Vesper Valentine has been a dynamic force in the local burlesque community since 2015, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing performances and innovative productions. This traveling showgirl has graced the stages of Burlesque Festivals across North America and has also been accepted into international festivals, spanning from Panama to Croatia.
As the founder, producer, and creative visionary behind the Kootenay Burlesque Festival, Vesper created a platform to spotlight the incredible talent within her community and beyond. Under her leadership, the festival has grown into a highly anticipated event, attracting talent from all over the globe. Through her work, Vesper has been instrumental in helping shape Nelson’s vibrant and diverse burlesque scene, fostering inclusivity and nurturing artistic expression. In addition to her festival work, Vesper is the headmistress of the Kootenay Burlesque Academy, Nelson’s first school dedicated to burlesque, where she empowers students to discover their voice through dance and performance.
Vesper Valentine is more than a captivating performer; she is a trailblazing force in the burlesque community. As the founder of the Kootenay Burlesque Festival and the Kootenay Burlesque Academy, she has established crucial platforms for artistic expression and development. Her dedication to nurturing emerging talent and creating paid performance opportunities underscores her deep commitment to the art form and her fellow artists. With a versatile repertoire that ranges from timeless bump & grind to groundbreaking neo-burlesque, Vesper continues to captivate and enchant audiences with performances that are both exhilarating and unforgettable.
2025 - 6th annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2025 Star Wars ~ A Lewd Hope Burlesque Revue
2025 Spring Fling ~ Tease at the Traverse
2025 6th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2024 Santa's Secret Speakeasy ~ Christmas Cabaret
2024 5th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2024 Star Wars ~ Too Hoth To Handle Burlesque Revue
2024 5th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2023 Moulin Scrooge ~ A Christmas Cabaret
2023 4th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2023 Revenge of the Stript ~ A Star Wars Burlesque Revue
2023 April Fools Comedy Cabaret
2023 4th Annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2022 Under the Mistletoe Holiday Show
2022 Carnival of Creeps Halloween Cabaret
2022 3rd Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2022 Muppets After Dark - A Burlesque Revue
2021 Jingle All The Way Christmas Cabaret
2020 Tales From The Stripped
2020 Burlypicks Solid Gold Canada
2020 3rd Annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2019 Holly Jolly XXX-MAS Cabaret
2019 2nd Annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2019 2nd Annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2018 Merry Krampus - A Twisted Christmas Cabaret
2018 Monster Mash Bash Cabaret
2018 Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2018 Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2017 Tease the Season Christmas Cabaret
2017 Sirens of Summer
2017 Boudoir Noir Cabaret
2016 Delight Before Christmas Cabaret
2016 Tease If You Please Burlesque Fundraiser
2024 Croatia Burlesque & Cabaret Festival
2024 Panama Burlesque Festival
2023 Salty Desert Burlesque Festival
2023 Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2022 RVA Burlesque Festival
2022 Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2020 Golden Legend Champion Challenge
2019 Winnipeg Burlesque Festival
2019 Robson Valley Music Festival
2019 Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2019 Itty Bitty Burlesque Festival
2018 Savannah Burlesque Festival
2018 Winnipeg Burlesque Festival
2018 Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2018 Itty Bitty Burlesque Festival
2018 Mile High Burlesque Festival
2017 Ottawa Burlesque Festival
2017 Itty Bitty Burlesque Festival
