EMMA MYLAN
Mylan, My Lan, [milane]
vietnamese name meaning "beautiful orchid"
Genève & Zürich
ART DIRECTOR
FIRE DANCER
LIFE ARTIST
I created my own utopia, a world of beauty, poetry and enchantment. I want to convey to each audience member the joy of being and the urge to live life to the full.
My show is a hymn to life, an ode to femininity, and an artistic symphony. My characters are captivating creatures with extravagant costumes. My sets are places invoking childhood and nostalgia. My inspiration is that of a curious, dreamy young girl, who recognizes the beauty of the world.
I work with talented artists and create a new show every month, for which I feel very fortunate!
All things considered... What is a show? One gentleman criticized my work, emphasizing its superficial nature. My response was:" what are the primary needs of human beings, if not love, passion and poetry? That is why we live. "
The Adventures of Emma Mylan
2000 - At the age of 14: Discovered passion for fire performance art, laying the foundation for a career in the arts.
2003 - At the age of 18: Founded "Nostra Sceïn," a cultural association dedicated to innovative fire juggling performances. Created and directed "Katharsis," a acclaimed production showcased in prestigious venues such as the Dalton Circus, the Exhibition Center of Nancy, Metz, and Charleville Mézières.
2007 Collaborated with Cathy Guetta for the fire show at the Stade de France, Paris.
2008 - 2010 Artistic director, programmer, presenter, and lead artist at Palais Mascotte in Geneva, where over 1000 performances were presented in two years.
2010 Founded Secret Follies school with a mission to promote self-acceptance and empowerment through dance classes, performances, and photo sessions.
2010 - present Artistic director, programmer, coordinator, and artist for the monthly "Ohh! Lala! Chérie!" review at Plaza Klub in Zurich, creating 8 annual shows with international artists. www.ohhlalacherie.com
2012 Organized the first Zurich Burlesque Festival at Plaza Klub.
2014 Selected to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in the Best Debut category.
2014 - 2016 Artistic director of Cabaret Lune Noire in Berne and Poupoupidou Revue at the Casino Théâtre in Geneva, demonstrating strong team management and leadership skills.
2016 Hosted a radio segment titled "Toutes les femmes sont belles" on Yes FM, promoting body positivity and self-love.
2017 Founded the Geneva Flow Arts Festival, focusing on yoga, meditation, music, and fire dance. Introduced Flow and Poï dance classes.
2019 Created the European Queen of Burlesque competition at Mascotte in Zurich, celebrating a decade of organizing burlesque shows in Switzerland.
2020 - 2021 Adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic by organising online performances.
2022 - present Resumed teaching dance at Secret Follies in Lausanne, continuing to empower women and promote self-love through dance and performance art.
2023 Established the Céleste Talents dance troupe as choreographer, costume designer, and artistic director www.celestetalents.com
2024 Wrote a dance show themed "Transcending Life's Challenges through Artistic Expression".
