Busk at Dusk in the Hotness

We don't lack for public space. But much (most?) of it is designed to get people in and out of private space, ie roads and sidewalks. Those of us fortunate enough to visit places in the world where hanging out in public space is a way of life know some of the possibilities yet to be realized here. The Occupy Movement was very much about occupying public space, reclaiming public space, being present in public space and expanding possibilities for behavior in public space. The muscular excitement of the automobile has defined much of what is desirable and acceptable in public places here in the US... please join us as we explore possibilities for joy, tenderness, longing, whimsy, eroticism and occasionally ecstacy.

And if your able, please drop some $ in the hat. Bottom line, we're entertainers.

photo Oway Chalkley

photo Otway Chalkley

photo Otway Chalkley

Lazy Days Solstace Festival

We made the big time... page two of Amherst Countys New Era Progress!

Thank you Lazy Days Winery for inviting us to perform and rove. I'm always impressed by how people flock to the Dancing Madwoman like she's royalty. At one point people were lines up to have their photos taken. And the little girls treat her like she is truly a Princess.


It was also a pleasure to perform for vendors and festival workers who couldn't make it to the stage.

Moulin Rouge-ish

On short notice Mark Slomski was asked to put together entertainment for a Moulin Rouge themed party at the Jefferson Hotel... Deanna Danger, Bitsy Buttons, Mark Slomski, Deepa De Jour, and Professor Bless and the Dancing Madwoman...

Adventures in Busking

video: Otway Chalkley

Busk @ Dusk

Princess Farhana Show

All photos and videos Otway Chalkley

Princess Farhana of Hollywood

School's almost out! We felt that a sweet year of classes deserves a hell of a cherry on top, so we present to you the delicious-est of the lovely, Princess Farhana!

Join us at Gallery 5 for a end of the school year show like none other! Starring Princess Farhana, hosted by Headmistress Horski, featuring performances by Professor Bless and the Dancing Madwoman and local bellydance and burlesque students and professionals: Johara, Alexandra Dance Company, Moxie Labouche, Lottie Ellington, Gaia, Morgana Perizada, Cherrie Canary, Liza, Twisted Sands, and Lorelei Leisure!

Tickets on sale at gallery5arts.org

$10 advance/ $15 door

Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm

Professor Bless and the Dancing Madwoman are really looking forward to this show. Princess Farhana has been in show biz for decades, that's what keeps her young. And her mother used to perform with Donald O'Connor on the Vaudeville circuit. Here's a link to her website. http://www.princessfarhana.com/

There's no business like show business!

Take to the streets!

Blue Orpheus

photo Otway Chalkley

performing Blue Orpheus @ Bellydance Ballyhoo

 poster Khalima