This week at the Peaches 'n' Gin Burlesque Academy we had a bit of a burlesque history lesson, discussing some of the legends of burlesque. I think knowing the history of burlesque is really important for understanding and respecting the origins of the art form we all adore! In no particular order...
Tempest Storm
What I adore about Tempest Storm is her grace and elegance, and she is so darn alluring! Tempest Storm has one of the longest careers in burlesque, with her last performance only just last year. She told her story in the book The Lady is a Vamp".
Dixie Evans
Can you say sexy? Golly gosh! Dixie makes me all hot under the collar. Dixie Evans is an amazing, amazing woman. She is the curator of The Burlesque Hall of Fame and has done so much for the modern burlesque revival. She is famous for her Marilyn Munroe burlesque, which she performed throughout her entire career. Recently she taught the act to Kitten DeVille who performed it as a tribute to her.
Jennie Lee
The Burlesque Hall of Fame's collection began from Jennie Lee's personal collection of items from the golden era of burlesque. She passed away in 1990, but the work she did for the burlesque community is legendary. Her pectoral muscles are also legendary!
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee was one of the most successful burlesque performers, celebrated as a striptease artist, actress, singer, and all round entertainer. There has been numerous books and movies about her life, all worth reading and watching. It was because of her "high class" striptease that the term ecdysiast was created by H. L. Mencken, however she was happy with the term "stripper". She was known for her humour and wit on stage, which can be clearly seen in this clip of her from the movie "Stage Door Canteen".
There are other legends to mention, which will come in part 2 of this post!
Happy Teasing!
Luna
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