Neo Burlesque refers to the current resurgence of Burlesque in today’s modern times. Today’s performers use inspiration from any of burlesque’s history to create a modern performance that can range from classic striptease to out there performance art to a hilarious comedic routine. In Neo Burlesque, anything goes! The common denominator remains an element of striptease, with an emphasis on tease, usually down to pasties and/or g-string but no further. Neo Burlesque also offers an emphasis on body and sex positivity which differentiates it from modern stripping. The current Burlesque movement first found its feet in the mid 90s with revues from Billie Madley, Tony Marando and Michelle Carr’s The Velvet Hammer Burlesque Troupe. The revival is worldwide with festivals in New York, London, Vancouver, Australia, Amsterdam and Helsinki and shows no sign of slowing down.
The photo is of Dirty Martini, Miss Exotic World 2004, currently voted the number one Burlesque performer/starlet in the world
The photo is from a Karl Lagerfield shoot with V Magazine that I found here
And there is an awesome interview with Dirty here
She is my favorite!!
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