We all know it didn’t seem possible, but today we are announcing even more performance artists! Specifically, we’re here to talk about the durational performers! Now, you may be asking what a durational performance is. To put it very simply, it’s a performance that lasts longer. To give it more context – a typical performance piece lasts the length of a song, right? Durational performances stretch out, filling the space with beauty and ambiance, something to be enjoyed more leisurely than the high energy delight of a showcase performance. Not that these darlings don’t bring the energy, because they definitely do. Please take a moment and get to know our 2024 Durational Performers!
Friday
Nasty Habitz
“For those about to Rock”
Rock Neo Burlesque troupe with high energy and sultry dance.
Blanca Dorado
A lifelong artist, Blanca began performing burlesque in 2020. They’ve made their mark on stages up and down the West Coast, and are a part of Seattle’s Haus De Corvo. Your Favorite Demon, they are known for blending alluring and foreboding into their performance.
Puppette & Yiggy
“Around the World”
Puppette is erotic artist who enjoys showcasing her passion for the art of submission on the stage. Yiggy, a dynamic kink performer, and Puppette, enjoy integrating their African heritage with Shibari. Their performance is directed by Nicole Taher. Find them @2tiedinrope, @yiggydego, & @nicolejoon.
King Kiran
“Cycles”
King Kiran (they/he/she) is a trans and genderfluid performance artist. He has danced all his life and is now launching into the drag scene, combining their background in theatre and dance with her personal exploration of gender as a performance. Kiran is excited to perform with Al Mullen (she/they/he), who recently opened her private tattoo studio.
Saturday
Nerves of Purple
“Transformations of the Caterpillar”
Nerves of Purple and Esjay are a performing shibari duo. Our style is influenced from a variety of sources, including traditional Japanese shibari, aerial circus, gymnastics, and other movement and flow arts. We are interested in exploring rope as an apparatus for narrative performance, and pushing the bounds of bondage into novel forms of expression.
Nathaniel Honey
Nathaniel Honey, an educator, content creator, and multidisciplinary artist, hails from the Midwest. With a career spanning over two decades, Honey has graced stages across the country, delivering stand-up, burlesque, and improv comedy performances. Notably, Honey has been featured at events like GenCon, Emerald City Comic Con, PAX West, Bumbershoot, and SXSW.
Their material delves into thought-provoking topics, including sex, race, abolition, and even the beloved children’s show Paw Patrol. As a fan of board games and an advocate for collective liberation, Nathaniel Honey brings a unique blend of humor, insight, and social commentary to their artistic endeavors. ?
Camila Sky
“Santa Muerte”
The chicana bombshell of burlesque is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
This Seattle-based performer started hosting dance offs in third grade and teaching her friends her choreography to Ciara’s 1, 2 Step. She’s fine tuned those playground moves into saucy musicality that puts the blush in a sunset, and will make you wish every day could end with Camila Sky.
Black Eyed Bliss
“Object”
I have a voice, and this is how I am learning to use it. Accepting that I am valuable isn’t something I ever concerned myself with, because I felt the answer to be predetermined. Challenging my behavior, and self perception molded by socialized factors while continuously hacking my brain is a daily practice
Artease Dance Collective
Artease Dance Collective showcases femininity, elegance, and sensuality through dance performances at the intersection of art and entertainment. Their mission is to encourage audience members to live their lives more deeply and passionately. Founded by director Annelise Eastes, Artease specializes in a fusion of ballet, burlesque, gogo, and shibari.
King Kiran
“Cycles”
King Kiran (they/he/she) is a trans and genderfluid performance artist. He has danced all his life and is now launching into the drag scene, combining their background in theatre and dance with her personal exploration of gender as a performance. Kiran is excited to perform with Al Mullen (she/they/he), who recently opened her private tattoo studio.
The festival opens a week from today! We’ve had days sell out in the past, so make sure you get your tickets now so that you don’t have to miss a thing!