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Miss Scar-lit Hearts - Cape Town, South Africa
"When the movements of your body are in accordance with the music From Cape Town, South Africa, this wonderfully
that sounds, magic is created that conquers and envelops" beautiful redhead @scarlithearts wows audiences with
her artistry and sensuality. Queen of the Barcelona
Burlesque Festival 2022, Miss Sheba Tease Baby

Grand Burlesque 2022 and Queen of Amore That's
Amore Burlesque Festival 2023...
Miss Scarlit Hearts Burlesque
never ceases to amaze us with her art and beauty, her
elegance on stage and her elasticity and play with the

different elements that make up their performances.
Multi-faceted teacher who offers fun, elegant and
authentic burlesque workshops, classes and private

lessons.

- Any Difference in the burlesque in
South Africa & the other countries
where you have acted?
- Who is Scar-Lit Hearts? How was the artist Born? - SLH: I'd say the biggest difference
- SLH: Scar-Lit was born out of a passion for Burlesque and a want to express is the support and awareness from
my love for dance. I was fortunate enough to take up pole classes with fellow the audience. We also have a
Burlesque lover Diva Disastar and this connection led to the Founding of majority classical style currently but
South Africa's first Burlesque company Black Orchid Burlesque. it is changing. We are very cut off
from other burlesque communities
- Tell us about your artistic career to date. physically so we only get regular
- SLH: I have moved in and out of the burlesque industry over the last 15 exposure to performers from other
years. I spent most of this time predominantly focusing on Pole Dancing. countries through social media and
During covid I found I had underestimated my need to perform and decided You Tube.
to pursue my performing with more focus. In 2021 I performed at the Berlin European Burlesque has an easy flow
Burlesque Festival and I fell in love with the festival experience and so of shared expertise and inspiration
committed to applying to more. that I believe comes from an ease in
I have since performed in the 2022 Berlin Burlesque Festival, Barcelona traveling that we unfortunately don't
Burlesque Festival and the 2023 That's Amore Festival. As well as The have.
Baby Grand Festival back home in Cape Town.
I have successfully won 3 crowns at these festivals in the last 4 months which -Tell us about your current
has been a phenomenal experience. projects.
-SLH: Currently I'm focusing on

- What do you intend to convey in your shows? growing performance space options
- SLH: I'd definitely say the most important message or feeling that I want to and shows back home in Cape
convey would be a freedom of expression, especially freedom in expressing Town. I plan to be back in Europe
sensuality. One of the most beautiful aspects of Burlesque is that it is so over September and October for
personal, so varied. You can teach, transport or just entertain all through a festivals and contests. I'm hoping to
6min act. also expand my online offerings for
burlesque and floorwork classes.
- How is burlesque lived in your country of residence?
- SLH: We have very few professional performers who make a living from - What do you prefer: Festivals or
burlesque. I would say burlesque is predominantly hobbyists in South Africa. Contests ? And why?
It is growing slowly but with limited venues and knowledge for burlesque it is - SLH: I enjoy both. There is a bit
still a small industry. more pressure with contests but ...