Unleash Your Inner Star: Celebrate the Allure of Burlesque!
Burlesque is a dazzling dance of satire and seduction, where performers weave humor with tantalizing spectacle. It’s an artful tease that celebrates body positivity, empowering expression, and playful storytelling through glimmer and glamour.
Burlesque Trivia
What year did the famous Burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee make her Broadway debut? (Hard)
#1: 1925
#2: 1930
#3: 1940
#4: 1950
What famous burlesque performer was known for her "peek-a-boo" style and was a pioneer in the genre? (Hard)
#1: Dita Von Teese
#2: Tempest Storm
#3: Lili St. Cyr
#4: Blaze Starr
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Burlesque Fun Facts
Burlesque has its roots in 19th-century theatrical comedy, originally combining satire and parody with music and dance.
Burlesque performances often include elaborate costumes, with some ensembles featuring thousands of feathers, sequins, or rhinestones.
Burlesque Polls
What is your favorite aspect of Burlesque performances?
Costumes and Wardrobe
Choreography and Dance
Music and Themes
Audience Interaction
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What type of Burlesque show do you prefer?
Classic Burlesque
Neo-Burlesque
Burlesque with a theme
Drag Burlesque
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Music: Lola Petrillo by Little AnnieJungle by Tame ImpalaFeather Face by The High FiveShe Got It by Dita Von TeeseSavage by Egyptian LoverBig Spender by Shirley BasseyFeeling Good by Nina SimoneYou Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by SylvesterWalk on By by Dionne WarwickDance Tonight by Paul McCartney & Wings