Bolesque

When East and West meet artistically, something truly magical can emerge on stage. Amsterdam Roots & Lalaland Festival present Bolesque, a daring, beautiful, and breathtaking mix of Indian semi-classical dance and Bollywood glamour with the fiery sensuality of Western burlesque. This unique performance, brought to life by Indian drag artist Sandy SalAura, and Amsterdam's own burlesque queen Eve Fatale, is more than just a show - it's a celebration of roots, resilience, and rhythm.

India, with its rich heritage of classical forms such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam, is a country where art is the language of both devotion and rebellion. From temple dances to the silver screen, in India, dance and expression form the basis of identity, emotion, stories, and rituals. The Western performance art of Burlesque combines humor, satire, and sensuality in an exuberant show of music, dance, and often striptease.

In Bolesque, these worlds collide and merge. With dazzling costumes, expressive storytelling, and daring choreography, Sandy and Eve weave a tale of unity in diversity. Their performance explores how dance and drag can transcend geography, gender, and genre. They create a place where tradition and transformation meet.

This collaboration symbolizes a world where art knows no boundaries. Bolesque sends a message of global solidarity, inviting the audience to embrace differences, celebrate identity, and move towards peace through performance.

With Bolesque, Sandy SalAura and Eve Fatale bring a sparkling act of resistance, ritual, and radical love.