The Follies Girls: Knoxville's Unique Showgirls and Dancing Dames - Live Entertainment, Education, Empowerment

Where women dance and sing 
and find on-going artistic exploration 
in neo-vaudeville, variety arts 
and entertainment.

HOW TO SUPPORT

Where women dance and sing 
and find on-going artistic exploration 
in neo-vaudeville, variety arts 
and entertainment.

HOW TO SUPPORT

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KNOXVILLE'S UNIQUE SHOWGIRLS & DANCING DAMES

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Founded in 2012 and Rebuilt in 2024, The Follies Girls (Knoxville's Unique Dancing Dames), are a dance-based, non-profit 501(c)3, performing arts organization dedicated to variety entertainment, education and empowering women in all stages of life.
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The HERstory of The Follies Girls
April 18, 2025 · knoxville,east tennesee,dance,about us,performing arts
January 1, 2012 : The Follies Girls were Created in Knoxville, TN Anna Maria Terlinden...
The Week of 03/02/2026
March 1, 2026 · shows,events,classes,week ahead,weekly planner
The Week of 02/23/2026
February 23, 2026 · weekly planner,week ahead,classes,events,shows
March 2026 Schedule
February 22, 2026 · knoxville,dance studio,special events,schedule,adult dancers
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THE FOLLIES GIRLS MISSION STATEMENT
The Follies Girls is a 501c3 non-profit, dance-based performance and variety arts organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering women of all ages, body types, and walks of life to explore performing arts as an option for personal growth, ongoing development, advocacy, and modeling for younger generations to confront stereotypes of women.
We believe in helping and educating women to find their place in the performing and variety arts no matter when they begin their journey and believe that all women should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of performing or being involved within these artistic outlets.
We believe that beauty, personal growth and ability is not defined by age or a particular body type, and that all women with a heart, mind and dedication to develop within the performing arts should have the opportunity to explore the various pathways to performance or behind the scenes endeavors for productions.
We pursue these missions, values and beliefs within the model of variety entertainment bringing the historical artforms of dance, song, vaudeville and other entertainment to the public as we work to assure ongoing preservation and evolution of these formats into a modern sensibility.
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THE FOLLIES GIRLS
Our Illustrious and Fabulous Cast of Characters, Unique Showgirls and Dancin' Dames
AMETHYST WINX
"The kickline queen, where New York sophistication meets southern fire..."
WANNA TIP AMETHYST?
Venmo: @Amethyst-Winx-99
AQUARIA GREEN
"Eye catching curves, and a sensuality born from softness and freedom..."
WANNA TIP AQUARIA?
Venmo: @briannakaylece
CashApp: $Briannamccarver
CHARM CHARTREUSE
"A multitalented babe who'll turn you loose with an unforgettable caboose..."
WANNA TIP CHARM?
DOLLY DECAY
"A classic yet edgy soul, who can make your dreams decompose..."
WANNA TIP DOLLY?
FRENCHIE LICKYER
"The fiercely frisky and boozy babe here to to unleash your inner kitty cat..."
WANNA TIP FRENCHIE?
CashApp: $LeenieL60
IVY APHRODYTE
"The rock-n-roll goddess with a kiss of poision..."
WANNA TIP IVY?
KATARINA
"The fabulously full of surprises femme fatale..."
WANNA TIP KATERINA?
MALLORY BON MORTE
"The little death bringer extraordinare or extinguisher..."
WANNA TIP MALLORY?
NIPSY TUSSLE
"The silly spitfire with a whole lot of moxie..."
WANNA TIP NIPSY?
Venmo: @nipsytussle
CashApp: $thenipsytussle
PEONY F.Y. THOUGHTS
"Southern sweet tea, destined to be man's delight or downfall..."
WANNA TIP PEONY?
Venmo: $PeonyForYourThoughts
RUBY MYTH
"The shining jewel of dance and divine femininity..."
WANNA TIP RUBY?
ROXI TART
"The name on everybody's lips, our song and dance dame..."
WANNA TIP ROXI?
SWANKY BUBBLES
"The only person who's hair whips will definitlely pop your cork..."
WANNA TIP SWANKY?
Venmo: @SwankyBubs
TZIPPI PISCIS
"The outta this world unique spirit from another planet..."
WANNA TIP TZIPPI?
VERONICA LA ROUGE
"Lips, hips, eyes and vivacious vibes who'll dance her way into your heart..."
WANNA TIP VERONICA?
VIVI ANNE
"Draped in lace and wrapped in sin...it's your showgirl with Parisian allure..."
WANNA TIP VIVI ANNE?
ZETA BYTE
"Vintage tease meets neon code, who's anxiety is chronic but her ass is iconic..."
WANNA TIP ZETA?
Venmo: @Zetabyte
Featured Guests
Our favorite local-artists who come share the stage with us.
SPECTRA NOIR
ORION ANARCHY MARS
STARRY DELIGHT
In what ways are donations, sponsorships and monitary contributions applied?
Your donations and support is vital to assuring our work keeps elevating the lives of our community.
Your generous financial contributions are directed towards compensating our committed instructors, choreographers, and performers for their invaluable efforts, as well as providing options for those who cannot afford regular membership dues education efforts within the program/organization. We strive to create meaningful job and performance opportunities for dancers, musicians, visual artists, and others in our vibrant local and regional community.
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CURRENT 2026 MEMBERSHIPS & PERKS
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SHOWS CREW
CARMILLA OBSCURA
Art Director and Consultant
CASH AND CO. FILM AND PHOTO
Promotional Photography
HOORAY FOR HANNAH
Lighting Director
MARION MCDEES
Co-Chair of Technical Committee 2026
Stage Manager
Organization Tech Team
Show Tech Team
WHIP STITCH
Seamstress and Stage Kitten
WILL GETS IT
Videographer
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OUR ADVISORY BOARD
SELENA JACKSON
PRESIDENT
TBD
VICE-PRESIDENT
TONYA LAWSON
TREASURER
ANNA MARIA TERLINDEN ROGERS*
SECRETARY
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