Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in London, England. The dance troupe, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and ...

Mercury Stardust doesn’t know what exactly drew her to Madison’s punk-oriented burlesque dancing scene, she wouldn’t be who she is now without it. Surprisingly, “getting naked in front of strangers” ...

Amid flashing red lights reflecting off the walls of the Louis Room this weekend, audiences were greeted with lacy lingerie, burlesque and pole dancing performances from dancers like “Miss Demeanor” ...

Matt Finish was first attracted to the world of burlesque in November 2011, when a friend of his insisted that he attend a show with her. Despite his disinterest, he went to a Black Cherry Burlesque ...

As we continue our #BringTheLove campaign, this month Relationships Editor Charreah K. Jackson explores burlesque dancing to help embrace her body—and how all women can do the same Breathe into your p ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It's playful, it's full of sparkle and it's great exercise. The latest craze to hit Minneapolis has been around since the 1840s. It's burlesque dancing. At first glance, it might ...

A version of this story ran in the October 2012 issue. AUSTIN—Burlesque dancing is more than 100 years old and has gone through many changes. In Austin, a handful of dedicated troupes are keeping the ...