DEVILL DOESN'T SLEEP.

Independent curator + choreographer. Experiential nightlife. Mixed media. Minor miracles.@mojodeville

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Literally porn to me

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Day # 18 - Mojo DeVille

Years as a Performer:  13

Zodiac: Sag 

How you got started:   In a mom and pop studio in Queens, NY like many baby starlets do. After years of training, dancing commercially for various television networks and artist tours I took a leap into the neo cabaret sector. I had been teaching musical theater and showgirl relevant jazz classes for some time; the impetus was strong to throw on a sparkly costume and do it on stage each night. It wasn’t until after performing many times that I then began supporting the community as a stage kitten and eventually a producer/talent buyer.

Inspirations:  I’m still inspired by Vogue. I love flipping through the pages of foreign issues and building dreams off of the cyclical trends of our fashion icons.

Why you rock the Glitter Stage:  I’m a burlesque performer because it allows me to cast a wide creative net. I get to incorporate all of my passions into one giant cathartic ritual for body appreciation, self acceptance, health, wellness, social justice and more. I am a burlesque performer because reclaiming my body on stage as a person of color is my personal brand of activism. Making a living off of my talent and skill, against all odds, is my personal brand of activism.

Favorite Moment:   My favorite moment has to be successfully facilitating my first event as a producer and stage manager where I actually had the budget to support my creative family, where I actually had the audience (over 5k people) to support our message, and where I actually had the bandwidth to celebrate it in the moment! Also…Obama showed up. No big deal.

Website: http://catalystnchemistry.wix.com/theholivenom

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Thank you for including me in this lovely compilation! 

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#success #achieve #rules #build #life #networkmarketing #bestbusiness #overcome #creative #idea #businesswoman #achievgreatness #dreamchaser #biggerthanlife #amwaylife #healthymind

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Mushroom landart by Jill Bliss

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#shesastalker #stretchybean #openshoulders #openheart...

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#headstands

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#secret #roadtrips

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"No matter what you do It's gonna grab a hold on you California soul..." -Marlena Shaw

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"Stay far from timid. Only make moves when ya heart’s in it and live the phrase sky’s the limit." — Biggie Smalls

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#soldout mofos. Love my #trapezesf fam! #emmanation #andwecantstop #andwewontstop #burlesque #sf

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"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? - Lewis Carroll #nirvana

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"#Life isn't about waiting for the #storm to pass; it's about learning to #dance in the #rain." -Vivian Greene

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I'm a hypercritical human with a seven-year scar. I have for some time now been using art as a means of healing, falling in love, fighting the system and finding peace for my inner child. I am a ritualist. I believe that the process of being creative is a ritual that allows us to tap into our subconscious fears, desires, and unknown aptitudes. Because of this, I believe it’s important to take advantage of it when we can. I have faith. I use music, movement, makeup, fashion, and food to transcend my hang-ups in artistic ways. I am on a journey towards radical self-acceptance. Through the darkness and illusion may we all find the light of our truth.  

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"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” HDT

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Long talks. #blissedout