The finals for Burlesque Chair Dance’s Best of Burlesque competition took place in Blackpool on Saturday 16th November at the iconic Viva Centre, next door to the famous Strictly Come Dancing venue.
It was a night of entertainment and talent to showcase the regional winners for six categories:
- Miss Burlesque Chair Dance Level 1
- Miss Burlesque Chair Dance Level 2
- Miss Vocal
- Miss Variety
- Miss Classic
- Best Instructor
The Isle of Wight dominated the Southern regional heat, winning five out of six categories.
IW dominated Southern regional heat
Regional heats took place across the UK producing finalists in each category to compete for the UK title in Blackpool.
Antonia Fry aka Peaches Parfait won Burlesque Chair Dance Level 1, Wildflower Von Whispers won Burlesque Chair Dance Level 2, Velvet De’Light won Miss Vocal, Diamond Deva won Miss Variety, and Lisa-Maria Saidinayer aka Coco Monroe won Best Instructor.
They travelled to Blackpool this weekend to compete for the UK title, all delivering strong performances. Wildflower Von Whispers won gold for Burlesque Chair Dance Level 2 Dancer, and Coco Monroe won silver for Burlesque Chair Dance Best Instructor.
The rise of Burlesque Chair Dance
Burlesque Chair Dance was introduced to the Isle of Wight in 2017 and has gained popularity making the Island a hotbed of talent.
Now with two instructors, Coco Monroe and Miss Autumn Star, covering areas including Newport, Ryde, Binstead, Shanklin, Bembridge and Ventnor, it is one of the most fun ways to stay fit.
Based on Burlesque, the classes teach a dance discipline using seductive moves and impressive chair tricks that increase your flexibility, strength and stamina. There is a real camaraderie within the group with everyone supporting each other and becoming great friends.
Fry: Coco Monroe’s enthusiasm to teach is so charismatic
Antonia Fry said,
“Miss Coco Monroe’s Burlesque Chair Dance Classes are so much fun. I never thought I would be able to do this, but she is so encouraging.
“You learn so many different moves and chair tricks. Coco Monroe’s enthusiasm to teach is so charismatic. I can’t get enough!”
Johnson: We’ve become a group of confidence building ladies
Dani Johnson-Harriman added,
“Absolutely LOVE Coco’s classes! She’s a great teacher and we’ve become a group of confidence building ladies.
“I never thought I’d dance burlesque on a stage!”
News shared by Coco, in her own words. Ed
