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Sunny Haelstorm

Chicago, IL

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Burlesque Entertainment

Travels up to 200 miles

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Burlesque performance at Untitled Chicago

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Burlesque performance at Untitled Chicago

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Overview

Elevate your next event with burlesque or dance entertainment from a highly sought after industry professional. No event is too big or small and all occasions are accommodated: weddings, engagement parties, divorce parties, birthdays, corporate events & more! We offer:
a) Specially curated burlesque or dance performances adorned with beautiful costuming
b) Fun, energizing classes to get you and your guests on your feet and having a good time
c) Performance/class combos offering you the best of both worlds!

Performances can include:
- solos from one or more artists, either pop-up style or show format
- partnered couple's dance performances
- gogo dancers for ambient entertainment

Reviews

5 reviews

Audrey B.

November 3, 2025

Verified review

Awesome Performance

Miss Sunny Haelstorm delivered a performance that balanced wit, sensuality, and sheer artistry. It was a reminder that burlesque, at its best, is about empowerment, storytelling, and joy.

Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment

Faichell E.

May 28, 2025

Verified review

Excellent Performer!

Sunny was the highlight of our event because her performance was excellent. Sunny arrived on time, was very friendly, graceful and paid close attention to detail. In addition, her outfits were tasteful and elegant. We will definitely book her for future events.

Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment, Dancer

Glitz F.

January 28, 2024

Amazing and professional

I hired Sunny for my 1920s themed corporate fundraiser. She is extremely professional, from start to finish. She had great communication during the booking process and her performances and interactions with the guests with entertaining and exciting.

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment

Adah R.

December 24, 2023

Verified review

“Sunny HaelFIRE”

My crowd gave Sunny HarlStorm a new name because she brought the heat! Amazing soul, beauty spirit, all smiles and very gentle. Sunny danced at my Great Gatsby theme 43rd bday party and brought tears of joy to my eyes. Her eye contact while dancing is unmatched. She engaged with the crowd with a smile non stop, eye contact and moved people out their seats with her shoulder shimmy & wink of the eye. I would love to hire them for any event I have again, even if it’s just a tea party. Everyone loved Sunny and she made the evening a night to remember with the stand up split and dropped split at the end!!!!!! My new FIRE, Sunny HaelStorm AKA Sunny HarlFire!!!!!

Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment, Cabaret Entertainment, Dancer, Jazz Dancer, Variety Entertainer, Variety Show

Sunny Haelstorm

Thanks so much for your kind words Adah! It was an honor to celebrate your birthday with you and I'm thrilled to hear you and your guests enjoyed yourselves. Your crowd had great energy and I had a ball performing for them. I'd be delighted to entertain your future events, tea parties and all!

Lauren S.

September 24, 2020

Verified review

Awesome Party

I just love Sunny! So fun and professional at the same time! Thank you so much!

Hired as: Dance Instructor

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

What to expect

High quality, immersive entertainment that will dazzle your guests and make you the talk of the town. Together we will curate a magical experience tailored to your special event so your vision can become reality.

About

Sunny Haelstorm is a Chicago native performing/teaching artist specializing in burlesque and dance entertainment. Sunny has two decades of dance experience and was a former Joel Hall Dancers company member before they began their burlesque career in 2017.

Whether performing in sold out amphitheaters or for intimate parties this "Supernova FEMMEnomenon" brings the same level of professionalism and radiant energy to all their events. Their dance style is heavily influenced by their extensive training in several genres, most notably: jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, West African, salsa and West Coast swing.

Haelstorm has been featured in shows throughout the Midwest and regularly performs in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. They frequently perform at Bordel, Newport Theater and Untitled Supper Club while other notable appearances have included House of Blues, The Promontory, Steppenwolf Theater, Logan Center and Auditorium Theater. Sunny was a 2019 cast member of Jeezy’s Juke Joint, a renowned all-Black burlesque festival, and after competing in the 2020 Burlypicks Solid Gold Illinois Regionals they were awarded gold medals for “Best Overall” and “Master of Bump N Grind."

Services offered

Burlesque Entertainment Cabaret Entertainment Dancer Ballet Dancer Human Statue Variety Show 1920s Era Entertainment Las Vegas Style Entertainment Variety Entertainer Jazz Dancer Modern Dancer Mardi Gras Entertainment Dance Instructor Corporate Entertainment LED Performer

Upcoming booked events

August 2026

21

Friday

Bordel

7:00pm - 11:00pm

24

Monday

Tassels & Tunes

8:00pm - 10:00pm

September 2026

06

Sunday

Intro to Burlesque Workshop

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Past booked events

July 2026

09

Thursday

Friday

Strapped

10:00pm - 11:30pm

May 2026

30

Saturday

Drifter

8:00pm - 10:30pm

23

Saturday

Punk Rock Burlesque & Variety Show

8:00pm - 10:00pm

21

Thursday

Unbridled

8:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Thursday

30

Friday

Freshman 15: PhD

8:30pm - 11:00pm

24

Saturday

CLOWNCULT

8:00pm - 10:00pm

16

Friday

Vavoom Lagoon

7:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Friday

22

Saturday

Wicked Cabaret

6:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Thursday

Wicked Cabaret

6:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Friday

Wicked Cabaret

6:00pm - 10:00pm

01

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Country Club Hills, IL

October 2025

26

Sunday

Ink'D Arts Fest

1:00pm - 6:00pm

25

Saturday

Newport Peek Easy

6:00pm - 8:30pm

24

Friday

Witches Brew Burlesque

7:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Saturday

House of Burlesque

8:00pm - 11:00pm

16

Thursday

Bordel

7:30pm - 11:00pm

September 2025

20

A Family Affair

8:00pm - 10:00pm

19

Saturday

Boudoir Bingo

3:00pm - 5:00pm

17

Thursday

Unbridled: After Hours

10:00pm - 11:30pm

17

Thursday

Pasties for the People

7:30pm - 9:30pm

11

Friday

Ecdysiast Arts Museum (Iowa)

All-day event

June 2025

10:30pm - 11:00pm

•

Chicago Heights, IL

21

Wednesday

Floorwork 8-Week Class Series

6:00pm - 8:00pm

14

Wednesday

Floorwork 8-Week Class Series

6:00pm - 8:00pm

07

Wednesday

04

Tuesday

Open Cabaret

7:30pm - 9:00pm

February 2025

6:30pm - 8:00pm

23

Thursday

Tease Jazz 8-Week Class Series

6:30pm - 8:00pm

16

Thursday

Tease Jazz 8-Week Class Series

6:30pm - 8:00pm

December 2023

22

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Lansing, IL

09

Saturday

Wedding Reception

9:00pm - 10:30pm

•

Chicago, IL

September 2020

18

Friday

Bachelorette Party

8:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Gary, IN

Influences and inspiration

Michael & Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Eartha Kitt, Alvin Ailey, Selena, Josephine Baker, Ciara, Shakira

Setup requirements

Microphone may be required for larger classes/workshops

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