Is “Burlesque” not just another word for “stripping”?
Definitely not! Although most Burlesque shows will also feature some amount of striptease, Burlesque is firmly rooted in comedy and parody. A Burlesque, cabaret or vaudeville show is like a variety show with lots of short sketches and acts – some singing, some dancing, some more like a circus act, some simply stand-up comedy and so on. A burlesque act will often have an underlying – or an overt – political or social message. The striptease element of Buresque is more about the “tease” than the “strip”. It’s intended to titilate and entertain the audience but the performer is always in control. For me personally, this is a hugely important part of a Burlesque performance (striptease and everything else)… the person on stage is in control, not the audience. The audience takes what it gets and loves it! Throwing money at a performer won’t get you anywhere! Another vital aspect is the performers themselves. Burlesque attracts all sorts of performers and audiences. All tastes, all sizes a
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