What was the appeal of the (burlesque) scene?”
The appeal to me above all was the glamorous costumes! Along with that, I enjoyed the idea that being sexy or sensual through dance didnt have to come along with a tan, a neon string bikini, blatant nudity, or a pole. I can truly live out my most glamorous, erotic, or innocent fantasies when performing a burlesque routine, without any blatant sexual display. I also realized that for some performers, burlesque is a more creative outlet. It allows them to express whatever they want to a broader audience of both men and women, unlike the typical strip club clientele. Burlesque makes me feel that when I’m on stage I own the audience, the audience doesnt own me. I should add that I recently had someone approach me who was “confused” about my stance on the difference between strippers you see at a strip bar, and the burlesque performers of today. She thought I was being snotty I guess 😉 I do not take a holier-than-thou attitude toward strip club workers. When you break it down, I am still
