Jolie Goodnight

Jolie Goodnight is an international award winning burlesque singer and singing striptease trailblazer. With more than a decade of experience as a burlesque instructor, Goodnight has taught at the Austin Academy of Burlesque as well as on tour at such iconic places as the New York School of Burlesque and Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque in Seattle. She is a member and producer of the award-winning Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue in Austin, Texas and Les Bijoux Burlesque of Dallas, Texas and is winner of “Audience Choice" and “Best Tease” at the Texas Burlesque Festival as well as Miss Viva Las Vegas Princess. 

Sherry Bomb

Sherry Bomb, co-producer and performer with Austin's Bat City Bombshells since 2009, brings her unique blend of glamour and surprise to stages across Texas and beyond. Sherry has graced festivals nationwide and earned accolades, including Best Costume at the San Antonio Burlesque Festival, and the South Texas Burlesque Revival. As a costume designer, her creations have adorned stages nationally, including the prestigious Miss Exotic World at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. 

Sherry Bomb is active in Austin's burlesque scene, producing quarterly shows and contributing to the Austin Burlesque Alliance. She shares her expertise and love for burlesque as the Executive Director for the Austin Academy of Burlesque and as a regular instructor and Chair of In-Person Programming for BurlyCon.

She's the slow-burning fuse with a big bang! Stand back, for Sherry Bomb!

Anastasia Arsenic

Anastasia Arsenic is the product of a strong foundation in the performing arts, namely that of classical dance and acting. She has a wide and varied history in dance and theater companies showcasing her talents as not just a performer but also as choreographer, stage manager and producer. Anastasia relocated to Austin, Texas in pursuit of new opportunities and to further her career in entertainment and the perfection of her craft as an artist.

In Austin, her adaptability to diverse and experimental forms of dance theater was taken to new heights as she has collaborated with various dance and theatrical groups and companies such as The Austin City Showgirls, Crash Alchemy, Dancing with the Austin Stars, and guest-artist appearances with the Third Rail Project (NYC). Having broad reach and recognition in the entertainment industry, Anastasia Arsenic has performed internationally and participated in a multitude of burlesque festivals and multimedia showcases.

 She is an active member of the Austin Burlesque Alliance and a "core agent" of the erotic theatre and cabaret house, The Girlie Revue. As an instructor at the Austin Academy of Burlesque, she contributes to the education and training of aspiring performers. With a diverse range of experiences in dance, theater, and burlesque, Anastasia Arsenic's career is marked by her devotion and dedication as a performer, choreographer, producer, and instructor. Her involvement in various projects and collaborations underscores her commitment to the arts and her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry. Having built a rich and varied career, her contributions to both traditional and experimental forms of entertainment showcase her versatility and passion for the arts.

Ruby Joule

Ruby Joule is a three-time award winner at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, and has been invited to teach her classes at BurlyCon (the largest burlesque educational convention in the world) over multiple years. Based in Austin, Texas, USA, she has traveled the world performing her award-winning burlesque acts and sharing her workshops from Australia to Europe and across North America since 2006. 

Ruby Joule is a classically trained dancer and film/theatre actress with over 20 years experience in ballet, jazz, ballroom and world dance.  She has studied with the Legends of burlesque as well as contemporaries including Catherine D’Lish, Kitten de Ville and Michelle L’Amour. Ruby is known for her intertwining of sensuality and elegance, as well as the playful and lighthearted energy she brings to performing and teaching.

Kitty McSparkles

A fierce fusion of jazzy, ballet grace and sultry tease, Kitty McSparkles is a choreographer, movement coach, and founder of @Shea.Butter.Babies.Productions — Austin’s All-Black Burlesque and Variety Show.

A dance therapist in the making and trauma-informed facilitator, they create spaces where bodies feel free to prowl, play, and purr. When not on stage, she serves on the board of the Black Professional Alliance and Vice-Chair of Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, as well as Zilker Theater Productions.

💋Find her teaching @Danzversity and @Nocturna.Coven, or follow her at @kitty.mcsparkles.