Burlesque History: This Is Burlexe 2016 – 2017

Check out the burlesque history behind This is Burlexe; how our new London burlesque shows evolved from previous incarnations Burlexe and Boylexe. (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…)

Jo King on Learning Burlesque

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Burlesque Basics

British Burlesque legend Jo King talks about her experiences on teaching burlesque and why learning burlesque can make you feel great about yourself. (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Rose La Rose

Serena Doherty

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Burlesque legends like Rose la Rose were innovative business women, bawdy broads and pushed boundaries. Here’s why this burlesque dancer is one to remember. (more…)

The History of Neo-Burlesque so Far…

Serena Doherty

History

Learn all about neo-burlesque and the revival of the art form with our top highlights from 1990 to the present day. Not to mention our delish new timeline inforgraphic. Ooh fancy! (more…)

This is How You Burlesque… Immodesty Blaize

Serena Doherty

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Immodesty Blaize is a British burlesque dancer known for her glamorous antics on the stage and the catwalk. We could all learn a thing or two from this wonderful burlesque performer… (more…)

How to Remove Burlesque Corsets

Serena Doherty

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Learning how to remove burlesque corsets is a classic technique for any burlesque dancer’s arsenal. We share some burlesque knowledge on how the who’s who of burlesque does it. (more…)

Our producer, Howard Wilmot, spoke at The History of Burlesque alongside burlesque legend, Goodtime Mama Jojo. To celebrate, here’s our history of burlesque dancing. (more…)