Sunny Haelstorm

Sunny Haelstorm is a performing & teaching artist, model, producer, emcee and energy healer born and based in Chicago. Decades of professional training and performance in classical dance strongly inform Sunny's artistry, enabling them to create interactive sensory experiences through burlesque, drag and silk dance performances. Sunny confidently commands the stage with a movement language that captivates and lures spectators into their magnetizing orbit. With a wry smile and an air of mischievous whimsy, they will take you on an unpredictable ride blazing with passion and tempered by a soft elegance. Haelstorm has been featured in numerous notable productions throughout their career including: Joel Hall's Nuts & Bolts (2013) and Anja: The Unexpected (2015), Jeezy's Juke Joint 2019, IABD International Festival of Black Dance 2019 (as Joel Hall Dancers company ensemble), Burlypicks Illinois Regionals 2020 ("Best Overall" and "Master of Bump N Grind") and Juneteenth Jumpoff 2025 along with live appearances on ABC News, NBC and WGN.