LILI REVIVAL

What is the story behind your stage name?

Lili reflects my gentle, joyful and radiant personality. Revival evokes the transformation I have experienced since becoming a dancer at Crazy Horse Paris. This stage gave me a new lease of life, a true rebirth. Today, I feel completely different: fulfilled, confident and fully myself.

What is your history with dance?

I am originally from Leicester, England. I began taking street dance classes when I was eight years old. My teacher was a huge Michael Jackson fan, so we danced to many of his songs, which I absolutely loved.

Dance meant everything to me, and I knew from a very young age that it was the path I wanted to follow. At thirteen, I realized I needed to broaden my skills, so I began studying ballet, modern and contemporary dance.

I then spent two years at a performing arts school in Birmingham before joining the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, founded by Paul McCartney, for four years of intensive training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics.

After graduating, everything happened very quickly. I first worked in Dubai, then performed at the London Cabaret Club, before dancing at the Paradis Latin in Paris for a year and a half.

One day, I decided to take a chance and audition for Crazy Horse Paris. I had always admired its mysterious aura, its outstanding reputation and its exceptionally talented dancers. To me, it felt like an unattainable dream, but somehow that dream came true.

What kind of woman are you when you dance on the Crazy Horse Paris stage?

The moment I step onto the stage, I feel such a powerful rush of adrenaline that everything else disappears. Any tiredness, stress or self-doubt vanishes instantly, replaced by energy that flows through my entire body and makes me want to give the audience the best possible experience.

What did you discover about yourself when you became a Crazy Horse Paris dancer?

I discovered a whole new woman within me! The confidence Crazy Horse Paris has given me transformed my artistic vision and freed my presence on stage.

At first, I was entirely focused on achieving excellence in choreography. I gradually understood that the intensity of my presence was just as important as the precision of my movements.

Unlike very large theatres, the intimacy of Crazy Horse Paris also creates a particularly special experience for both the dancers and the audience. It encourages performances that feel more personal, immediate and deeply shared.

What do you hope to convey to the audience when you dance on the Crazy Horse Paris stage?

I want the audience to be so mesmerized that they forget all about their food and drinks! I would love for the enchantment of the show to remain with them for several days afterwards.

You are part of the elite company of Crazy Horse Paris dancers. What does that mean to you?

It still feels unreal. I appreciate every step of the journey.

Training in Paris, where Crazy Horse Paris was born, alongside professionals whose exacting standards and precision are incredibly inspiring, was a dream. Today, that dream continues in Dubai.

Here, every detail is important, and every movement is considered with extraordinary care. It is a constant pursuit of excellence. I am proud to belong to such an iconic and powerful company.

How would you define femininity?

Femininity is deeply subjective. It does not depend on how others see you; it is a personal feeling. Women may feel feminine for many different reasons.

For me, femininity reveals itself when a woman feels comfortable, strong and independent, when she is fully in control of her choices and her life. There is something incredibly beautiful about seeing a woman assert herself and fulfil her destiny, whatever form that may take.

In your opinion, what has made Crazy Horse Paris so unique for the past seventy-five years?

It is difficult to explain because Crazy Horse Paris is truly unique and incomparable.

Each dancer brings her own personality and sensitivity while embodying a shared vision of femininity that is both inspiring and self-assured. It is this singular portrayal of women, combined with an exceptional level of artistic excellence, that has defined Crazy Horse Paris for seventy-five years.

Which act from The Dubai Edition captivates you the most?

Spoutnik is an iconic Crazy Horse Paris act that is currently performed exclusively in The Dubai Edition. It is an honor to bring it back to life. I find it sensual, cosmic and powerful all at once.

I also love playing Miss Coco throughout the show. She is a lively, humorous character who seeks a playful connection with the audience.

Stepping into her world is great fun.