Peaks and Pasties
Lola Spitfire
Lola Spitfire
Lola Spitfire: Lola Spitfire, the original bump and grinder south of Denver, brought burlesque to Southern Colorado. She is a Colorado Springs native, but made her mark in Hollywood, California. She spent three of her six-year tenure as the lead burlesque dancer for the Finlandia Vodka campaign “Refresh with Burlesque.”
In March of 2008, Lola Spitfire created Peaks and Pasties, Southern Colorado’s first and only burlesque, boylesque, vaudevillian, variety troupe. Lola Spitfire and her troupe Peaks and Pasties have been performing at the most prestigious venues in Southern Colorado to audiences of 250 – 450 people, 2-4 times a month. Lola Spitfire aims to incorporate classic, traditional, vaudevillian, and modern talents, along with the art of theater and burlesque into every show she produces. The variety of performances include: juggling, aerial stunts, acrobatics, power skipping, silt walking, unicycle riding, contortionism, clowns, improv and sketch comedy, musical impersonation, musical performers, musicians, acclaimed burlesque performers from around the country, fire manipulators, belly dancers, breakdancers and circus side show performers.
Since Lola Spitfire brought burlesque to Southern Colorado her performances with Peaks and Pasties have demonstrated great popularity with an ever-expanding fan consistency.
Lola Spitfire is not only committed to the performing arts – she is is also committed to giving back to the local community. Lola Spitfire’s Peaks and Pasties have contributed to charity organizations such as The Colorado Springs GLBT Pride Center, Southern Colorado Aids Project, The American Cancer Association, Care and Share, the Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association, the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, Speakeasy for Cystic Fibrosis and TESSA.
In her career thus far, Lola Spitfire has had the opportunity to learn from, dance, and/or perform with:
- Michelle L’Amour (Chicago, IL)
- Fannie Spankings (Denver, CO)
- Midnight Martini (Denver, CO)
- Orchid Mei (Denver, CO)
- Vivienne Vavoom (Denver, CO)
- Bella Beretta (Los Angeles, CA)
- The Cantankerous Lollies (San Francisco, CA)
- Harvest Moon (Brooklyn, NY)
- Kitten on the Keys (San Francisco, CA)
- Jeff Costa the creator of Cardio Striptease (Los Angeles, CA)
- And many more
Lola has been a part of such notable shows as:
- Rockabilly Night (Monthly) at Southside Johnny’s (Colorado Springs)
- Monday Night Tease at 3 Clubs (Los Angeles, CA)
- Spankings & Martini’s Debutante Showcase at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret (Denver, CO)
- Burlesque As It Was Ten-Year Anniversary Show at The Bluebird Theater (Denver, CO)
- Nocturnal Mockery 7 & 8 at Cedar’s Jazz Club (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Opening Celebration of the Marilyn Monroe exhibit at The Fine Arts Center (Colorado Springs, CO)
- The 3rd & 4th Annual Hot Rod Hoedown at Southside Johnny’s (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Anything Goes: A Night of Novice Nudes at The Conga Room (Los Angeles, CA)
- 2004 Tease-O-Rama with The Lollies at The Henry Fonda Music Box Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
- Apocalipstick at The California Institute of Abnormal Art (North Hollywood, CA
Lola has produced all of Peaks and Pasties shows, which spans over 75 shows in the last year and a half. She is also the co- producer of the ever-popular “Circo di Burlesque” show. Sold out venues include; The Black Sheep, The Bijou Bar and Grill, The Triple Nickel, Meadow Muffins and The Rocket Room.
Lola Spitfire has been recognized by; Kilo 94.3, My 99.9, 92.9 PEAK FM, The Gazette, Fox 21 News, Colorado Springs Culture Cast, Colorado Springs Independent, KRCC, NPR’s Story Corps, Peak Radar, Fresh Ink and The Pueblo Chieftain.
Testimonials:
“Lola, I was blown away watching you & women dancing at Nocturnal Mockery. I wrote an essay about how it changes my thinking at a workshop the next day saying how it gave me an understanding of the kind of feminism Camille Paglia has been talking about for years- you are fabulous to do this for women- your grace and power is awesome. I totally get it and will try to clue in the “North End Ladies” who just don’t get it. I am proud of you. You really have to see it for yourself- the dance- to understand what burlesque is”
~ Kate Boddington, Colorado Springs
“In the early 90's I worked extensively in the music and entertainment industry. I can honestly say on a personal level, my experiences with Peaks and Pasties have been the most enjoyable. The exuberance, passion, and unbridled talent the troupe embodies are indeed a gift to be part of. Everyone brings a unique aspect to the show infused with a personal flair. It is sincerely an honor to be a participant in this terrific organization that presents a fantastic blend of culture, art, and dance into one unique group.”
~ Dan Howell, Colorado Springs
"Working with Peaks and Pasties was fantastic! They brought a lot of
energy to the 2009 Colorado College Drag Ball Gayla, and it was wonderful
to bridge communities. We look forward to working with them next year!"
~ Beth Kancilia, Colorado Springs
Contact:
Lola Spitfire
719-661-4483
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