burlesque dancer

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A burlesque dancer performs in burlesque shows—theatrical entertainment combining comedy, striptease, and elaborate costumes.

The style originated in Victorian-era variety shows and was revived in the late twentieth century as neo-burlesque, emphasizing glamour, humor, and body positivity over pure titillation: She works as a burlesque dancer on weekends.

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performance style and aesthetics

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relationship to audience and sexuality

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13