Maine’s original burlesque revival troupe still packs houses 21 years later
A rehearsal-room feature on Vivid Motion Dance’s long-running holiday burlesque tradition, inclusive community, and multigenerational cast.
Press & Media
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Featured Coverage
Vivid Motion marks two decades of making dance accessible to all
A profile celebrating Vivid Motion’s 20th season, highlighting our mission, mainstage productions, and commitment to making dance accessible to dancers of many backgrounds and experience levels.
From burlesque to ballet, Maine has established many of its own holiday arts traditions
Vivid Motion Dance is included among Maine holiday arts traditions that have lasted 20 years or more.
Portland’s ‘Nutcracker Burlesque’ still sexy, silly after 15 years
A look at the origin, humor, dancing, costumes, and lasting local appeal of Vivid Motion’s adult holiday classic.
Portland author launches Disney-published debut novel with a dance
Coverage of Vivid Motion founder Emily Zack, writing as MZ, and a Vivid Motion performance created as a dance-based launch for The Moorings of Mackerel Sky.
She saw an emperor overthrown and traveled the world. Now, turning 100, she’ll see her story on stage
A feature on Travelogue, a PortFringe collaboration between Eric Darrow Worthley, Avis Johnson, and Vivid Motion Dance Company.
Burlesque is really taking off
A broader article about Portland’s burlesque scene that notes Vivid Motion launched Nutcracker Burlesque in 2003 and that the annual performances sold out.
Nutcracker hits the burlesque bar
Coverage of Vivid Motion’s 10th holiday production of Nutcracker Burlesque, including recognition from the Portland Phoenix as “Best (Hopefully) Annual Event” in 2010.
Vivid Motion cracks open ‘Nutcracker Burlesque’
A preview of Vivid Motion’s 2011 Nutcracker Burlesque production at St. Lawrence Arts Center.
Additional Mentions
These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
Includes Holly Jolly Follies among adult-focused holiday shows and describes the production’s delivery-route concept, music, and cast size.
Holiday events to keep Mainers feeling merry and bright
A holiday events roundup that includes Vivid Motion Dance’s Holly Jolly Follies and describes the show’s mix of modern, ballet, and burlesque.
Vivid Motion Dance holds auditions for its spring show double feature
Community notice for auditions for The Yellow Wallpaper and Tales From the End of the World.
Auditions Saturday for Vivid Motion Dance’s winter burlesque show
Community notice for auditions for ’Twas The Night Before…Burlesque.
‘Twas The Night Before … Burlesque
Event listing for Vivid Motion’s 20th anniversary winter burlesque production.
‘Twas the Night Before…Burlesque! at St. Lawrence Arts
Event listing for Vivid Motion’s adults-only holiday burlesque show at St. Lawrence Arts.