Cherokee Rose, who won the prize for "most classic" dancer at the 2012 "Great Burlesque Exposition," performs at the opening of this year's conference. (Greg Cook) The crowd arriving last night for ...

“When you do the shimmy,” explains Lola Van Ella, St. Louis burlesque dancer and owner of Van Ella Studios, “think of it as you have two elevator buttons right in front of your shoulders and you’re ...

Burlesque sensations Kitten de Ville, Ruby Joule and Jolie Goodnight are on the road for their summer tour, “Road Strip!” and they'll be stopping in Boise for a variety of events, even offering the ...

From twirling tassels to lap dancing, Audrey Tang says her classes help women rediscover parts of themselves they’ve forgotten.

Burlesque has been titillating audiences since the 17th century, but more recently the dance has been heating up the fitness scene. Think of burlesque dancers as a blend of strippers and showgirls. It ...