Winners Interviews: Anna Fur Laxis, 1st Runner Up

First Runner Up, Anna Fur Laxis discusses her BHoF 2011 experience, and one of the most talked about performances of the weekend… Congratulations Anna! Are you happy with the result? Thank you! It was wonderful, and the feedback and responses I have had, both from the live performance and from

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Tournament of Tease 2011: RESULTS

  Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011 Miss Indigo Blue First Runner-Up: Anna Fur Laxis Second Runner-Up: Lily Verlaine   Best Boylesque: Captain Kidd Best Debut: LouLou D’Vil Best Group: The Stage Door Johnnies   Most Dazzling: Captain Kidd Most Classic: Miss Indigo Blue Most Comical: The Dolls of Doom Most

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Meet The Contenders: Reigning Queen

As the big night approaches, the performers contending for the ultimate title in burlesque discuss their thoughts and preparations…   Coco Lectric Can you encapsulate yourself and your signature style in three words? Sensual, Playful, Engaging Can you describe or give us a taste of the act you have chosen

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Just Announced: 2011 Title Contenders

We’re thrilled to announce the lineup for s 21st annual Tournament of Tease. Dubbed “The Superbowl of Striptease” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), “The Grand National–The Oscars–of burlesque striptease” (London Daily Telegraph) and “The world’s top showcase of international burlesque entertainers” (Las Vegas Sun), the Saturday night competition features top-flight entertainers from around

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Behind The Garter Belt: Anna Fur Laxis

Anna Fur Laxis blew me away with her clever Bettie Page tribute at The Windy City Burlesque Festival last April. With the amazing transitions from Bad Bettie to Good Bettie, I thought she was just the dame to interview for my costume column. You can check out her amazing act

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