★ Upcoming Shows ★
Femcee for Viola Vainglory Presents Burlesk at Sid Gold’s, sponsored by Corsair Distillery | $7 Admission + 2 drink minimum | Map | Reservations
- July 3: Ginger Oh Snap! and Bebe Le Bleu with kitten Vesper Gamble
- July 10: TBA
- July 17: TBA
- July 24: Rose Whip & TBA
- July 31: Karaoke Chaos
☆ July 5: Zelda Productions Presents Cabin in the Woods | Tickets | Map ☆
☆ July 27: Brewlesque Show Presents Whipped! with headliner Rose Whip | Tickets | Map ☆
Viola has been charming Nashville audiences since 2011 with sweet, sultry and often nerdy burlesque. An experienced performer, she dances often with live bands and is comfortable in intimate venues with lots of audience interaction, as well as large stages. Her signature style is sexy with a healthy dose of fun.
Signature Acts
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Groovy Kind of Love: A nerdlesque love story of a man and his chainsaw hand. This Ash from Evil Dead act juxtaposes horror, camp and ridiculous fun–much like the films themselves. Photo by Adrian Eric Morales. Video available (lo-res).
Cotton Candy: Imagine a giant bag of cotton candy that strips for you. That’s the focus of this high-energy, ridiculous act. Photo by Adrian Eric Morales Video available.
Mint Julep: Delight in a glass (well, julep cup)!
Nerdlesque
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A Lot More Me: Loki’s tribute to his greatest love, himself. Features a tesseract and all the chiffon. Video available.
Feeling Fran Fine: Performed to What Is Love? A lovesick Fran Fine yearns for marriage. Video available. Photo by Adrian Eric Morles.
Cap and Gown: A nerdlesque tribute to America’s only golden boy, Captain America. Featuring a magnetic shield, this classic style act is a crowd-pleaser. Photo by Sharon Theresa Wheaton. Video available.
All Wrong: Wednesday Addams all grown up and ready to fuck you in the heart or perhaps poison you in your sleep. Photo by La Photographie. Video available.
Everything Sux: A short, punk tribute to the first empowered female peer I truly identified with, Daria Morgendorffer. Video available.
Classic & Neo
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Fascination: Viola’s tribute to the late, great David Bowie. This funky boa act features a disco-rrific jumpsuit and is performed to a Bowie song that was written by Luther Vandross. Photo by Marty Cavanaugh. Video Available.
I Got a Thing for You: A slow, sensual act about the beginning of a relationship when every touch is electric. Photo by R&M Imagery.
Winter Afternoon: A charming, classic fan dance about wanting to spend an afternoon with that special someone. Video available.
Seaweed Surprise: A mysterious little number. This act has a surprise reveal: my face! Photo by Sharyn Bachleda. Video available.
Peaches and Cream: A creamy, dreamy, steamy duet with Sylvie Onyx. Video available.
Raspberry Delight: The ecstasy of love, wrapped all in pink. Photo by Sharyn Bachleda. Video available.
Snow Bunny: A tale of a ski trip turned striptease. Performed to Ain’t There Anyone Here for Love from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Photo by Stacie Huckeba. Video Available.
Luna Moth: A love story starring a luna moth and desire. Performed to That’s the Way Love Goes. Photo by Stacie Huckeba.
Santa’s Beard: A little ditty about holiday infidelity featuring a snowy merkin. Photo by Uvudu? Imagery.
One Fine Thing: Slow and tender, this act is about “the one,” and the comfort and pleasure of finding our person. Photo by Adrian Eric Morales.
Featured Photo Credit: Adrian E. Morales