Photo : Paul-Henri Pesquet, Michel Dierickx, Rémi Desclaux, Juliette Lambert

How can you describe your experience at Crazy Horse Paris?

My 5 years here were “out-of-this-world”!  You can’t even put into words this experience or what it is like to express yourself within the Crazy Horse Paris’ environment and stage! It’s a completely different world here:  it’s so unique, touching, empowering and powerful!  My career shapes the women I am today… and for the rest of my life! As we say, “Once a Crazy Girl, always a Crazy Girl”, and I fully believe that!

What is your best memory here?

There are so many! We had some great times with the Crazy Girls backstage:  every night there are funny things happening and I met incredible friends. But probably, one of the best memories is having the opportunity to dance the act “… But I Am a Good Girl”, I will never forget the moment I found out I was on the rehearsal schedule to learn it. It’s my favorite solo and that’s why I wanted to join the cabaret!

What is the main lesson you learnt here as a dancer?

To have fun! When I first arrived, I was very nervous, it is such an iconic company! But I think, you can work hard, strive for the best and still enjoy every moment and put fun in the priority. It is why we dance; it is because we love it!

What are you going to miss the most?

I will miss the fun that we have backstage for sure! But also, working daily with some incredible and inspiring people. But most of all, I will miss dancing my favorite one “… But I Am a Good Girl”!  

What are you plans?

To keep being Crazy! I have dreams and goals I want to reach, and how I reach them it is part of the journey. I love the adventure: I would like to continue travelling the world. And I want to spend more time with my family and friends as it’s been a long time away.

To finish, I want to thank everyone, who have been a big part of this amazing journey!

Photos : Paul-Henri Pesquet, Rémi Desclaux

What do you remember about the first time you went on stage at Crazy Horse Paris on August 4^th, 2011?

My memories are bit hazy… but I was mainly just really excited to get on stage. The two months of training seemed to last forever! Finally, when the time came, the night before the premiere I had nightmares where I didn’t have the right costumes or the right color wig!

What is your best memory of Crazy Horse Paris?

There are so many, it’s hard to choose! First, I would say the tours. It has been incredible to travel the world doing what I am passionate about! Then I would say it’s having had the opportunity to meet celebrities like Dita Von Teese, Cara Delevingne and Johnny Depp. These artists came to see me after the show and complimented my performance. Coming from them, that’s a huge compliment!

Do you have an anecdote that you can share with us?

When I arrived at Crazy Horse Paris, I fell in love with a number called “Chain Gang”. After one year with the troupe, I found out I was on the rehearsal schedule to learn this solo. I was so happy to be able to perform it on stage so quickly!

How do you feel about this chapter coming to an end?

Although I am at ease with my decision to end my career at Crazy Horse Paris, I still feel a whole range of emotions that vacillate between euphoria and nostalgia… I’m taking lots of pictures with the other dancers to make sure we capture out last moments together. Above all, I’m making the absolute most of my time on stage!

What are your plans for the future?

3 years ago, my husband and I opened a cocktail bar in London called “Mrs. Riot”. We will continue to expand the business with live music and drag queen shows, so in a sense I am still working in the arts. I’ve also been training in yoga and aromatherapy. I want to pass on my experience to other women through well-being, and who knows, maybe even start a podcast!

As is the tradition at Crazy Horse Paris, a “tribute” show is be held in her honor on 16 September at 22:30. Come and show your support and congratulate her on her incredible career!

Photos: Rémi Desclaux

In September 2004, you joined Crazy Horse Paris...

I remember it like it was yesterday! At first, I didn’t want to audition because I didn't know much about Crazy Horse Paris. My background was in ballet, and the conventions of cabaret seemed so different from my initial training. Then one day, when I was on a dance contract, I met a former Crazy Girl named Tally Yesterday. She told me that I met all the criteria for joining the troupe. My instinct was to give it a try...and so here I still am, 20 years later!

How have you changed over the years at Crazy Horse Paris?

The more my career advances, the freer I feel on stage. I’ve been lucky enough to get solos at the right times, and each time, I never expected it! For me, every new learning experience is revitalizing and motivating. In my daily practice, I like to try out new things for some of the numbers that I've been doing on stage for a while. With dance, there's always something new to learn! I'm still discovering new aspects of myself and appreciate that each show is a new challenge and a shared experience with the audience. These days, I’m really enjoying passing on my knowledge to new dancers and supporting them.

Can you share some of your best memories?

I have experienced so much here! I’ve been lucky to have some incredible experiences during the many trips and tours we’ve done. But for me, the best memories are those that I associate with the adrenaline rush that comes with every new show or number. I also have wonderful memories of my incredible encounters with guests… and the atmosphere backstage of course!

What are your plans for the future?

I want to share and pass on my experience. My motto: kindness!

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Photos: Antoine Poupel, Riccardo Tinelli, Ornella Piacentile

After the auditions, where they were chosen from hundreds of applicants, these new recruits began a demanding and rigorous formation under the expert eye of Svetlana Konstatinova, Stage and Production Director. Steps and movements are to be executed in unison, gestures precise but generous, the backs arching and the démarche powerful and strong... nothing is left to chance during the integration process.

The last step before taking the stage: learning how to apply make-up to sublimate the Crazy Girl's final look with smoky-eyes and perfectly red lips.

It's a Crazy tradition to give the new dancers Crazy stage names on the evening of their first public appearance. An unforgettable moment full of emotions that marks the recruits' entry into the legendary cast. 

Please given them a warm welcome!

The Crazy Horse Paris, famed house of creation, is always on the lookout for new talents. We are overjoyed to announce the addition of four new dancers to our troupe. Please give them a very warm welcome!

A quirky and inimitable  "je ne sais quoi"!

Finding the rare gem takes time and persistence. Paris, Nice and Berlin: our artistic team travels far and wide in the hopes of finding new diamonds in the rough, just waiting to shine on the Crazy Horse Paris stage.

Criteria, such as a strong technical background in dancing or height, are essential. But it’s mainly charisma, that undefinable "je ne sais quoi” and which makes all the difference during the performances, which the recruiters are looking for. Incidentally, did you know that the required height to dance on the Crazy Horse stage (between 1m68 and 1m73) is directly linked to the stage’s size? The latter being a mere 2m high!

Do you, too, want to be a part of the most chic of all Parisian dance troupes? The Crazy Horse Paris will be auditioning again in early September 2022 (by invitation only). Click here for more information.

4 fantastic dancers are joining the ranks of the Crazy Horse Paris

The troupe is expanding with the arrival of 4 new dancers from the four corners of  the world: Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic, the Netherlands and Australia. On the 18th and 19th of August, after several weeks of intensive training, they took their first steps on stage.

As tradition demands it, they were given their stage names on the eve of their first public appearance. An emotionally charged moment they shared with the other dancers and which marked the true welcoming of these recruits into the house. It’s with emotion that Nini Pompéi, Paz Picaflor, Frida Whirlwind and Ginger Knockout were given their stage names. And each name tells a story which we are going to reveal to you.

Inès, alias Nini Pompéi, was born in mainland France, but grew up at the foot of a volcano in Guadeloupe. Originally from that island, she spent her entire youth there. Passionate about archeology and Italian culture, her name suits her perfectly!

Ginger Knockout pays tribute to Valérie’s sublime red hair and her ability to knock us off our feet… in every sense of the word! Not only is she a knockout beauty, but she also intensely trains in Taekwondo.

Mary-Grace, of Australian origin, becomes Frida Whirlwind. Indeed, she is deeply inspired by the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. Passionate about traveling and adventure, she’s just waiting to unfurl her whirlwind of happiness upon the Crazy Horse Paris.

Zucaïdi is now Paz Picaflor. Excellent Samba dancer, her new name refers to her Hispanic origins and the things she values most, such as peace, hummingbirds and flowers. A colorful and sparkling personality has made her debut at the Crazy Horse Paris!

Intensive training

Adopting the Crazy Horse Paris codes requires rigor, time and patience. Most dancers already possess a solid foundation in classical dancing, yet very specific training is given to every new recruit upon arrival.

Body language, adapting to what’s feasible, positioning when it comes to lighting...: it’s a whole new artistic world they will have to master. Group choreographies such as Baby Buns or You Turn Me On, are an integral part of the learning process. The arched back, signature pose of the house since its creation, is a subtle art and takes time to master.

The make-up, final touch underscoring the beauty of the dancer’s appearance, is by no means neglected. The stage director, Svetlana Konstantinova, shares her secrets with the new arrivals. Her goal: to accentuate an already strong personality with bright red lips and intense eyes. Lights: the Totally Crazy! show is about to start.

Come admire Paz Picaflor, Frida Whirlwind, Ginger Knockout & Nini Pompéi on stage!

Who runs the world? The Crazy Girls of course!
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the renowned cabaret The Crazy Horse Paris is honoring its dancers. From 1 to 30 April*, discover extraordinary artists and powerful female icons!

During the month of April*, Crazy Horse Paris show is celebrating women even more! Every night, a different Crazy Girl is honored on stage and on the cabaret’s website and social media. This is a unique opportunity to discover the engaging personalities and inspiring journeys behind these renowned artists in rainbow wigs.

Every evening, discover the woman behind the artist

Tina Tobago, Hippy Bang-Bang, Prima Analytic, Pixelle Canon... These names are part of the legend of Crazy Horse Paris’ mysterious and elusive dancers. However, from 1 to 30 April 2022*, these striking apparitions reveal the real women behind their artistic souls and athletic bodies.

Every day, a different Crazy Girl is honored at Crazy Horse Paris. Discover these fascinating personalities through candid interviews on the cabaret's website, extraordinary profiles posted on social media, magical on-stage solos and... for the first time, exclusive Q&A sessions with the audience after the show.

"On stage I feel strong, galvanized, untouchable, in total control. I feel that anything is possible. I also feel completely myself.”

Bamby Splish-Splash, dancer

Who are you, Crazy Girl?

What you always wanted to know about the Crazy Girls but never dared to ask

Where did you get your stage name? Do you get stage fright? What is an audition at Crazy Horse Paris like? What is your best beauty secret? What celebrities have you met at the cabaret? Was that you in the last solo?

In April*, Crazy Horse Paris is organizing a daily rendezvous: each day you’re invited to discover the profile of a Crazy Girl online. She tells her story, describes her passions, the challenges she has faced, her personality... When the curtain closes on the glittering finale of the Totally Crazy show, the featured dancer returns to the stage to meet the audience. Dare to ask what you’re dying to know about the life of one of the world's most iconic dance troupes. Discover how incredibly charming and completely down to earth an artist can be.

"Although the dancers may sometimes look the same on stage thanks to the magic of the show, in life they are all very different. They come from different countries and cultures. They embody the woman of 2022: complex and uninhibited, free and multifaceted. These are strong women who may have certain fragilities that they may or may not share. In short, they are like the rest of us..." Andrée Deissenberg, General Manager Creation & Development of Crazy Horse Paris

Crazy Girls are women like any other: wildly unique!

Strong, curious, confident, fragile, dazzling, enigmatic, sensitive, determined, joyful, mischievous... whatever their personality and temperament, from the moment the curtain rises Crazy Horse Paris dancers prove every evening that they are women like any other: crazily unique and wonderfully complex. Their dream led them to this mythical stage. Here they have become free and accomplished women and every evening share with the audience their pride in being themselves and joy in being a woman.

"Every woman is in herself a definition of femininity.”

Hippy Bang Bang, dancer

*excluding Saturdays

Rendezvous with the Crazy Girls*

*schedule is indicative and subject to change

Sun, sand, lazing around: the perfect recipe for a relaxing and restorative holiday.
In these days of early summer, the alluring Mika Do and the fiery Tina Tobago reveal their beauty routines and offer some tips for looking great with the wind in your hair!

How do you prepare your skin and your body for summer?

Tina: I use face masks regularly and I exfoliate. And of course I go to the gym where I follow a specially designed programme: at the moment it’s abs and glutes and core stability.

Mika: Moisturising your skin is essential: I like natural products and I also exfoliate!

What are your priorities in terms of diet?

Tina: I focus on fruit, especially smoothies, the best ones are freshly made. And I love vegetables, raw, cooked or grilled; I don’t eat much meat, especially in summer.

Mika: Fruit, raw vegetables: I like everything fresh. I make my own lovely salads the way I like them and I can vary them when I want… I also make sure I eat a banana every day, they’re ideal if you’re doing sports as they help prevent cramp and stiffness.

What are the best summer sports for a toned body?

Tina: I alternate swimming, jogging and CrossFit so I can work every part of my body and have fun!

Mika: I walk every day because it’s good for my heart and my body, plus I do a few minutes daily of core stabilisation exercises to stay toned and abs and glutes for my body shape. My routine stays the same, even in winter!

How do you look after your hair in the sun at the beach?

Tina: My hair is usually tied up at the beach. I protect it with almond or coconut oil and I regularly use a moisturising mask.

Mika: I swear by a castor oil mask for my hair. I leave it on for several hours, once a week.

How do you manage your tan, in the sun and after your holidays?

Tina: I’m lucky that I have an all-year tan, but I do use a lot of sun protection: my skin is quite delicate and I tan in 10 minutes. So I use a very high factor sun cream, wear a hat and stay out of strong sunlight.

Mika: I have very fair skin so I protect myself very carefully. To maintain my tan, I take a well-known brand of supplements.

What’s the best make-up for summer?

Tina: Something light – just a DD cream to enhance the complexion. And don’t forget your eyeliner – essential to emphasise your eyes!
Mika: I use a good quality terracotta for a flawless and radiant complexion. And a little mascara, to make my eyes more feline. Nothing else.

What’s your beauty routine? Tell us your secret!

Tina: I use bicarbonate of soda as an exfoliant or mixed with lemon and water to get rid of stubborn blackheads.

Mika: I take a very, very, very cold shower for 3 or 4 minutes every morning. The benefits? Smooth, toned skin and a will of iron!

What do you do to prolong the benefits of summer once autumn arrives? 

Tina: My skin colour has tropical tones… When summer’s over, I change my moisturiser to suit the season and of course, I exfoliate regularly.

Mika: When autumn arrives, my secret is to maintain my rhythm, continue the routines I use in the summer, and eat a balanced diet all year (without forgetting the occasional treat!). I think the most important thing is to listen to your body and your needs, within reason.  That’s the key: a healthy, calm mind in a body that’s healthy and….. calm ;-).

So now all you need to do is follow this wise advice and you’ll have a summer full of glamour and beauty.

And if you’d like to see our Crazy Girls, “Totally Crazy” runs all through summer: why not book now?