Once upon a time there were two prim and proper ballerinas from New Zealand. They were young, innocent and full of hopes and dreams for the future.
One day the pair got themselves lost on the way home from Sunday school. In hopes of getting directions they followed a trail of sequins and the sound of jazz music and down the rabbit hole they went to behold sights, sounds and wonders beyond their wildest imagination.
The rest is history!
Dahlia Dangerous and Trillian met in 2013 as they prepared to debut as solo performers. The two rapidly cemented their position within the industry both locally and internationally, safe to say The Ballet School Dropouts are New Zealand's favourite burlesque duet. In 2017 they founded Corps de Burlesque ~ School of Seduction in Palmerston North and have since created the worlds first licensed burlesque syllabus with the support of CreativeNZ.
Collectively they have over 50 years’ experience in various styles of dance and performance, using their exceptional talent for synchronicity to create intense and powerful acts that will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat and begging for more.
~ Performance Highlights ~
2023
The Big Tease Gala - Australian Burlesque Festival - Sydney, Australia
Gin & Tassels (Producers) - Feilding, New Zealand
2021
Boom Boom Burlesque! - Whanganui, New Zealand
2020
Fabulously Flirty, La Saint Valentin (Headliners) - Auckland, New Zealand
Deco-Dance After Dark - Art Ddeco Weekend, Napier, New Zealand
The Royale Variety Performance - Art Deco Weekend, Napier, New Zealand
2019
Dazzel Ball - Wanganui Vintage Weekend, New Zealand
Lola and Friends, Seance - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Dazzle Ball - Winter Deco Weekend, Napier, New Zealand
Absinthe Obscura - Winter Deco Weekend, Napier, New Zealand
Jay Gatsby Requests (Headliners) - Canberra, Australia
2018
Bathtub Ball - Wanganui Vintage Weekend, New Zealand
Kabarett presents Nacktmusik - Art Deco Weekend, Napier, New Zealand
Enchanté Cabaret - Auckland, New Zealand
2017
Star and Garter Burlesque (Headliners) - Cambridge, New Zealand
Grandiose Burlesque (Headliners) - Nelson & Takaka, New Zealand
DIY Burleskiwi Duos (Judges and feature performers) - Wellington, New Zealand
Blood Moon Ball - Auckland, New Zealand
2016
Australian Burlesque Festival - Sydney, Australia
Winter Deco Weekend - Napier, New Zealand
Tease on Tour (Headliners) - Ashburton & Timaru, New Zealand
Minneapolis Burlesque Festival - USA
Dr Sketchy's Twin Cities - Minneapolis, USA
Montreal Burlesque Festival - Canada
Big Burlesque Blowout - Christchurch, New Zealand
Diamond Victory Burlesque (Headliners) - Wanganui, New Zealand
2015
NZ International Tattoo Expo - Hamilton, New Zealand
Perth International Burlesque Festival - Australia
2014
Australian Burlesque Festival - Melbourne, Australia
New Zealand Burlesque Festival - Palmerston North & Christchurch
2013
New Zealand Burlesque Festival - Palmerston North