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From original pioneers like Lydia Thompson through household names like Josephine Baker, Gypsy Rose Lee and Dita Von Teese to emerging stars like Sukki Singapora, discover the showgirl movers and shakers who inspire us.

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Jolie Papillon – Burlesque Superstar

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Over the past ten years, Miss Jolie Papillon has gone from burlesque ingenue to powerhouse as both a performer and producer of the much-loved and (now) long established, Gin House Burlesque. We catch up with her on the eve of…

Meet 5 LGBT Icons and Burlesque Pioneers

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Originally founded in 1994 by American high school teacher Rodney Wilson, LGBT History Month is an annual celebration and honouring of the history of the LGBT+ community and it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t celebrate LGBT icons and pioneers…

Dita Von Teese Quotes: Body Positivity and Beyond

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Obviously, what she has done for the art form of burlesque is incomparable (and made her a millionaire into the bargain) but it’s Dita Von Teese quotes about body positivity that’s really made her such an icon – and championed…

Dita Von Teese News: Burlesque and Beyond

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Get all the latest Dita Von Teese news live from the world of burlesque dancing and beyond. Follow the rise of this glamour girl to world domination. (more…)

Dixie Evans Burlesque Legend

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Dixie Evans is known as one of the most influential burlesque dancers for what she gave the industry. Learn about this burlesque legend. (more…)

Sherry Britton Burlesque History

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Learn the Sherry Britton burlesque history for an insight into the art form’s heyday and a burlesque icon whose influence can still be felt today. (more…)

Ann Corio Burlesque Legend and History

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We pay tribute to Ann Corio burlesque legend who was a star of the stage and championed burlesque dancing when few others would. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Lydia Thompson

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Victorian burlesque dancer, Lydia Thompson pushed boundaries and changed the landscape of the genre. We could all learn a thing or two about burlesque dancing from this wonderful woman. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Sally Rand

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Our Sally Rand biography looks at the most famous dancer in 1930s burlesque. See what fan dancers, balloon dancers and burlesque dancers owe this wonderful woman. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Josephine Baker

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This brief Josephine Baker biography takes you through the inspirational life of this singer, dancer and civil rights activist. See why this burlesque performer is still influential today. (more…)