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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.

Eight Wonderful Bettie Page Burlesque

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Everyone needs some Bettie Page burlesque dancing in their life. Brighten your day with these eight wonderful burlesque gifs. (more…)

Jennie Lee Burlesque Gifs

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Enjoy Jennie Lee burlesque dancing in our latest gifs and find out why she’s such an important figure in the burlesque industry. (more…)

The Wisdom of Mae West…

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It’s not what I do, but the way I do it. It’s not what I say, but the way I say it. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Jo Weldon

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Jo Weldon is a pioneer of neo-burlesque, a burlesque teacher and of course a wonderful burlesque performer. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque dancer… (more…)

Dixie Evans Week

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Sadly the beloved godmother of neo-burlesque, Dixie Evans passed away prior to Dixie Evans Week. (more…)

Sukki Singapora Burlesque

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Burlesque dancer, Sukki Singapora first got in touch with us to share her story. We were entranced and created a burlesque monologue for the Burlexe show. Here’s a little taster with our latest Sukki Singapora interview. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Catherine D’Lish

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Catherine D’Lish is an award-winning international burlesque performer known for, among other things, being besties with Dita Von Teese. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque dancer… (more…)

Miss Mosh Burlesque Gif

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Miss Mosh is known for her alternative and fetish modelling and lives all things glamour. Let us introduce you to this Russian American burlesque performer. (more…)

Dirty Martini Burlesque

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Miss Dirty Martini burlesque incorporates classic styles with her slow striptease and over the top productions. Definitely our kind of woman. Check out our Dirt Martini burlesque gif of her tribute to burlesque legend, Zorita. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Blaze Starr

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The fiery red-headed and voluptuous, Blaze Starr, has left her stamp on the genre as a 1950s burlesque legend.Find out how she built her career, reputation and on-stage persona. (more…)