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Burlesque on Ben-Hur, c. 1900. A burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. [1] The word derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery. [2] [3]
The format usually called for two lowbrow burlesque comedians, several showgirls, and a featured burlesque dancer. Tops in Burlesque headlined burlesque star Betty Rowland; Tomb It May Concern was a comedy sketch set in Egypt, with explorers discovering dancing girls among ancient tombs. These "for men only" attractions sold so well that Merle ...
Heather Renée Sweet (born September 28, 1972), known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, burlesque dancer, model, actress, and businesswoman. [1] She is credited with re-popularizing burlesque performance, earning the moniker "Queen of Burlesque".
Burlesque Dancer. By Veronica Dudo Performing over a dozen different routines (complete with props and costume changes), applying full makeup, styling hair, entertaining the audience and ...
Yes, it does, according to burlesque professionals in Alberta, Canada, where the Gaming and Liquor Commission lumps them with strippers and exotic dancers, labeling all their acts "nude ...
Burlesque performers — people who have been professional burlesque entertainers during their careers. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Alongside dancers and burlesque artists were wrestlers who, true to the event’s name, were conjured from another universe: colorful divas and gifted athletes, of course, but also postapocalyptic ...
Showgirls are usually dancers, sometimes performing as chorus girls, burlesque dancers or fan dancers, [1] and many are classically trained with skills in ballet. The term showgirl is also sometimes used by strippers and some strip clubs use it as part of their business name. [2]