American burlesque
American burlesque is a type of entertainment that started a long time ago, when our grandmas and grandpas were young. It's similar to a comedy show, but with mostly women performers who wear pretty, sparkly costumes and do fun, sometimes silly dances to songs.
In burlesque, the performers often tease and make fun of things like society's expectations of how a woman should act, or men who think they're better than women. Sometimes they even take off some of their clothes, but don't worry, they never take everything off!
Burlesque became really popular in the early 1900s and even got banned in some places because some people thought it was too naughty. But eventually, it came back and today many people still enjoy watching it in theaters and shows.
So, think of it like a fun and silly dance show with costumes and jokes, and sometimes a little bit of teasing. But it's all in good fun and meant to make people laugh and be entertained.
In burlesque, the performers often tease and make fun of things like society's expectations of how a woman should act, or men who think they're better than women. Sometimes they even take off some of their clothes, but don't worry, they never take everything off!
Burlesque became really popular in the early 1900s and even got banned in some places because some people thought it was too naughty. But eventually, it came back and today many people still enjoy watching it in theaters and shows.
So, think of it like a fun and silly dance show with costumes and jokes, and sometimes a little bit of teasing. But it's all in good fun and meant to make people laugh and be entertained.
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