce warriors of the body positivity movement, we provide a safe space for performers and audience members of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities. Bringing back the Art of the Tease we cater to the more classic side of burlesque with traditional bumps, grinds and shimmies. 

Email: noctecovinaburlesque@gmail.com

Instagram: noctecovinaburlesque

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Queer POC performance art collective with a passion for inspiring creativity through beautiful, sensual, and avant garde art. 

Email: nurodeocaldonia@gmail.com

Instagram: nurodeocaldonia

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The Our Universe is a weekend celebration of burlesque & drag in Roanoke, VA - also known as the Star City, produced by Dusk/Dawn Productions. The two-day event includes a Friday and Saturday night performance showcase. The goal is to feature an equal amount of burlesque and drag performers across both days including two burlesque headliners and two drag headliners. Each show will feature a different cast to optimize talent diversity.

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The RVA Burlesque Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the art of burlesque in Richmond Virginia. We strive to cultivate awareness and growth of the thriving burlesque and performing arts scene in Richmond, VA through artistic expression, diversity, and empowerment. 

Email: rvaburlesquefestival@gmail.com

Instagram: rvaburlesquefestival

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SparkDazzle is a showgirl collaboration duo between Santobella Spark and Darshe Dazzles. They love what makes YOU shine!

Email: santobella.spark.hoops@gmail.comm

Instagram: sparkdazzle_ent