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Q&A: ‘Fantasy’ Dance Captain Yesi Burgess

When Yesi Burgess attended Fantasy shortly after arriving in the United States, she was easily able to see herself onstage as part of the Luxor’s sultry, sophisticated topless revue. The Cuban-born dancer had a firm foundation in contemporary ballet enhanced with training in salsa, tango, flamenco, and bachata, and felt her style more in step with Sin City stages than the audition grind of L.A. she had experienced.

Fantasy was actually the first show I watched when I came to Vegas to visit,” says Burgess, who joined the show in 2008 and has been dance captain since 2018. “I was like, ‘I want to be in that show,’ before I auditioned for it. After being here and seeing a few shows, I knew without a doubt in my mind that this was the place for me and my career.”

She says she remembers her first time onstage as a Fantasy dancer as if it was today. Burgess, the featured dancer for January in the 2022: The Gold Standard edition of the show’s annual pin-up calendar, added spice to Fantasy with ballet grace and expertise in Latin steps. She was also able to buy a home, arrange to bring her parents and sister to the States, and was surrounded by a second family of cast members she easily related to.

“I’ve taken little breaks here and there, but it’s been such a blessing to me being in the show. I’ve been able to accomplish a lot because of it in my life and grow a lot because of it, and I stayed in it. I don’t want to do any other shows,” she says with a laugh.

She attributes the continuing success of the show, which celebrated its 22nd anniversary with grand celebration shows in October, in large part to creator/producer Anita Mann.

“She definitely understands us,” says Burgess of the visionary behind the legendary dancers from ’80s top-10 countdown television program Solid Gold. “She’s an incredible, remarkable woman. She paved the way,” She was the first woman to direct cameras on TV and be the boss lady. Solid Gold. I look up to her, and I’m lucky to be working so close to her now because she’s such a mentor to me. I learned a lot from her.”

As dance captain, Burgess has a lot of responsibility. New routines are added and new alternates have to learn the moves to ensure there are always eight cast members onstage each night with singer Lorena Peril, who belts out “Proud Mary” during a highlight of Burgess’s choreographic skills as demonstrated by her stage sisters.

“We have an ever-changing cast,” says Burgess, who shows her ability to teach salsa on Las Vegas Magazine’s YouTube channel (“Vegas At Home, Ep. 10—Yesi”). “We’re always training new people, and I’m in charge of teaching new cast members, new dancers, new singers, putting them in the show. I’ve gone to a lot of rehearsals, but that’s all good. That’s my favorite part of the job. I love teaching. I love teaching the show.”

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Read the full article from Las Vegas Magazine here.

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RachAel

All the way from Valparaiso, Indiana, Rachael, this brunette dynamo, loves to dance, choreograph, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. Her favorite places to visit are New York and Paris, where she can shop until she drops and eat amazing food.

After a long night of performing, you can find her relaxing with a glass of wine, good food, and watching Netflix before heading to bed.

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Abby is our bombshell from Buffalo, New York. She loves working out, dancing, cooking, writing and astrology. When she’s out on the town in Vegas, she enjoys going to Catch at the Aria and XS Nightclub. Abby loves Mediterranean food, margaritas, and coffee.

Her favorite activity after a show is going home to cuddle with her cat, Lemon. She is interested in the arts and is a certified personal trainer which has led her to pursuing a degree in nursing. Abby is no stranger to keeping things interesting – she once got engaged to a stranger on TV!

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From Burnsville, Minnesota, Ashton, our star from the north, loves being one with nature, watching the Food Network, and traveling.

When she isn’t lighting up the stage, she enjoys spending her time outdoors by Lake Mead or at Mt. Charleston. After a show, Ashton loves to sit outside and play fetch with her puppies. From being a certified scuba diver to volunteering at an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia to visiting Thailand, our gorgeous traveler has seen it all.

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Soolin

Hailing from the Bay Area, the beautiful Soolin really lights up the Fantasy stage! This west coast dancer was named after a character in a 70’s British science fiction TV show, so being on stage was her destiny.

She loves spending time at home or taking her dog, Chip to the dog park. Soolin loves yoga, dancing, shopping, baking, watching movies, and going out to eat. Some of her favorites include sushi, P.F. Chang’s, and Starbucks.

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Gigi

Our French beauty, Gigi, loves art, architecture, psychology and history. After a long night of performing, she likes to unwind by having a glass of wine with friends.

During Gigi’s free time, she enjoys traveling, yoga, gardening and cooking. Her favorite Vegas hotspot is Park on Fremont. Gigi loves vegan food and is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UNLV.

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Our Puerto Rican queen, Indira, loves all things health and fitness! She enjoys cooking, dancing, traveling and cuddling with her fur baby. Her favorite Vegas hangouts are Marquee or Tacotarian for brunch.

When she isn’t working up a sweat on stage or in the gym, she loves relaxing at home watching Netflix or enjoying a day at the beach and watching the sunset.

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Lorena, our stunning vocalist, came from San Francisco, California to take over the Las Vegas Strip! When she’s not headlining for Fantasy, you can find her traveling, vintage shopping, off-roading in her jeep or doing charity work. Her favorite Vegas hangout is Mt. Charleston.

Lorena loves to unwind after a night of performing by meditating in her backyard and stargazing with her husband and their fur babies. After being a full-time housekeeper for years, she was discovered for her voice while on a cruise. From housekeeper to headliner, Lorena has never looked back!

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Mariah

Mariah is a knockout from Grand Junction, Colorado who came to take the Vegas Strip by storm! A farm girl at heart and a lover of all things sports, she loves watching the Broncos play in the NFL, golfing, playing basketball, and spending time with her puppies. Some of her favorite cheat day meals include tacos, pizza, and beer.

After a show, Mariah loves chatting with the girls in the dressing room before heading home. From dancer to co-producer, this Colorado girl can do it all!

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Rivers

Shining on the Fantasy stage from Silver Lake, Kansas, is the one and only Rivers. In her free time, Rivers enjoys visiting thrift stores, working out at the gym, attending dance classes at Millennium, and watching paranormal investigations and makeup tutorials. Some of her favorite Vegas hangouts are the Absinthe Spiegel tent or Good Morning Kitchen.

After a show, she enjoys cooking and writing in her journal. Passionate about using her talents to bring awareness to social causes, Rivers has performed and given a speech in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. at Curefest to help fight childhood cancer.

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A sparkling gem from Sterling, MA, Erica is here to dazzle on the stage! Erica is a true wanderlust who loves to learn about new cultures and soak in the beauty of the world. You can find her exploring the Arts District. A foodie at heart, she has a soft spot for coffee and Mediterranean cuisine.

Her talents go far beyond the stage, where she enjoys acting, singing, biking and finding her Zen in hot yoga sessions. No matter what she’s doing or what happens, she’s always having a good time -- once while she was performing, a prop slipped out of her hand and flew into the audience.

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Madison

There must be something about that fresh mountain air in Colorado, as Madison is our second Rocky Mountain beauty to currently be in Fantasy. Madison loves being outdoors, spending her free time golfing, skiing, and walking her basset hound, Daisy, as well as learning about entrepreneurship, innovation, and home organization. Her favorite place to hangout is Big T’s Cantina to rock out on karaoke night.

After a performance, Madis on prefers to head home for dinner and a relaxing shower before going to bed.

Irene

Bellissima is what comes to mind when we think of Irene! Joining Fantasy from Milan, she loves dancing, meditating, reading, concerts and being at the gym. When not dazzling the audience, Irene can be found at a salsa night somewhere in Vegas. A world traveler, she also speaks three languages and makes an amazing risotto, but her favorite dish is her grandma’s lasagna with a glass of wine.

After performing on the Atrium Showroom stage, Irene likes to keep the night going with more dancing or heading straight home for a relaxing bath. Her funniest moment as a dancer? She once broke a shoe and had to finish the routine with only one heel.

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Bellissima is what comes to mind when we think of Irene! Joining Fantasy from Milan, she loves dancing, meditating, reading, concerts and being at the gym. When not dazzling the audience, Irene can be found at a salsa night somewhere in Vegas. A world traveler, she also speaks three languages and makes an amazing risotto, but her favorite dish is her grandma’s lasagna with a glass of wine.

After performing on the Atrium Showroom stage, Irene likes to keep the night going with more dancing or heading straight home for a relaxing bath. Her funniest moment as a dancer? She once broke a shoe and had to finish the routine with only one heel.

Ciara

They say the stars are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, which certainly rings true when it comes to the gorgeous Ciara! Originally from Dallas, Texas, this Southern beauty loves to spend time hiking and being outdoors – her favorite place to visit is Aspen. She also enjoys snuggling with her two cats at home, wine, coffee and chocolate.

When not shining bright on the Fantasy stage, she likes to spend her time having drinks and tapas at Firefly.

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They say the stars are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, which certainly rings true when it comes to the gorgeous Ciara! Originally from Dallas, Texas, this Southern beauty loves to spend time hiking and being outdoors – her favorite place to visit is Aspen. She also enjoys snuggling with her two cats at home, wine, coffee and chocolate.

When not shining bright on the Fantasy stage, she likes to spend her time having drinks and tapas at Firefly.

Erica

A sparkling gem from Sterling, MA, Erica is here to dazzle on the stage! Erica is a true wanderlust who loves to learn about new cultures and soak in the beauty of the world. You can find her exploring the Arts District. A foodie at heart, she has a soft spot for coffee and Mediterranean cuisine.

Her talents go far beyond the stage, where she enjoys acting, singing, biking and finding her Zen in hot yoga sessions. No matter what she’s doing or what happens, she’s always having a good time -- once while she was performing, a prop slipped out of her hand and flew into the audience.

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