With burlesque, the aim is to tease and insinuate nudity, without exposing it all. Burlesque dancing is not performed in seedy men’s clubs, but at all kinds of venues and events with a variety of audiences. Burlesque can often be confused with stripping, however the two are very different forms of dance. How so? Normally in a strip show performance the end game is for the performer to reach their big reveal where they finally remove all clothing by stripping down to being nude. A stripper will leave nothing to the imagination. Where is the tease?

The word burlesque is derived from the Italian word “burlesco”, which, in turn is derived from the word “burla” which translates to ‘joke’, or, used in this context ‘comedy’. This is because burlesque is about storytelling and comedy as much as its about sensuality and anticipation. Traditionally burlesque was a combination of comedy and provocativeness, filled with female choruses, solo dancers, singing and slapstick comedy.

The genre has really evolved from its conception in the 17th century. In 2010 it was bought into the spotlight due to the film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. Since then it has become an incredibly popular form of dance, both for performing and entertaining.

One of the best ways to learn more about burlesque is to watch it for yourself. Much like other art forms, burlesque dance is unique to the performers, and each burlesque dancer can have a different and varying style. Therefore, it is a good idea to look at a variety of different performers. 

Here at Burlesque To Go, we have what you are looking for. Beautiful talented ladies and men (aka Boylesque) that promise to tease and be the cherry on top at your next event.