About Us

Welcome one and all to Marvelesque, where we take you from front row to centre stage. We are Dundee’s largest group of burlesque performers with our themed shows throughout the year!

We provide burlesque, cabaret and dance lessons and rehearsals throughout the entire year, as well as regular workshops that can range from body positive photoshoots to costume and stage prop making to developing your on stage character, all in an open, safe and welcoming environment.

Our community is full of people interested in developing performance and backstage skills while also trying to improve our view of our bodies and help build up our personal confidence. Mental health is really important to our group and we do our best to make accommodations and changes to support our community.

Marvelesque CIC is a registered community interest company with no shareholders, that means every penny we make goes straight back into Marvelesque to support our services, social lesson scheme, buy equipment for the stage and lessons, and provide training and continuing professional development to our teachers.

Check out some of our previous shows

“Joining Marvelesque has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From my first class to my nerve-racking first show I’ve felt nothing but love, support and encouragement from not only the teachers but the other students as well. There’s so much room for ideas and creativity and I’m so glad to be part of such a warm and wonderful group of people.”

“Marvelesque is a very warm and welcoming group and dance loving people. The amount of positive reinforcement everybody gives each other really makes Marvelesque a loving environment”

“Marvelesque has been one of the best things I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of; it has helped me grow as a performer and has always had my back when I was feeling I wasn’t enough. They were honest with me when I showed them my acts, and when I perform with them, I feel part of a real family. And I feel like a million dollars!”

“I get to help people, I get to see people develop, to open up and to heal, all while they learn new things, make friends and change how we look at ourselves along the way.”

Marvelesque Profiles

Tequila Diamond
Teacher, choreographer, performer, director.

A shining jewel of welcoming warmth, Tequila is our workaholic group choreographer. Regularly teaching, Tequila always put our students first whether in class or making time to go over additional skills in her private time. Always keen to pick up something new whether in costuming, dance, or crafting, she can usually be found with her head in a project surrounded by sequins and students. On stage Tequila Diamond is known for her hair flicks, passionate performances, and striving to push her boundaries with whatever opportunities arise.

CB by PDM Photos — Image by by PDM Photos

Captain Blair
Compere, director.

Professional shit-talker and friendly pirate, Blair has been the resident Marvelesque compere and show host since the company was in its infancy. When he isn’t wrangling stage-kittens or causing havoc backstage, Blair enjoys teaching masterclasses on writing burlesque bios, the styles of burlesque, and the history of the art – helping performers to find their voices and connect with the wonderful world of burlesque.
Aside from entertaining scoundrels in bars and theatres he likes: writing, several cups of coffee, a good book about dragons, nerding out about space cowboys, and proper use of the Oxford comma.

Mama Jin
Founding director.

Glitzy, ditzy and a little bit frisky! Mama Jin is a director and the founder of Marvelesque. A proudly disabled performer, Mama Jin always advocates for accessible burlesque, believing that there’s something in the art for everyone. This fabulous creature loves all things science fiction, turning her nerdy passion toward helming Marvelesque; to boldly burlesque where no one has burlesqued before!