Bio
Scholarly research notes that New Orleans' doll-masquerading and dancing traditions date back as early as 1912 as a prominent feature of the twentieth century's early "Jass" phenomena (LA State Museum). Although the practice has waned through the eras, it's made a significant comeback within the last decade, primarily buoyed in 2005 by the New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies' resurrection of its female-empowerment underpinnings. The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies is the twenty-first-century paradigm shift of this endearing practice. They are renowned for their porcelain doll-like painted faces, ornate costumes, and exciting choreographic works. The ensemble's immersive stage repertoire includes poetic chants, original songs with trendy messages, and the added dynamic of live turntable accompaniment spinning a mash-up medley of New Orleans Jazz, Funk, Brass-Second Line, & Bounce music.
The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies & Company aims to embody, encourage, and expose the culture and heritage of New Orleans, Louisiana. The organization is anchored in women's folk arts and is dedicated to enriching the bourgeoning performing artist and their professional career experiences.
Credits, to name a few, include:
Currently since 2016: Baby Doll Ladies Annual Fat Tuesday Dance-Parade
2024: Essence Music Festival; Essence Stage feat. Jr. Baby Doll Ladies
2024:Stanford UniversityAfrican American Alumni Conference (New Orleans, LA)
2023:Music Box Villageopening act for R&B artist Dawn Richardson (New Orleans, LA)
2022: "Live In America" Performance Arts Festival(Bentonville, Arkansas)
2022:Louisiana State CapitalMardi Gras Exhibit (Baton Rouge, LA)
2020: House of Blues "Bustout Burlesque," opening act, (New Orleans, LA)
2020, 2017, 2013: 'Oh! Those Baby Doll Ladies' Cabaret (Old U.S. Mint)
2018: National Geographic TV: "Secrets of New Orleans"
2018, 2017, 2012, 2009: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Congo Square stage, Kids Tent Economy Hall Tent, Allison Miner stage)
2014: 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2012: Louisiana State Museum "Baby Dolls" exhibit: Millisia White & Company co-curator/co-sponsors
2011: Essence Music Festival; Visa Stage
The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies & Company aims to embody, encourage, and expose the culture and heritage of New Orleans, Louisiana. The organization is anchored in women's folk arts and is dedicated to enriching the bourgeoning performing artist and their professional career experiences.
Credits, to name a few, include:
Currently since 2016: Baby Doll Ladies Annual Fat Tuesday Dance-Parade
2024: Essence Music Festival; Essence Stage feat. Jr. Baby Doll Ladies
2024:Stanford UniversityAfrican American Alumni Conference (New Orleans, LA)
2023:Music Box Villageopening act for R&B artist Dawn Richardson (New Orleans, LA)
2022: "Live In America" Performance Arts Festival(Bentonville, Arkansas)
2022:Louisiana State CapitalMardi Gras Exhibit (Baton Rouge, LA)
2020: House of Blues "Bustout Burlesque," opening act, (New Orleans, LA)
2020, 2017, 2013: 'Oh! Those Baby Doll Ladies' Cabaret (Old U.S. Mint)
2018: National Geographic TV: "Secrets of New Orleans"
2018, 2017, 2012, 2009: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Congo Square stage, Kids Tent Economy Hall Tent, Allison Miner stage)
2014: 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2012: Louisiana State Museum "Baby Dolls" exhibit: Millisia White & Company co-curator/co-sponsors
2011: Essence Music Festival; Visa Stage
