Burlesque Is Back!

Burlesque may have been all but forgotten by the 20th century but it is back and better than ever. Of course the days that burlesque was in its heyday can never be relived, however, burlesque now is experiencing its own heyday. It’s better than ever with it’s own glamour burlesque stars of the day: Velvet Hammer, Dita Von Teese, Vienna La Rouge, Dirty Martini and more.

Magazines, movies, designers, stores, musicians, conventions and burlesque performers have all spawned from the new burlesque movement of the 20th and 21st century. Also, women of all sizes are drawn to the new burlesque movement including men. Burlesque is not limited to shape, size, color, race or gender which is why burlesque is so appealing to people. Women do not have to follow the norms of society when it comes to burlesque. Burlesque is where women can be different compared to the models and actresses of today.

Audiences also like the variety of burlesque performers as there is someone to cater to everyone’s taste. Plus it’s a great place to mingle and meet new friends along with enjoying the show of burlesque performers, comedy acts, musicians and more.

Not everyone knows the meaning of burlesque. Some associate it with strippers stripping. Luckily, burlesque has been brought back into the spotlight and more and more people understand the true meaning of burlesque. Yes burlesque involves taking off clothes, however, burlesque performers only strip down to their underwear and pasties. Some burlesque performers do not take off their clothes at all. Burlesque also involves a dance act with performers wearing extravagant costumes. Each burlesque act is catered to the performers style and taste. No matter how many times different performers may do a certain act, each performer puts their own spin on it making it their own.

Burlesque has reached an overwhelming popularity thanks to all the hardworking burlesque performers who took a chance to bring back a glamorous era. Burlesque will continue to grow and new performers will come into the scene bringing their own style. Burlesque is forever changing as everyone has their own interpretation of what burlesque means to them.