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BHoF 2012 - The Road to Reigning Queen: Burgundy Brixx [6/11]

BHoF 2012 – The Road to Reigning Queen: Burgundy Brixx [7/11]

As we count down to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, let's find out more about the eleven talented temptresses competing for Reigning Queen!  I have ...

INTERVIEWS

BHoF 2012: An Interview with Dustin Wax

BHoF 2012: An Interview with Dustin Wax

In December 2011, Laura Herbert, after years of invaluable service, stepped down from her role as Acting Executive ...
The Chicago Starlets

The Chicago Starlets

The Chicago Starlets - Michelle L'amour's burlesque supergroup; a captivating chorus line of bright, beautiful women who each ...
INTERVIEW: Roxi DLite

INTERVIEW: Roxi DLite

I am pleased to present a long and interesting conversation with a young lady that seemed to appear ...
Kiki Kaboom

BVB: An Interview with Kiki Kaboom

London-based performer Kiki Kaboom is a trained actress, singer and burlesque dancer. Whilst she's been on the ...

Festivals

The Return of Tease-O-Rama

The return of Tease-O-Rama

“…I knew that I wasn’t alone, and more than that, I knew that burlesque was more than a ...
Bazuka Joe’s Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival Diary

Bazuka Joe’s Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival Diary

The irresistibly cute Bazuka Joe and his fellow superhunks, Ray Gunn and Jett Adore, were featured performers at ...
Ginger Valentine's Dallas Burlesque Festival Diary

Ginger Valentine’s Dallas Burlesque Festival Diary

Smouldering temptress, Ginger Valentine shares her DBF experience, as a producer and a performer... Wednesday, February 1st. [caption id="attachment_14099" align="aligncenter" ...
LouLou D'Vil's Helsinki Burlesque Festival Diary

LouLou D’vil’s Helsinki Burlesque Festival Diary

The absurdly gorgeous LouLou D'vil (BHoF Best Debut 2011) shares her Helsinki Burlesque Festival experience... The 5th Helsinki Burlesque ...

Events And Reviews

On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead: Week Three

On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead: Week Three

Greetings from Brooklyn! We’re back home safe and sound! Read all about our last week on the road... [caption id="attachment_14662" ...
On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead: Week Two

On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead: Week Two

Click here to meet the troupe and read Minnie's introduction... Greetings from the road! [caption id="attachment_14511" align="aligncenter" width="560" caption="A photo ...
Viva Las Vegas 2012: POC Photo

Viva Las Vegas 2012

Seattle photographer, Paul O'Connell looks back at Viva Las Vegas 2012. With photos by Paul and fellow photographer, ...
On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead!

On the Road with Dangerous Curves Ahead: Week One

Click here to meet the troupe and read Minnie's introduction... Greetings from the road! [caption id="attachment_14386" align="aligncenter" width="560" caption="Anita Cookie, ...

The Burlesque Top 50 2011

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 1

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 1

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 2

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 2

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 3

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 3

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 4

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 4

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 5

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 5

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 6

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 6

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 7

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 7

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The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 8

The Burlesque TOP 50 2011: 8

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Crazy Horse, a film by Frederick Wiseman (Review)

Girls on Film: Frederick Wiseman’s ‘Crazy Horse’ (Review)

‘Frederick Wiseman spent ten weeks with his camera exploring one of the most mythic places dedicated to women: ...
INTERVIEW: Roxi DLite

INTERVIEW: Roxi DLite

I am pleased to present a long and interesting conversation with a young lady that seemed to appear ...
Miss Astrid: State of the Union Address

Kate Valentine: State of the Union Address

A Note from the Editor This is a compilation of two speeches given at BurlyCon 2011 by Kate ...
BVB: Stepping Out of the Full-Time Performance Pressure Cooker

BVB: Stepping Out of the Full-Time Performance Pressure Cooker

When I first sat down to write this piece, I planned to write an article about the challenges ...

Burlesque Hall of Fame

BHoF 2012 - The Road to Reigning Queen: Burgundy Brixx [6/11]

BHoF 2012 – The Road to Reigning Queen: Burgundy Brixx [7/11]

As we count down to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, let's find out more about the eleven ...
BHoF 2012 - The Road to Reigning Queen: Perle Noire [5/11]

BHoF 2012 – The Road to Reigning Queen: Perle Noire [6/11]

As we count down to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, let's find out more about the eleven ...
BHoF 2012 – The Road to Reigning Queen: Trixie Little

BHoF 2012 – The Road to Reigning Queen: Trixie Little [5/11]

As we count down to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, let's find out more about the eleven ...
21CB Burlesque Hall of Fame Fundraising Auction

***21CB Burlesque Hall of Fame Fundraising Auction***

Please check out the 21st Century Burlesque Fundraising Auction for the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, Museum and ...

Guides and Tutorials

THE BUSINESS OF BURLESQUE: defining ‘amateur’ and ‘professional’ in our art form.

THE BUSINESS OF BURLESQUE: defining ‘amateur’ and ‘professional’ in our art form.

by Penny Starr Jr. This post is coming, in ...
A Burlesque Masterclass with Cabaret New Burlesque

Burlesque Masterclass with Cabaret New Burlesque

Full details below... Covering everything from music selection, onstage ...
Penny Starr Jr: 10 Things You Can Do to be a Better Burlesque Dancer.

10 Things You Can do to be a Better Burlesque Dancer

We all fall into ruts. We get booked consistently, ...

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Fashion, Beauty And Shopping

Party in Style: Holiday Fashion

Party in Style…

Lingerie and Winter fashion to come, but first ...
Dita von Teese collaborates with Wheels & Dollbaby

Dita and Wheels & Dollbaby Collaborate on Cute Cardigan.

Dita Von Teese and Wheels & Dollbaby have ...
'Tis the Season to look Fabulous!

‘Tis the Season to look Fabulous!

The 21CB editorial team have finally managed to ...

Columns

BVB: Stepping Out of the Full-Time Performance Pressure Cooker

BVB: Stepping Out of the Full-Time Performance Pressure Cooker

When I first sat down to write this piece, I planned to write an article about the challenges ...
Khandie Khisses (©Haley Richardson)

Khandie’s Kholumn: Confidence Knocks

Gosh who hasn't had it?! Someone makes a comment and before you know it you are staring in ...

Khandie’s Kholumn: Networking

It’s a tricky business this burlesque malarkey. Whilst your talents may get you so far, any professional performer ...

Special Features

Miss Astrid: State of the Union Address

Kate Valentine: State of the Union Address

A Note from the Editor This is a compilation of two speeches given at BurlyCon 2011 by Kate ...
Disaburlyties-THUMB

Disaburlyties: Diva Hollywood

We noticed a lot of discussion on various forums about disabilities and health problems that various performers and ...
Disaburlyties-THUMB

Disaburlyties: Adelina Le Shay

We noticed a lot of discussion on various forums about disabilities and health problems that various performers and ...