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Speaking Point: Burlesque had its roots in the British music halls in the mid-19th century as a form of social satire. After developing into titillating strip shows burlesque is back in big city clubs as an art form that is sexy with a sense of humor. Speaking Point: Burlesque had its roots in the British music halls in the mid-19th century as a form of social satire. Speaking Point: Scantily-clad women to increase the audiences' interest developed into the full-blown burlesque of Gypsy Rose Lee and Minsky's Speaking Point: With the advent of porn, burlesque disappeared around the 1970's Speaking Point: The new burlesque revival began in the mid-1990's with it's new superstar Dita Von Tease. Routines are smart and sexy and comedy as part of the line-up is back. Speaking Point: In many cities, brides-to-be are hosting hen parties where the girls take burlesque lessons. Speaking Point: Unlike strippers, who make a living with their bodies, most burlesque dancers work to support this art-form with it's expensive, intricate costumes and travel with low pay. Speaking Point: Burlesque blurs the lines between sexy and funny, passive and powerful. Welcome back!
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