In her twenty years as a headlining artist, Camille 2000 worked with many of burlesque’s most notable talents, including choreographer Paul Markoff, costumers Simon Sorr and Hedy Jo Star.
Her prophetic performance in the 62nd Annual Titans of Tease Reunion showcase is one for the history books that everyone in attendance will remember forever. Camille 2000, ‘the Girl for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow’, is an unapologetic woman with a particular kink for racking up legendary stories and experiences. She had his wardrobe, some of the most beautiful work you ever seen. Share. How would you compare the current Burlesque Revival, to back when you were on stage, do you like how it is now. It has saved me, I thought I could never be happy after Eddy died, but Burlesque has saved me.I always refused the perform when they asked me, I wanted to be remember how I was. Bloodshed. I almost fainted when I came off, I was so emotional Bambi the Mermaid had to grab me & I couldn’t stop crying. If there is anything we can promote for you let me know xx, my website where you can purchase my photos & book Cosmic Queen, also my go fund me page I have big medical expense. With resilience and power, Camille simply stood up and the crowd went wild for her. I also worked with Burt Reynolds on B.L. No one in the audience could tell if the eyelash on her cheek was intentional, but we could not avert our eyes from Camille’s messages about the body. So, what are you waiting for? In her final reveal, Camille opened her palms for the audience to behold crimson crystallised stigmata wounds. I travelled with props that would break down for traveling. She underscored a career of ‘aggressive art’ with something so meaningful in its symbolism that the audience held their breath in awe of it. I got my S.A.G. Of course working with Iggy Pop on Miami Vice, I played a dominatrix name Velvet, & he played Thumper, he owned a S&M club, working with Don Johnson & Philip Michale Thomas & of course Burt Reynolds. For those who might not understand the religious phenomena of stigmata – it can be defined as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified body of Christ, said to be supernaturally impressed on the bodies of divinely chosen people. About disgrace. We will be CLOSED through the end of NV's Phase II. I didn’t realise that my call would coincide with the auspicious one year anniversary of her cancer diagnosis.
When I went to New York I hired a choreographer, who taught me stage presence, & prop work, He said a star never gets on the floor. Tickets on sale now! I love going to the gym, doing Zumba classes and kickboxing. I Love ❤️ You At first glance, one could compare her performance to a glitzy passion play or a throwback to the religious drama of an eighties music video, but we soon realised that we were bearing witness to a parade and peel for the ages. We walk through the fire of stigma surrounding sex work, mental health, ageing and morbidity, threats to the lives of gender variant individuals and rights to sovereignty and safety for all bodies – especially women. Camille 2000: Aggressive Art from a Lionheart, 21st Century Burlesque Magazine has documented the contemporary burlesque scene…. We have the original in the BHOF press book, so I will scan and post the accompanying, We are thrilled to reveal the lineup for the 54TH ANNUAL BURLESQUE REUNION SHOWCASE! The magazine runs the annual Burlesque Top 50 global poll. This performance punctuated our collective mission to walk through our deepest fears and to have faith in our art in order to pierce the veil of shame. Your email address will not be published. Take care. She recently sat down for five questions with Zoomer. . “Me and Whitney and Bambi did nothing – our spirit guides did the whole thing, we were just guided. I read that you were in Burlesque 1968 to 1988 ( correct me if Im wrong,) it must of been exciting traveling and working back then. Yes I do like how it is now, It makes me smile when I see someone do something beside the norm. I will always preach that I love the Neo Burlesque, it makes me smile. Your donation may be tax deductible (pursuant NRS 598). I got into acting thru Burlesque, after I was a star in burlesque, I hired a choreographer they wanted to make me a star right away, because I was tall, young & stunning on stage, but I couldn’t walk in heels lol. he Sophia Loren of Burlesque, she was so nice & gave me tips.
Shortly after, dripping in self-respect, she transfigured her hands into their signature gesture for which she is famously known. When I asked her about the inspiration behind her performance she plainly stated, “Because I am fucking dying. “Thank you for loving me.”. CAMILLE 2000: I was really proud when I became a member of Screen Actors Guild in the 80’s. Having established herself as a glamorous “traditional” feature, Camille went on to push the envelope with her performances, introducing audiences to a more aggressive (some might even say “sensational”) style of striptease–including but not limited to her legendary, leather-clad tribute to the Marquis de Sade. My 1st question is, when did you get into burlesque and what was the draw to be involved.. Her pasties were rhinestone crosses and she presented herself with arms outstretched in the theatrical imagery of a Christ figure. © 2010-2019 Burlesque Hall of Fame, Inc. All rights reserved. The word itself is plural for stigma: a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. The burlesque revival has brought me back to life. I just now found this site. Weeping in gratitude and brushing tears from her eyes, one of her eyelashes affixed itself to her right cheek where it would remain for the rest of the night. With Danièle Gaubert, Nino Castelnuovo, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Roberto Bisacco.
How do you choose in this time, through your art, to pave the way for the next generation? I loved your photo’s thank you, gorgeous, your such a name in burlesque, and one who should always be celebrated.
(New York, NY) The Cosmic Queen of Burlesque, Camille 2000 Dusty Summers, The Nude Magician Alotta Boutté (San Francisco, CA) Angi B. Lovely (Dallas, TX) […]. I had the privilege of speaking with Camille 2000 on the phone about her experience at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender. |, Movers, Shakers & Innovators 2012 – Burlesque Hall of Fame, #MuseumAtHome: Happy Birthday to “Miss Exotic World” Creator Dixie Evans. Directed by Radley Metzger. I also like to hang with my special friends and party.
In the late 60’s. Our spirit guides were just carrying us through; it wasn’t me”. Join us to discuss this month’s Book Club pick. What hobbies do you enjoy outside of burlesque? What would you sacrifice? These classes are a special opportunity to learn directly from seasoned performers and headliners, each of whom has her own, For more of JD’s Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend coverage, please visit BurlesqueBeat.com. Her burlesque daughters, Whitney Ward and Bambi the Mermaid, appeared from the wings in white gowns with feather fans as angels at her side. When I asked Camille if correlating this aspect of her performance was intentional, she said that I hit the nail on the head about her message, adding that she was just following her intuition. This week, Camille received news that there are no additional courses of treatment for her to take. Burlesque queen Camille 2000 is just one of the many women featured in the CBC Documentary Channel’s world broadcast premiere League of Exotique Dancers, filmed at the Las Vegas-based Burlesque Hall of Fame and featuring former and current performers, all aged 60-plus, many of whom entered the profession in search of glamour and adventure amid the limited career options available to women in the 1960s. “Yeah – that’s cause I’m not done terrorising all you mother fuckers,” I hear her say, and we all laugh before everyone reminds me that I absolutely must watch Lola Rocknrolla’s Bloodbath of Terror. I started in Burlesque on a girlie show on a carnival, Amusements of America. Stryker. Your donation may be tax deductible (pursuant NRS 598). [MORE INFORMATION], Learn from the first… and the best! Please consult with your accountant. Watershed. Thanks for your time, of course this is such an honour to interview you. But most importantly as a woman and burlesque icon, Camille showed us her whole self, sobbing on display, in deep unrelenting physical pain, in the absence of shame, with jubilation before the community she loves.