PORTIA’S BURLESQUE ACTS
This page is ever-evolving! Here’s a small taste of a few of Portia’s favourite acts + their credits.
LAVENDER FANTASY
This number features a large lavender robe, corset, nude underbits + beautiful purple feather fans. Depending on venues (floor shows vs large stages) this number can be done to “Drunk in Love” by Beyonce or “Is It a Crime” by SADE - heavy swishing action, lots of audience interaction if applicable.
This act is interchangeable with a leopard robe (see photo carousel) should producers prefer a different colour to purple.
SEVEN NATION ARMY
A new classic! Featuring a double panel skirt revel, blue + black costuming + the fluffiest boa that Portia surprises and delights an audience with her tricks + high kick!
Set to “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes with option to be elongated with a secondary song of a producers choice (list can be provided).
Optional: this act can also be done to “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner
WE FOUND LOVE
A high-energy number set to a cover of “We Found Love” by Rihanna by The Flamenco Man.
Features a double-skirt reveal, salsa dance choreography and tassel twirls. Optional: feather fans can be integrated into this act for a longform production!
NO WITNESS
This decadent and athletic number is set to “No Witness” by LP with an additional add-on of “Harlem Nocture” for larger spaces.
Features a green Catherine D’lish robe, black corset and bottoms, as well as extensive floorwork + a shoulder stand reveal.
GARDEN
This number explores the ideas of relationships in the digital age. Are we humans?Or are we robots glued to our phones?
This act can be done as a solo OR with 2-3 humans on the sidelines with their phones for storyline impact.
Watch the act: Edmonton International Burlesque Festival (2018)
Also featured at:
Hollywood Burlesque Festival (2023)
Oregon Burlesque Festival (2022)
Berlin Burlesque Week (2019)
Calgary International Burlesque Festival (2017)
Accepted for 2020 Vancouver Burlesque Festival
MARILYN
Inspired by the scandalous alleged affair between Marilyn Monroe + JFK, this slow burn number features a spicy lap dance for an anonymous stranger.
Performed to a remix of “Cola” by Lana del Ray, featuring a black costume with thigh-high latex boots.
Watch the act: Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (2018)
Also featured at:
Berlin Burlesque Week (2019)
Edmonton International Burlesque Festival (2018)
Calgary International Burlesque Festival (2017)
