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The Legends Perform for Legend Dixie Evans!

Last Saturday marked the 85th birthday celebration of burlesque legend Dixie Evans. It was a beautiful event that was marked by a large number of  extraordinary performers, including many other burlesque legends. Some of the legends that performed where Shannon Doah, Tiffany Carter, Kitten Natividad,  and Satan’s Angel. Also present to honor Dixie was the fabulous Dusty Summers and Tempest Storm. To have the original generations of burlesque along side the newer generations of burlesque was surely amazing!

Dixie Evan’s 85th Birthday Celebration!

Dixie Evan’s, burlesque legend, known best as the “Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque” celebrated her 85th birthday at The Royal Resort in Las Vegas. TwistIT Up!’s Miss Charlamay and her duo partner Hubba Bubba performed their duo burlesque number for guests outside, alongside the pool. Some of the artists to represent Las Vegas where the fabulous Cha Cha Velour, Miss Karla Joy, Renea Le Roux, Kalani Kokonuts, Sue Nami Sake, Theresa Daspit and Vi Vacious. Lou Lou Roxy was also present to help with her wonderful makeup skills for Dixie and other performers and Fawn Douglas did a fantastic job as stage kitten for the evening.There where many people who joined the celebrations, including burlesque performers from Las Vegas and beyond. The event received lots of press and Dixie was more than overjoyed with the outpouring of love and support for her birthday. It was an honor to be present and perform for her!

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TwistIT Up! Does Tarot Card Readings too?

That’s right! TwistIT Up! Inc. can also provide thorough and insightful tarot card readings! TwistIT Up! Inc. is often present doing reading at the monthly local variety show, Jeff McBride’s Wonderground Show. Most recently, TwistIT Up! Inc. was at Caesar’s Palace providing readings for guest at a wound care nurse’s convention! Always a fun time when card readings are available!

TwistIT Up! Inc. Tarot Card Reading

TwistIT Up! Inc. Aerial Show at The Rio

Mystasia! of TwistIT Up! Inc. was most recently seen showing her aerial skills at The Rio Hotel Casino Convention Center for home and gardening convention. There to represent TwistIT Up! Inc. was Mathias Skilton of Rumple Skilton Events Las Vegas. Mystasia completed three complete acts for guest as they walked into the large convention center showroom.

Mystasia! of TwistIT Up! Inc.

TwistIT Up! Inc. and The International Contortion Convention 2011

TwistIT Up! Inc. was seen throughout the ICC 2011 held at The Sunset Station Hotel Casino Las Vegas recently. The 4 day event kicked off Friday eve at the Sunset Station Cafe, where performers, coaches and fans united for a meet and greet. The convention, headed by ShowBiz President and founder, Ska Von Shöning, was a chance for new and seasoned performers alike, to work together, learn from one another and make lasting connections. TwistIT Up! Inc. was present for the teaching and presentation of the “Yoga Workshop” and presented a new, choreographed duo that included Stella Marie and the bright and upcoming contortionist Alexis Gleason from DEPAC Dance Extensions Performing Arts Center of Canonsburg, PA. Stella Marie also performed her original solo act in the costume worn by Zulu. It was a great chance to get to different people associated with the art of contortion!

"The Golden Girls" Duo Contortion Performance ICC 2011

Contortionists respresenting the ICC 2011 for Fox 5 News

TwistIT Up! Inc. and Hayden Productions at AFAN Black and White Party 2011

TwistIT Up! Inc. was recently seen in conjunction with Hayden Productions at this years AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada) Black and White event at the Cosmopolitan Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. The yearly event took place outside at the upper pool of the brand new Cosmopolitan Hotel Casino. Many guests from Las Vegas shows and celebrity alike joined the event. With TwistIT Up! for evening was Nicholus Quade of Hayden Productions, an entertainment and production company here in Las Vegas. Nicholus provided the ‘giant bubble’ that Stella Marie was placed inside throughout the evening. Also joining her in sharing ‘giant bubble’ duty was the beautiful Fran Izzo. It was a successful night and event for the AFAN Non-profit organization. See you all again next year!

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Stella Marie "Inside The Bubble" AFAN 2011

TwistIT Up! at the Venetian Las Vegas

Lady Labella showed her grace, stamina and charm at a recent event in August for a 3 day convention for MasterCard at The Venetian Convention Center. The theme was appropriately carnival, and patrons who entered the room where greeted by a mime  and Lady Labella. From there guests could participate in 3-4 different carnival-like games and win prizes for their scores. Lady Labella also provided guest with some entertainment and photo opportunities. It was a great time and experience for all!

Lady Labella of TwistIT Up! Inc.

TwistIT Up! Inc. Acro Hula Hooper

TwistIT Up! Inc. acrobatic hula hooper is ready to perform for your next event!

TwistIT Up! Inc. Hula Hooper!

Check out TwistIT Up! Inc.’s newest fantastic hula hooper! She will be making her way to Las Vegas soon to show her stuff!

TwistIT Up!, 24SevenPro at The Palms

TwistIT Up! Inc. and 24SevenPro lit up the night at The Palms Hotel/Casino on the 32nd floor last Monday eve, August 8th.  It was a busy night of entertaining for all those who participated! Among the other entertainers present was also none other than Stephan Choiniere formerly of Zumanity and his wonderful new adagio partner Angelina Puzanova. They where the featured act of the eve and put on a fantastic and flawless performance!! TwistIT Up! character Zulu was present as well, performing atmospheric contortion and wearing Miss Charlamay’s gear!

"Fugazzi" Stephan Choiniere & Angelina Puzanova