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– July 27, 1972) was an American burlesque dancer, film actress, and stripper nicknamed the "Queen of Burlesque," the title of a 1946 Hollywood film in which she appeared. She was one of the rare women on the burlesque circuit to evolve from performer to theater owner when, later in her life, she traded her performing career for that of owner ...
Advertisement for a burlesque troupe, 1898 Souvenir programme for Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué. American burlesque is a genre of variety show derived from elements of Victorian burlesque, music hall, and minstrel shows. Burlesque became popular in the United States in the late 1860s and slowly evolved to feature ribald comedy and female nudity.
A burlesque dancer's story reminds us why teaching LGBTQ history is so important. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
Athens Spectacular showcase marks the return of pre-COVID local burlesque events that spotlight individual artists.
Blue trained in classical ballet and modern dance techniques and worked as a teacher of ballet and modern dance prior to being introduced to burlesque in 2007. Blue auditioned for Trixie Minx's burlesque troupe Fleur de Tease, making her debut as one of their dancers in February 2007 under the name Jazzabella Blue, later dropping the "Jazza" from her name.
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Betty Jane Rowland (January 23, 1916 – April 3, 2022) was an American burlesque dancer [1] and actress, with a career spanning over eight decades. She was the last living performer of the "Golden Age of Burlesque" era. [2] [3]
Mabel Lilian Basham, filmmaker, documented daily life and key events in Aldeburgh including the local Women's Institute [47] Joan Cross (1900–1993), soprano and theatre director who created several Britten opera roles, is buried in the town churchyard. Gerry Fiennes (1906–1985), railway manager and author, was Mayor of Aldeburgh in 1976.