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I am a professionally trained circus artist with over 32 years of experience. My areas of specialty include contortion, aerial silks, aerial hammock, aerial lyra, floor acrobatics, poi spinning, hand balancing, duo/group contortion and clowning. I am able to adapt to any performance environment. I also have a calm, friendly and professional demeanor at all times.

Biography

Having started performing at the age of 6, Stephanie has had a life-long love for the stage and entertaining. Her roots began on the east coast in Rhode Island when she came under the direction and teaching of acrobatic teacher Barbara Wells of the ‘Barbara Wells Dance Studio’. Her specialty within the circus has always been contortion and tumbling.
In her adult years she added aerial, burlesque and clowning to her repertoire and skills. She has performed as a circus artist and neo-burlesque performer worldwide three times over and continues to be a driving force in the enter ... tainment industry within Las Vegas since 2005. She has worked for famous artists Amazing Jonathan and Psychic Tanya, Jeff McBride, Kevin James, Seth Grabel, Lucent Dossier, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Paris Hilton, Thievery Corporation, Psy, and The Property Brothers. She has been featured in ‘Popovich the Movie’, Comedy Central’s ‘The Gong Show’, Tony Sacca’s ‘Christmas Television Special’, the ‘Las Vegas Wrangler Hockey Half Time Show’, Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘One Drop’ after party’s and ‘Cirque Couture’s’ pre-show. She was also a featured story on the ‘Echappees Belles French TV Documentary Series’ with esteemed marionette artist Anthony Rias. She is a two-time ‘Burlesque Hall of Fame Mover, Shaker and Innovator’, first runner up on Comedy Central’s ‘The Gong Show’, winner of the ‘Burlypicks Nevada Regional Burlesque Competition’ in 2019 and 2015, first runner up at the ‘Burlypicks International Burlesque Competition Finals’ in 2015, and a featured burlesque performer at the ‘Las Vegas, London and Australia Burlesque Festivals’. In addition, she was the creator, producer and director of ‘Karnival the Variety Show’ and is the co-producer of the ‘Shenanigans Variety Show’.
In addition to being a performer for most of her life she has also been a Registered Nurse for 21 years and has worked in the field of nursing for 23 years. Her specialty within nursing has been geriatrics and hospice for most of her career, but she also has experience in pediatrics and psychiatric nursing. She retired from the front lines of hospice nursing in 2019 and then dedicated her time to working as the CEO, Director and Administrator of the BurlyCares Organization. She has now taken both of her career passions and started BurlyCares with the help of many burlesque Legends and other neo-burlesque performers. With her experience as both a variety show performer and caring for others, she leads this organization with an amazing board and group of volunteers to help meet the needs of senior Legend variety performance artists. With her unique skills she works tirelessly to ensure this population of people are understood and cared for in the most optimal and exceptional ways. Read More

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Experience

TARGET: To work as a theatrical and artistic circus performer. These performances will utilize and develop my education, ability, experience and offer professional growth.
PROFILE: Professionally trained in multiple acrobatic genres with over 32 years of experience. Areas of specialty include contortion, aerial silks, aerial hammock, aerial lyra, floor acrobatics, poi spinning, hand balancing, duo/group contortion and clowning.
Experience, concentration and preference in circus artistry. Long standing experience and training within contortion, aerial, floor acrobatics and clo ... wning. Able to adapt to any performance environment. Calm, friendly and professional demeanor at all times. Strong dedication to the performing arts.
EXPERIENCES:
2022 - 2024 Lost Spirits Distillery – Chosen contortion solo artist at this highly sought-after Las Vegas residency variety show. Las Vegas, NV
2019 BurlyPicks Las Vegas Regional Competition – Contortion burlesque solo winner for best and most amazing act. Las Vegas, NV
Cirque Du Soleil’s One Drop Benefit Show – Specialty character contortionist for this yearly benefit show. Las Vegas, NV
Cirque Vampyre Limited Engagement Variety Show – Featured contortion and aerialist in this local variety show. Las Vegas, NV
2017 - 2018 Burlesque Hall of Fame Monthly Burlesque Variety Show – Chosen contortion soloist. Las Vegas, NV
2016 The Magic of Seth Grabel at The Silverton Hotel – Performed as a presented solo contortionist. Las Vegas, NV
Cirque Du Soleil’s One Drop Benefit Show – Specialty character contortionist for this yearly benefit show. Las Vegas, NV
Stand Up and Tease Variety Show at Inspire Theater – Featured contortion and aerialist at this comedy variety show. Las Vegas, NV
2015 The Property Brothers Las Vegas Home Celebration – Performed as an atmospheric contortionist. Las Vegas, NV
BurlyPicks International Variety Show Competition Finals - 1st runner up for best act at this international competition. Las Vegas, NV
The Australia Burlesque Month-Long Festival - Featured solo contortion burlesque solo performer. Las Vegas, NV
The London Burlesque Festival – Chosen showcased solo contortion burlesque solo performer. Las Vegas, NV
Varitease Variety Show at The House of Blues – Closing contortion burlesque solo performer in this unique show. Las Vegas, NV
The Austin Burlesque Festival – Selected contortion burlesque solo performer for this popular burlesque festival. Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas Burlesque Festival - Featured contortion burlesque solo performer at the festival showcase show. Las Vegas, NV
2014 Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West – Highlighted contortionist in this Amazon Prime movie special. Las Vegas, NV
Shenanigans All Female Variety Show - Co-produced/directed and performed in this unique billboard featured show. Las Vegas, NV
Tony Sacca Christmas TV Special – Featured duo contortion marionette puppet act on this yearly televised show. Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Burlesque Festival – Featured contortion burlesque solo performer at the festival showcase show. Las Vegas, NV
Variety Shows at The Baobab Theater 2014-2019– Regular solo contortionist at this large community theater. Las Vegas, NV
2013 Psy Gangnam Style Birthday Party – Performed as an atmospheric aerialist for this private A-list musician and actor party. Las Vegas, NV
Echappees Belles French TV Special – Featured duo contortion marionette puppet act on this famous French TV show. Las Vegas, NV
Shenanigans All Female Variety Show – Co-produced, co-directed and performed in this unique strip featured show. Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Hall of Fame Movers, Shakers and Innovators Show – Chosen to be a featured solo contortion burlesque artist. Las Vegas, NV
2012 Gustavo Lorgia’s Iluśion 2012 Festival Internacional De Vartieté – Chosen contortionist & aerialist for this month-long show. Bogata, SA
Las Vegas Wrangler Hockey Half Time Show – Featured performer as a solo contortionist on the ice. Las Vegas, NV
Cirque Du Soleil’s Cirque Couture – Opened this prestigious show performing a contortion marionette duet. Las Vegas, NV
Cherry Nightclub - Performed multiple times weekly as a contortionist and character clown. Las Vegas, NV
2011 Lucent Dossier - Tao Nightclub 5th Year Celebration – Performed as an atmospheric contortionist. Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Hall of Fame Movers, Shakers and Innovators Show – Chosen to be a featured solo contortion burlesque artist. Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Burlesque Festival – Chosen to perform as a featured solo contortion burlesque artist. Las Vegas, NV
2010 Live Las Vegas Burlesque & Variety Show 2010-2015– Performed regularly as a featured contortion burlesque artist. Las Vegas, NV
Jeff McBride’s Wonderground Variety Show 2010-2019 - Performed regularly as a featured contortionist. Las Vegas, NV
2009 Karnival The Variety Show 2009-2012- Co-created, directed and performed at Karnival The Show at The Onyx Theater. Las Vegas, NV
The Ok, Ok, Amos Glick Variety Show – Featured solo contortionist at The Square Apple Bar. Las Vegas, NV
Krave Theater 2009-2011 - Featured contortion & aerialist for the “Find Your Sexy” & “The Aftershow” variety shows. Las Vegas, NV
2008 Amazing Jonathan: Private Halloween Event - Performed a solo contortion act for Amazing Jonathan and guests. Las Vegas, NV
Beyonce and Jay-Z: Private Event for RocaWear – Performed a solo contortion act for Beyonce, Jay-Z and guests. Henderson, NV
Thievery Corporation & The Grand Opening of Block 21 - Contortionist for the band Thievery Corporation. Houston, TX
Comedy Central’s “The Gong Show with Dave Attell” – 1st runner up, nationally televised series on Comedy Central Burbank, CA
OTHER EXPERIENCES:
2006-2024 Corporate Events and Functions - Perform regularly as a circus artist at corporate events throughout the country USA
2006-2012 ShowBiz Entertainment - Performed as solo and group contortionist in gala events Koln, GE, Las Vegas, NV & Cape Town, AF
2006 Paris Hilton CD Release Party – Performed as an Atmospheric Contortionist, Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas, NV
Kevin James, Magician – Appeared as a Contortionist in the 2006 Tribute to Magicians Calendar Las Vegas, NV
2005 Assistant Yoga Instructor - For the cast of Cirque Du Soleil’s “Zumanity” Las Vegas, NV
The Ed Berstein Show – Televised Show, Special Guest Contortionist Las Vegas, NV
2004 Sin City’s Ms. Fitness Competition at the Riviera Casino – Televised event, Placed 3rd Las Vegas, NV
2003 2003 Jerry Lewis MDS Telethon - Jazz Dancer, Televised Group Dance Performance Warwick, RI
2002-2004 Advanced Acrobatic Performer and Yoga Instructor - Judy T’s Dance Studio West Warwick, RI
2001-2008 Advanced Yoga Student - Eyes of the World Yoga Studio Providence, RI
1991-1993 Tollgate High School - Varsity Cheerleader and Gymnastics’ Team
Warwick, RI
1989-1992 Tollgate High School/Winman Junior High School - Drama Club and Chorus Club Warwick, RI
1986-1989 Competitive Acrobatic Performer - Barbara Wells Dance Studio Warwick, RI
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Previous Clients

Amazing Jonathan and Psychic Tanya
Magician Jeff McBride
Magician Kevin James
Magician Seth Grabel
Lucent Dossier
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Paris Hilton
Thievery Corporation
Psy
The Property Brothers.
Featured in ‘Popovich the Movie’
Comedy Central’s ‘The Gong Show’
Tony Sacca’s ‘Christmas Television Special’
The ‘Las Vegas Wrangler Hockey Half Time Show’
Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘One Drop’
Cirque Du Soleil's ‘Cirque Couture’s’
Featured story on the ‘Echappees Belles French TV Documentary Series’
Lost Spirits Distillery Las Vegas Residency Show

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Meet the Act

I am a professionally trained circus artist with over 32 years of experience. My areas of specialty include contortion, aerial silks, aerial hammock, aerial lyra, floor acrobatics, poi spinning, hand balancing, duo/group contortion and clowning. I am able to adapt to any performance environment. I also have a calm, friendly and professional demeanor at all times.

Additional Information

Able to adapt to any performance environment. Calm, friendly and professional demeanor at all times. A strong dedication to
the performing arts.

Virtual Services Offer

Contortion Lessons

Learn contortion from a long time and world renowned contortionist Stephanie Castellone.