What is Burlesque

Burlesque is so much more than showgirls and striptease, it’s a movement and a state of mind. Discover how this exciting female-driven art form has shaped culture and society.

Burlesque Movie – The Legacy

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

The story behind the star-studded Burlesque movie (2010) including the real-life story, the stars and the show-stopping musical numbers. (more…)

What is Burlesque in 70 Seconds

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

Burlexe tackles the question: what is burlesque dancing? For many, burlesque is an unknown art form but take a look at our burlesque definition, taking a brief romp through burlesque history to neo-burlesque. (more…)

What Burlesque Means To You – Our Readers

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What is Burlesque

We ran a ‘What Burlesque Means To Me…’ competition for Banking on Burlesque which charts the real-life story of banker, Victoria Sadler, to burlesque dancer, Victoria L’Etoile. (more…)

Five Fantastic Burlesque Movie Soundtrack Songs

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

The best burlesque movie soundtrack songs will see hit tracks written about burlesque dancers for burlesque dancers. Inspired by true stories, written by Burly-Q ladies and great pop on the silver screen. (more…)

Five Surprising Pop Star Burlesque Backgrounds

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

Since Dita Von Teese collaborated with Monarchy we’ve been wondering which other women in the music industry started with stripping and burlesque backgrounds. Here’s our top five that may surprise you. (more…)

Ten Must-Have Burlesque Books

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

Here’s our list of the top burlesque books, that have coaxed our attention away from shiny things. Enjoy the history of burlesque, bump ‘n’ grind and trailblazing neo-burlesque dancers. (more…)

Six Great Burlesque Documentaries

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

We love the performances and sneaky peeks behind-the-scenes, who doesn’t? So here’s our list of burlesque documentaries that share performers’ inspirations on screen. (more…)

Ten Great Burlesque Movie Moments

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

We all love seeing some burlesque influence on the silver screen so here’s our list of must-see burlesque movie moments. Watch some of our favourite ladies (and gentlemen) give it a whirl or even two. (more…)

Five Fabulous TV Burlesque Moments

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

We all love seeing a bit of burlesque influence on television, whether it’s tease, the strip or the sultry. Here’s our favourite TV burlesque moments and the ladies giving it a whirl and then some. (more…)

Eight Amazing Celebrity Burlesque Performances You’ll Love

Serena Doherty

What is Burlesque

We all love seeing burlesque performances from celebrities so here are some of our favourite ladies who’ve given it a whirl and then some… (more…)