


Where women dance and sing
and find on-going artistic exploration
in neo-vaudeville, variety arts
and entertainment.


Where women dance and sing
and find on-going artistic exploration
in neo-vaudeville, variety arts
and entertainment.

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2012 and Rebuilt in 2024, The Follies Girls (Knoxville's Unique Dancing Dames), are a dance-based, non-profit 501(c)3, performing arts organization dedicated to variety entertainment, education and empowering women in all stages of life.
See a show, start dancing, let's connect!

In 2026 we introduce you to the sexier, sassier and more seductive side of The Follies Girls as we present NIGHTCAP: An Intimate Show with a Bit of Burlesque, featuring primarily solos in dance, song, variety arts and burlesque striptease. We believe in all bodies are beautiful and remind you that sex appeal isn't just an age or a size it's bit of charm, passion and confidence. Come see this smaller more experimental show of ours where we focus less on the theme and more on each individual performer's chance to explore their own definitions of performance art.
We promise you another night with us, more up close and personal but still the same level of art from the heart you've come to love.
This show is for 18+ and Up only.
OUR NEWSLETTER/BLOG
All the things...subscribe to be the first to know!
April 18, 2025 · knoxville,east tennesee,dance,about us,performing artsJanuary 1, 2012 : The Follies Girls were Created in Knoxville, TN Anna Maria Terlinden...December 23, 2025 · season announcement,2026 season,shows,burlesque,danceWe are proud to announce our 2026 Season which will be more balanced for us to assure we are all...December 22, 2025 · music,music mondays,play,holidays,spotifyIt's Music Monday on the week of Christmas and the end of Chanukah, and well the beginning of...November 9, 2025 · inspiration,muppets,variety shows,diversity,teamworkAs we count down to our Holiday Shows, The Second Annual Holly-Jolly Follies Holidays Show and...THE FOLLIES GIRLS MISSION STATEMENT
The Follies Girls is a 501c3 non-profit, dance-based performance and variety arts organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering women of all ages, body types, and walks of life to explore performing arts as an option for personal growth, ongoing development, advocacy, and modeling for younger generations to confront stereotypes of women.
We believe in helping and educating women to find their place in the performing and variety arts no matter when they begin their journey and believe that all women should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of performing or being involved within these artistic outlets.
We believe that beauty, personal growth and ability is not defined by age or a particular body type, and that all women with a heart, mind and dedication to develop within the performing arts should have the opportunity to explore the various pathways to performance or behind the scenes endeavors for productions.
We pursue these missions, values and beliefs within the model of variety entertainment bringing the historical artforms of dance, song, vaudeville and other entertainment to the public as we work to assure ongoing preservation and evolution of these formats into a modern sensibility.
In what ways are donations, sponsorships and monitary contributions applied?
Your donations and support is vital to assuring our work keeps elevating the lives of our community.
Your generous financial contributions are directed towards compensating our committed instructors, choreographers, and performers for their invaluable efforts, as well as providing options for those who cannot afford regular membership dues education efforts within the program/organization. We strive to create meaningful job and performance opportunities for dancers, musicians, visual artists, and others in our vibrant local and regional community.
OUR CREW
ART & DESIGN CONSULTANT
Carmilla Obscura
AUDIO TECH
Moe Jackson
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Anna Maria Terlinden Rogers
CiCi Teasley
Courtney Harmon
CHOREOGRAPHERS ASSISTANTS
Alexandra Inman
Brandy Gossage
Alyssa Kosier
EXECUTIVE / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anna Maria Terlinden Rogers
HEAD OF HOSPITALITY
Selena Jackson
LIGHTING
Hooray for Hannah
PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHYCash and Co. Film and Photography
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM
Anna Maria Terlinden Rogers
Rachel Glandon
FOLLOW SPOT TECH
- seeking -
STAGE KITTENS
- seeking -
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Marion McDees
VIDEOGRAPHY
Anna Maria Terlinden Rogers
Cash and Co. Film and Photography
Wyll Yoder
All photography of The Follies Girls courtesy of StarrLight Images and/or Cash and Co. Photography.
© 2012 - 2025 The Follies Girls and www.thefolliesgirls.org.



























