Burlesque & Big Band. A Visual Story - Part 2

Hey, you fabulous soul! ✨ Welcome to Part 2 of my Burlesque & Big Band journey at Hotel Arena, where the Amsterdam Burlesque Festival lit up February 16, 2025. As a photographer, I was obsessed with capturing the electric chemistry of JumpTown’s swinging 8-piece band and seven dazzling performers who brought seduction, wit, and pure fire to the stage. Hotel Arena’s stunning De Kapel set the scene for this glamorous, vintage-soaked matinee, with four support stars keeping the sparkle alive. Ready for more bold moves and infectious vibes? Let’s jump back in!

Alice Wonders

Meet our walkaround performer Alice Wonders. Embodying the biblical figure Lilith, she will seduce you to put your teeth in the forbidden fruit. Will you be able to resist temptation?

One glance at Alice’s mischievous smile and we sure stand no chance.

Come over to the dark side! We’ve got apples… and Alice

Maggie Leroux

Maggie Leroux, the dazzling stage kitten, is pure magic in motion! While tidying the stage with Alice Wonders’ basket in hand, she spots someone in the crowd and, with a mischievous wink, pretends to give a non-existing apple. Her playful energy lights up the room, and my camera caught every second of her infectious charm. Maggie’s not just keeping the show seamless—she’s stealing hearts with every cheeky move!

Juliette Sway

Juliette Sway is back for round two, and she’s turning up the heat with a sizzling strip pole act!

This goddess of glamour owned the stage, and my camera was in a frenzy trying to capture her every move.

Imagine Juliette, all confidence and allure, wrapping herself around the pole with fierce grace, each spin and twist peeling away layers to reveal her dazzling charisma.

Her fluid movements were pure poetry—bold, seductive, and packed with that signature Juliette sass. The spotlight danced across her sparkling costume, amplifying every sultry glance and powerful pose. As she struck her final pose, owning every inch of that pole, she left us breathless, hungry for more of her unstoppable fire.

Andrej Kapor

Crowd buzzing with excitement, eyes glued to the sizzling action on stage. Among them? Our mischievous poet, Andrej Kapor, soaking in every sultry moment with a sly grin

Andrej is an artist, writer, and creative producer working across diverse fields.

He played the role of sensual poet this night.

As an author, Andrej’s work explores themes of rebellion, sensuality, and the divine, blending dark humour with influences from his multicultural heritage. As a publisher and broadcaster, his focus is on community-building and amplifying marginalised voices to drive cultural and social transformation.

Dori LeGray

Dori LeGray is flipping the script—literally—with her mind-bending reverse strip act!

My camera loved her cheeky winks and lightning-fast feet, but editing her photos? Total chaos! I was convinced my timestamps and file numbers got scrambled—how does she start undressed and end in layers?! Nope, just Dori’s genius reverse strip magic messing with my head. I’m not giving away more pictures of this, go see this for yourself!

In her second performance this tap-dancing queen brought her signature mix of humor, sensuality, and killer rhythms to the stage, and I was living for it.

The timeless art of tap dance was brought to the stage, and no one does it better than Dori LeGray. With a unique mix of humor, sensuality, absurdity, and mind-blowing rhythms, she effortlessly captivates the audience.

Laugh, enjoy, and dance along with her surprising act “Be Careful What You Wish For”!

Her act started with sparkle and ended with a full-on glamorous ensemble, each tap and twirl building the crowd into a frenzy.

Her performance was pure fun and absolute brilliance. Dori, you’re a tap-dancing trickster, and I’m here for it!