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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · 18h

Spooky season! Catch me at Bartop Burlesque in Ames at The London Underground Monday October 27th and Dark Orchid Cabaret at The Garden Friday October 31st!

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Aug 19

Enjoy and indulge in live performances by local talent alongside brunch charcuterie and a personal mimosa flight. 🥂 Featuring the tantalizingly teasing of Cabaret Luster, Des Moines' classic-inspired burlesque performance troupe, with special guest singers and drag entertainers. Ticket link in bio!

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jul 30

🍒 Meet: Cherry Spitfire: The Slice That Sets Off the Smoke Show Alarm 🍒

She’s the hostess with the mostess, the purr-fect tip kitten, and the cherry on top of this blazing buffet.

#UncagedCake #CherrySpitfire #FortyAndFeral #CherryOnTop #TooHotToHandle #DesMoinesBurlesque #Burlesque #IowaBurlesque

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jul 18

Dame Denna Desire is turning 40 and this show is going to be *full* of cake! Catch me behind the mic emceeing for these yummy babes! 😘 Get your tickets now so you don't miss out!
Ticket link in bio.

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jun 26

Just so you know.. items like these will *always* be graciously and enthusiastically accepted as tips at any of my shows! 😁
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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jun 10

Only 10 days from Limelight Burlesque season 4 Grand Finale, where I will be competing against 19 other performers from all over the world! The show premiers at 1pm CST on Friday the 20th and will be available till 4pm CST Sunday the 29th.
www.uncagedtv.uk/l4-sgf

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Apr 18

Ooooo! Let's get this holi-daze weekend started! We head out to Colorado tomorrow! So excited to cheer on all my friends competing Mile HIGH Burlesque Fest!
😁 🍃 💨 🤩
📷: AP Photography

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Apr 11

I'm excited to join this virtual worldwide competition in the 'Character' category as Scar from the Lion King! This act is one of my favorites and I spent a lot of time on it. The makeup ended up being fantastic, and I used flow props for the very first time!
Tickets:
www.uncagedtv.uk/L4-10

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Apr 10

April is for recharging, relaxing, and vacation! 🏔✨
But in May? Cherry Spitfire is all over the place 🔥
Multiple shows, multiple states, and a whole lot of sparkle—stay tuned, babes 💋

Ticket links on my Linktree 😘
linktr.ee/Cherry_Spitf...

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Mar 8

Making my Iowa City return this Sunday! It's been a whopping 6 years since I have performed there! The best part? It's for a brunch show! Join myself and a whole slew of other awesome performer, both local and coming up with me from Des Moines!
This Sunday the 9th at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City.

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Mar 4

Next week! Sunday, March 9th, I'll be in Iowa City for Burlesque Brunch! What's better than Legs and Eggs? Babes and Bacon? Donuts and Deez Nuts.. oh wait! Hah! Jk 😜
See you then! 😘

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Feb 24

One of my favorite costumes is currently getting an upgrade! I'll be debuting it in all its glory at Legs and Eggs! A burlesque brunch show March 9th in Iowa City! Come check it out! 😘
Linktr.ee/Cherry_Spitfire

#CherrySpitfire #Burlesque #TravelingShowgirl #IowaBurlesque

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Feb 18

Life do be life-ing! Haha 😅
May or may not have *just* changed my calendar, BUT I still get 10 days of these beautiful babes! Carmella Mori and @morticiamidwest.bsky.social Morticia Midwest heating up this chilly month! 🤩
#DesMoinesBurlesque

Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Feb 14

Thank you so much for coming out! It was great getting to chat with you!

Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jan 29

Mr. Spitfire and I have our tickets, see you soon! Dark Orchid Cabaret!

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jan 27

Thank you everyone who tuned in for the virtual Burlesque Q&A session this evening. Huge shout out to Koko Trousseau for gathering all the information and making it happen! Thank you, Miss Manhattan, for joining us and sharing your knowledge. I look forward to our next one!

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jan 25

Keep an eye out for my interview with Cocoa Pearlesque!

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jan 23

Des Moines is popping off with burlesque this weekend! Friday, we have Bon Appetease followed by the 'kinda' late-night variety show. Saturday the Nocturne Fantasy Ball and Sunday a Glitter Crash recovery brunch! Ticket links can be found at linktr.ee/Cherry_Spitf...

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Cherry Spitfire @cherryspitfire.bsky.social · Jan 22

Have you ever thought about performing Burlesque? Dipping your toes in and exploring confidence and facing your fears? Finding a creative outlet that lets you bring out your sexy sensuality?

Hosting a virtual meeting this Sunday, reach out to me!

Photo credit: 2nd Shift Ventures