Burlesque
Did burlesque defy or define desire?
4.5 (35)
34 mins
Explore the rich history of burlesque from cheeky satire to bold striptease. Discover how performers challenged gender roles, social norms, and ideas of beauty through costumes, comedy, and sensuality. Learn about the rise, censorship, and modern revival of this rebellious and glitter-filled art form.
Ep 1:
What Is Burlesque?
Ep 2:
What Sparked the Revival of Burlesque as Art in the Late 90s?
Ep 3:
How Did the Dramatic Burlesque Hairstyles Promote Creative Expression?
Ep 4:
What Made Male Impersonation in Burlesque So Captivating?
Ep 5:
How Did Tassel Twirling in Burlesque Challenge Expectations of Female Nudity?
Ep 6:
How Did Burlesque Cooch Dancing Lay the Groundwork For Striptease?
Ep 7:
Are Burlesque and Vaudeville the Same?
Ep 8:
How Did Burlesque Gain Popularity During the Great Depression?
Ep 9:
What Led to the Forceful Shut Down of Burlesques in 1937?
Discussions (12)
Charlotte
Level 9 · 8 mo agoLa Guardia shutting down burlesque in the 30s is the exact same playbook the GOP uses against drag today. They scream about protecting the public while obsessing over what women do with their bodies.
Balthazar
Level 7 · 9 mo agoThe Minskys pushed it so far on Broadway that LaGuardia didn't just shut them down, he banned their name so they couldn't even advertise anymore.
Jerry
Level 5 · 9 mo agoThe movement moved away from the purely sexualized aspects If the intrinsic properties include stripping, the sexual element is a necessary condition. Adding humor doesn't change the ontological status. The causal basis remains the erotic display of the body.
