Burlesque has been a form of entertainment since the late 17th century. However, it has gone through different iterations and changes over time. Today, it’s more about the art of the tease, with ...

After the pandemic stalled her plans, local artist Velvet Thorn returned to a changing scene and set out to revive burlesque with glamour, humor and purpose.

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Sauntering toward me in the cafe is the legendary burlesque dancer Velvet Ice. She came of age in the funky ’70s but on this Thursday is adorned in a modern black fleece, dark denim flares, and wedge ...

On the first night of the Oregon Burlesque Festival, performer Eva D'Luscious takes the stage for a high heel shoe-themed solo act on Sept. 20, 2024. On a warm Friday night in September, a crowd ...

Kellita Maloof had been dancing since she was young. But she didn’t fully appreciate what dance had given her until she was recovering from a flare up of ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disorder ...

Burlesque celebrates its talented stars and the renaissance of burlesque’s cheeky fun. By Kirk Honeycutt But this tale gets a vibrant makeover in writer-director Steve Antin’s toe-tapping, ...