Burlesque has been a form of entertainment since the late 17th century. However, it has gone through different iterations and changes over time. Today, it’s more about the art of the tease, with ...

After the pandemic stalled her plans, local artist Velvet Thorn returned to a changing scene and set out to revive burlesque with glamour, humor and purpose.

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Inside a small apartment, a group of women from Rebellion Burlesque crowded around each other, throwing friendly banter. Once their plans were finalized, one woman dumped an Ulta box of makeup on the ...

Sauntering toward me in the cafe is the legendary burlesque dancer Velvet Ice. She came of age in the funky ’70s but on this Thursday is adorned in a modern black fleece, dark denim flares, and wedge ...

CHICAGO -- Ann Weinert has been a performer since she was 15. But the Chicagoan became enamored with the art of American burlesque as an adult in 2007, and her perception of performing in front of ...

At a tiny cluster of tables and seats, dancers strut and swirl while removing satin gloves, stockings, bustiers, feather boas … and more. Patrons sipping sophisticated cocktails whoop, holler, and ...

Kellita Maloof had been dancing since she was young. But she didn’t fully appreciate what dance had given her until she was recovering from a flare up of ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disorder ...

Burlesque celebrates its talented stars and the renaissance of burlesque’s cheeky fun. By Kirk Honeycutt But this tale gets a vibrant makeover in writer-director Steve Antin’s toe-tapping, ...

Cher is looking back at Burlesque, and the stories she shares are as dramatic as the film itself. Behind the sequins and spotlight, the production was riddled with tension, personal conflicts, and ...