About Burlesque
Pre 18th century, the term Burlesque was used to describe humorous theatrical entertainment involving parody and satire and can be linked to the Italian ‘Commedia dell’arte’ of the 16th century.
In England during the 19th and 20th centuries Burlesque became a term for dramatic productions which made a mockery of traditional stage conventions whereas in 20th century America, Burlesque was used to describe Vaudeville style variety shows which had a strong emphasis on strip tease.
During the ‘Golden Age of Burlesque’, between the 1920’s and 1940’s, performers used elaborate costumes, sets, props and theatrical effects to deliver their mixture of suggestive and risqué dance, striptease, song, comedy and magic to packed theatres. Artists such as Gypsy Rose Lee and Sally Rand were celebrities of their time.
In 1960, Ann Corio, a Burlesque Queen of the 20’s and 30’s called her latest revue ‘This Was Burlesque’. Modern stripping had discarded the charm and comedy associated with Burlesque and the scene died out.
Since the early 1990’s, Burlesque has been enjoying an increasingly popular revival in America and across Europe thanks to the likes of Dita von Teese and Immodesty Blaize. Neo Burlesque attempts to recapture the charm, wit, variety, parody and glamour of the ‘Golden Age’ and lives on in the UK at nights hosted by The Whoopee Club and Wam Bam Club where the ‘tease’ has been put cheekily back into stripping!
About Miss Daisy Deluxe
Daisy began her dance training in sunny High Wycombe before successfully auditioning for London Junior Ballet and then The Young Place. She went on to study professionally at London Contemporary Dance School for one year and than at Laban for three years, graduating with a Professional Diploma in Dance Theatre.
Daisy worked for eight years as a professional showgirl/cabaret dancer in casinos, music theatres and 5 star hotels throughout Europe, and as a dance teacher and choreographer in London in between contracts. Daisy recently graduated from Bucks New University with a first class degree in professional dance development.
Daisy can be booked to perform burlesque as a solo artist and with her troupe, The Diamond Daahlings. Recent shows include The Alt Collective (Devolution Magazine), Penthouse Cabaret, Alternative Wycombe, Notnight (Queen of Hoxton), The Cavendish Variety Night, Rockabilly Riot, and The Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India.
For further information or to book, please contact us!
What we offer
- Burlesque Classes & Workshops
- Showgirl Workshops
- Burlesque Hen Parties
- Burlesque Performances
