Jul 3, 2023
"Sexuality and sensuality isn't always defined by the physical. What people find sexy is you being comfortable in your body and your own spirit, and how you move throughout the world. I don't care if that's you embracing being the hugest nerd on the planet or you being a sexpot, or however that changes in any moment. For me, most recently, I am deeply examining and enjoying the concept of being a joyous person because I've spent a lot of years, not. What does it mean to be someone who is happy, and how can you be sexy and happy at the same time? I'm just really in my body."
Shimmy LaRoux is one of the most charming, engaging performers in Chicago. She and Viktor talk about technology, marketing, pinup, the definition of "classic burlesque," 90s fashion, taking compliments, and just coming off the Mover, Shaker, and Innovator showcase during "the messy middle"of burlesque. Shimmy is noted for appearing for FHM and an International Playboy Playmate and Cover Girl, and we go into the process of posing professionally naked for such a giant cultural enterprise. (this conversation was recorded June 18, 2023)
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