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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.

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 body positivity that’s really made her such an icon. It’s these quotes and insight…

Dita Von Teese News: Burlesque and Beyond

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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

Serena Doherty

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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…)

Miss Glory Pearl’s Naked Stand Up

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Burlesque performer, Miss Glory Pearl, has long been a friend of Burlexe. She has both contributed her story to our theatrical burlesque show and performed her Ethel routine in the first run of Burlexe. Now she’s pushing her own and…

This is How You Burlesque… Loïe Fuller

Serena Doherty

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Loie Fuller is an innovative figure in modern dance techniques with a truly inspirational career. Her influence on burlesque dancing can still be felt today and here’s why. (more…)

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