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Ransom style lettering (in red and yellow) spelling out "Anita Tension" with circular red logo of mouth in between the words.
Anita on stage wearing costume out of red hair, holding a comb and looking off stage with a defiant stare

Welcome to the World of Anita Tension

Anita Tension is an award-winning New England –based performer, costume designer, fashion designer, educator and community builder.

 

Known for her feral glamour you never know what Anita will be serving as she blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.

 

As always, she’s not asking for your approval—just your attention.

BURLESQUE, GOGO DANCING, DRAGLESQUE

Burlesque, go-go, and a little bit of spectacle. Anita brings commanding stage presence, playful sensuality, and a healthy dose of feral energy to every performance.

Feral glamour, unexpected materials, and stage-ready design. Anita creates theatrical costumes and fashion that transform the body and demand attention—from one-of-a-kind performance pieces to her original fashion collections.

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Learn to make your own stage magic. Through hands-on workshops and digital classes, Anita shares the techniques, problem-solving, and creative process behind her theatrical costume designs.

EDUCATOR

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