The Gangsters' Ball 2009

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The Gangsters' Ball
This truly was the standout event for Australian Swing Dancing & Burlesque calendar. We were entertained for the night by Australian & International Burlesque, Cabaret and Swing Dancing performers and it really was amazing. The costumes were fantastic, the audience looked outstanding. Listening to the live bang playing and the costumes that filled the room, it really was like stepping back in time.
Upstairs the gambling den looked great with the staff dressed in style. It was great to place $500 worth of chips on RED and not losing any really money! It’s still amazing how reserved people were even though it was just a game for fun. I even became reluctant to losing my last few hundred dollars and had to remind myself I didn’t even pay money to play.
As a burlesque show finished up and the host introduced the next act, we could hear her voice but the spot light couldn’t find her. Out of the crowd miss Meow Meow! (New York's world renowned Cabaret Starlet) popped and did not disappoint!
This was the first event for Melbourne. Given the turn out and the successful night I think it will make a return in 2010. If you didn’t make it to this years event then I must urge you not to miss the 2010 ..if they have one. You could always fly to Sydney and run amok.

Look at the pix o the website...

http://www.gangstersball.com.au/

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