Polesque: The GRUNGE Era
Burlesque, Pole and mixed media fused together to tell the story of the early 90’s music scene in Seattle. This show will be presented in the 2024 Edmonton Fringe Festival at BYOV venue Spotlight Cabaret (8712 104 St, Edmonton AB)
What is Grunge?
Grunge is a label that was established for a sub-genre of music popularized in the 80’s and 90’s. Grunge music is a fusion of punk and heavy metal rock that stemmed from a few pioneer bands in Seattle, Washington. This sub-genre became more than just music but an entire culture that molded and shaped the history of Gen X and music itself. Bands from the grunge era were known not only for their heavy, distorted sound but also for their anti-establishment attitude, questioning authority and writing about the depths and deprivations of society. Grunge music is relatable, pure-sounding and above all, rocks HARD!
The Bands
Grunge music has many musical influences, but our show features the four most popular bands that shaped this genre into the greatness that it was.
Soundgarden - popular songs such as Black Hole Sun, Outshined, Spoonman
Pearl Jam - popular songs such as Alive, Even Flow and Yellow Ledbetter
Alice In Chains - popular songs such as Rooster, Man in the Box and Nutshell
Nirvana - popular songs like Smells Like Teen Spirit, Heart Shaped Box and In Bloom
The Cast
Meet the incredible cast of Polesque: the Grunge Era, featuring some of Canada's top talents from the Pole and Burlesque community!
Onyx - Pole
Onyx is a Canadian icon, known as Queen of the North for her unforgettable stage shows in the erotic entertainment industry. With multiple titles including 2X Miss Nude Canada and Miss Nude Universe, her explosive and dynamic performance style is absoutely unforgettable. Onyx grew up listening to Grunge, and she can't wait to show you how much she really loves this style of music!
Jeanelle - Pole
Jeanelle is a pole and dance performer and instructor know for her creativity and multi-faceted artistry. With an extensive background in classical dance styles such as Ballet and Jazz, Jeanelle started Pole dance in 2017 and is now a Pole dance instructor at Aradia Fitness and a professional Pole and Gogo dance performer with Dollhaus. Jeanelle is the proud lead producer of this show and wants you to come and see her masterpiece :)
BEBE VON DOMME - Burlesque
Bebe Von Domme is a Burlesque performer who lights up any stage she’s on with beauty, elegance and poise. With a background in yoga and years in the Burlesque world, she brings a captivating performance that will leave you wanting more. When not performing, Bebe is busy as the communications director for Epic Burlesque Troupe. She is the biggest Grunge music lover and is excited to share her art to some rock and roll!
Chelsea - Burlesque
Chelsea is an elite-level Canadian dancer and performer with accolades from all over North America. As seen on stage dancing for artists such as Fifth Harmony and Coleman Hell, in the North American production of The Empire Strips Back, and in shows and classes she produces from her Vancouver-based company Badass Babes, Chelsea's memorable style is firey and explosive. She can't wait to make her Edmonton Burlesque premiere at the 2024 Edmonton Fringe!
Show Times
All shows will take place at Edmonton's premiere resturant and show venue, Spotlight Cabaret - 8217 104 Street
Friday, August 16th: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, August 17th: 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Sunday, August 18th: 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Tuesday, August 20th: 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Wednesday, August 21st: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday, August 22nd: 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Friday, August 23rd: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, August 24th: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunday, August 25th: 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Get Tickets
Polesque: The Gruge Era will be presented through the 2024 Edmonton Fringe Festival at BYOV venue Spotlight Cabaret (8712 104 St, Edmonton, AB). Tickets will be available through the following site beginning August 7, 2024:
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