Meet The Jewels
I’m Julia aka Heidi Boo. I regularly tell people my name and that it rhymes with ‘peculiar’. Just because I hate being called ‘Julie’. That’s not my name ☺️ Some friends call me ‘Jewels’. I’m not sure how they’re spelling it. I like to thing it’s like precious stones but it’s more likely to be like the strange looking fella who does a New Year’s Eve thing on the BBC every year.
I’m 51 and a half and a bit. I’m currently on my second marriage. The first one ended in divorce, not murder. I was a single parent for 13 years until meeting then marrying my second husband, Frank aka ‘thusband’.
I’ve got 2 sons from my first marriage. Daniel is almost 26, Steven is 24. They were both in prison until fairly recently (as officers obviously because I was a good mum). Dan has escaped prison life and become a police officer. I’m so proud of them both with becoming a Jewel equal first position ?
I’ve been with the same employer for almost 32 years. Jobcentre stuff is what I do and I’ll just leave that there.
Frank has 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. I just want to make it clear this does not make me a great grandma. It’s just Julia if anyone asks.
I enjoy walking and spending time with thusband (good job we like each other) and my boys. We have 3 cats, all rescue feral and we’re hoping to acquire another from Cyprus later this year, with the help of my beautiful niece who lives there with her army chef husband and their 3 year old daughter.
I have loved dancing since I was 4 years old until stopping 26 years ago when pregnant with Dan.
Thank goodness thusband found your 6 week beginners class. I’ve never looked back and can’t imagine my life without burlesque.
Coco Diamond is a professional by day working a mundane 9-5 job and a mum to her two girls. She found herself being just mum, wife and professional and her confidence lacking. She started her burlesque career a year ago and she has fallen in love with dance and burlesque. She will dazzle you like the diamond she is!
Ten years ago :
I was in between jobs and felt totally demoralised and invisible.
A friend encouraged me to sign up for a 6 week beginners burlesque class.
3months later l did my first performance with the troupe in a local show and the rest is history.
Today:
I am grateful that l can still attend a class, make friends and continue to challenge myself.
Yes,I have grey hair and my body isn't as flexible as it used to be but I want to show that burlesque is for every 'body'.
I describe myself as being 'old enough to know better but young enough at heart, not to give a damn'
The Countess aka Emmz
I'm originally from London, we moved to Notts in 2017 to get away from the hustle and bustle and to give our kids a quieter start. I'm married and I have 2 beautiful little girls. And inbetween being a full time mum and dancer I'm studying to become a bookkeeper.
I have ADHD and have suffered with my mental health throughout most of my adult life, I finally found part of my antedote when I found Emilia's Jewels.
I am no longer the invisible wallflower, and I'm using this new found confidence to show my girls and other people that beauty and seduction comes in all shapes and sizes.
I’m Amanda aka Pixie Valentine. I started burlesque dancing in January 2022 after wanting to do something for myself. It definitely snowballed as I love it. My intention was to have fun at the beginners class but when the opportunity to become part of the jewels arrived I decided to audition as I wanted to develop what I was learning. At home I have partner, 3 children and a Jack Russell pup to keep me busy.
Hey I'm Janine , aka Evangeline Lustre. I'm a 42 year old Administrator, who is very proud to be a Jewel!
My Burlesque journey started a year ago in September, when I finally plucked up the courage to attend my first class, and I've loved it ever since.
I've always loved to sing and dance and I'm quite theatrical at heart - As my drama teacher at school seemed to think I had potential- if only I did my homework...
Recently widowed, The memory of my beloved husband spurs me on to do better and bigger things in burlesque, hes giving Evangeline that fiery spark to show em what she's truly got!
" A day without burlesque and Blues is a day wasted"
For Matt.
ThomCat
Professionally i work for private health insurance within the physiotherapy field.
Other than that I am a practising witch and as well as burlesque I am also with a ghost hunting team and occasionally dress as a zombie to scare people.
Love tattoos, art, horror, games, fire toys, music, animals and going on adventures.
I am into anything weird ..and the weirder you are the better!
I’m Valentina Nova. I joined The Jewels with my daughter Bella Devine in Jan 2023 after dancing in Emilia’s show with The Beginners, it felt powerful and liberating, I’d been bitten by the bug!
My journey started after a period of ill health. I needed to find my sparkle again after hiding away. I found it and then some!
I have 3 grown up children and 1 granddaughter.
Don’t expect sweetness & light, my look is edgy, my dance style is sultry & sexy with just a hint of flirtatious tease.
I love being on stage with my troupe, flying the flag for body confidence and mental health awareness, especially when it’s time to get the jewels out for a shimmy ?
More still to be announced
The Tiger Eyes
Minnie von locks is a mum of 2 beautiful boys who really enjoys breaking sterio types by doing the 'man' jobs, she's a bold character who doesn't mind getting her hands dirty!
Minnie is also obsessed with Disney which is where she got part of her performing name, with a theatre background in which gets bought to the stage each performance,
She started burlesque almost 4 years ago to help heal and escape, but is now completely obsessed, there's no getting rid of our very own Minnie mouse
Harlot Diamond is an international dancer, spanning across the UK, USA and Australia.
With a dance degree in her pocket, she wanted to branch out and try a style completely new to her.
Harlot joined the Jewles 3 years ago, and was lucky enough to join the incredible tigers. Where we have also become an international troupe!
Harlot has brought a couple of solo routines, which she has entered into a couple of UK based competitions. With her brand new solo set to debut in Sept 2022.
She's a cheeky little act, bringing a bit of LGBTQ+ spice. Showing that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, and that burlesque is for anyone and everyone.
Up next is fierce siren she joined chair burlesque class in July 2021, and then the jewels, she has performed as both as a troupe member and as a soloist with her own rock/modern style, she is a professional by day but sultry vixen by night, a fierce plus size performer promoting body positivity and showing how sexy plus size women can be, be prepared to be blown away