Where do you see yourself in the next five years? Do you have any goals that you are aiming for? I hope I’m still performing in 5 years’ time! And would like to have travelled to some exotic places by then! I want to shimmy across some fantastic stages around the world. The ultimate dream for me would be to have my own venue where I can put on shows and where other performers can hire to put on their own shows. That’s the dream. I currently work in Events Management, so I would like to use those skills to create an awesome venue! I am also releasing an online boutique to my website very soon, so I want to grow and develop that as well. Keep an eye out – www.dangerdoll.co.nz Have you ever had any strange or stalker type fans? How do you handle this? How does it affect your relationship with your fans and supporters? The only stalker I’ve had so far has actually been a very annoying ex girlfriend of a boyfriend! Trespass order fixed that one! So as far as my fans go, they have all been very respectful and not creepy at all! Which I really appreciate. I’m always very approachable and happy to chat and take photos with the people that support me. I’m a down to earth kiwi gal with a big heart! What has been your wildest experience since starting out as a performer? I don’t know about wild (I’m still waiting one some famous rock stars to call me to be in there music video), but one event that I got a real buzz from was the Mad Hatters Tea Party at CBS Arena, it was a big dance party and I performed my ‘Red Queen” act, the audience was buzzing and it was a real rush to be in such a big venue with an awesome sound system cranking! What has been the hardest part of being involved in this industry? Sometimes it can be a little un-supportive but I think that is more a kiwi thing. But I just keep doing what I love to do and will keep striving to be the top of my game. If you could perform with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Would love to be in a Marilyn Monroe film, singing and dancing! She knew how to work a room and use all her womanly charms to her best advantage! Have you been involved in any benefit performances? What was it and how did you become involved? Yes I have done quite a few fundraising gigs over the years. I’m heading up to Wellington soon to perform at the Eva Strangelove Fundraising Gig, Eva is a Kiwi Burlesque performer now based in Texas. She became very ill earlier this year and was in hospital for a very long time, which racked up quite a substantial bill. Courtney L’amour from Wellington is putting on this event to raise funds to go towards her medical bills. I jumped at the chance to be involved.
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If you had the chance to perform one song/act to a worldwide audience that would leave a great impact on the world of today what would you choose and why? Gosh that’s a hard question! I would love to do a large scale act with back up chorus dancers, in a very 20’s / 30’s Hollywood style, no expense spared, large set, elaborate costumes, sequins and ostrich fans as far as the eye can see!! I don’t know what impact that would have on the world, but it sure looks amazing in my head! Do you currently have an agent? Just me, myself and I currently What is your up to date performance schedule for this year so we can keep all your fans informed? I keep my website up to date with my upcoming events and appearances. Check out www.dangerdoll.co.nz In the coming months I have performances in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth and Australia. Is there anyone special that you would like to thank for helping make your dream come true? Firstly I’d like to thank my boyfriend Rob, who humours my crazy ideas and then helps me figure out ways to make them happen. He is a great asset to me, helps me get all my things to shows, even drove me all the way to Auckland and back with my Martini glass and always supports everything I do! I also have a great group of friends! I’d like to thank my fans for coming along to shows and supporting burlesque & cabaret events around New Zealand. Without your ongoing support we wouldn’t be able to put on these fantastic shows for you! Thanks to other performers who I have shared stages with, you are all fabulous and you make me laugh with all your silly backstage and onstage antics! To my wonderful hairdresser – Janine Jansen Hairdressing, for making my hair rock star ready! Ivy from Asphyxia Couture for her hours of costuming work, Sophia Lee for introducing me to burlesque, the girls from Ayla’s Angels who I perform with regularly in Christchurch and to event organisers and producers from all over for booking me! I have worked with some great photographers over the last 3 years, who have helped capture some of my signature looks. Doing different style shoots is always fun and I love coming up with different concepts and themes! Favourite Song? Hero - Foo Fighters Favourite Meal? I eat tom yum soup probably more than I should haha..I don’t know if I’d say it is my favourite, but it’s convenient Favourite movie? The Die Hard series Favourite Dessert? Anything with chocolate goodness! Celeb crush? I don’t actually have one! Favourite time of the day/night? A sleep in, I hardly ever get one, but they are amazing when I do! www
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How do you relax when you’re not performing or working? Relax….? What’s this word relax?? Haha It’s not often that I’m not working, performing, rehearsing, costuming, marketing, editing, communicating with clients or doing something to do with my business. But I do like to exercise, I have been taking box fit classes, also like to walk up the hills with my gal pals and spend time with my awesome boyfriend. We like to eat out, so that’s our downtime.
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