What is New Burlesque?

New Burlesque or Neo-Burlesque is an evolution of Classic Burlesque and includes techniques, props, music and costumes taken from other...

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Oct 18, 2018

Dancing

A Burlesque performance includes some dancing, but this doesn’t mean that a performer must be a professional dancer. What is essential is...

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Mar 20, 2018

Boylesque

Boylesque or Boylesk is Burlesque by men. Sometimes it is also called Sirlesque and Manlesque. Recently also Draglesque (by Drag Queens)...

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Mar 1, 2018

Burlesque top 50 – 2017 edition

21st Century Burlesque Magazine (http://21stcenturyburlesque.com) since 2007 has been providing burlesque news, views, interviews and...

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Feb 6, 2018

Floor routines

A choreography can also contain floor routines. For a part of the act the performer can be on her knees, sit or lay on the floor. For...

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Jan 10, 2018

Playing a role or character in a Burlesque act

A small dose of acting or rather role playing is an essential feature in Burlesque. Each performance or act may tell a little story and...

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Nov 30, 2017

Bumps, grinds and shimmies

Every classic burlesque routine contains three basic moves: bumps, grinds, and shimmies. Bumps are movements of the hips that allow you...

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Nov 19, 2017

Corsets, stockings and garter belt, accessories and garments

Corsets, underbust corsets and waist shapers are a must in Burlesque. Most of the outfits include this garment and performers enjoy...

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Oct 26, 2017

Creating costumes and outfits

Like most of the performers, I invest time, energy, patience and creativity in tailoring my own costumes. Sometimes it’s just a matter of...

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Oct 16, 2017

Burlesque worldwide & most famous venues

Burlesque shows

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Sep 26, 2017

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