What is a burlesque show? The answer to this question is known to everyone who has seen Steve Entin's movie of the same name, which was released in wide distribution in 2010. Beautiful, spectacular women in erotic robes dancing on stage - that’s what immediately comes to mind. Let's look at the origins of this art, how it originated and what it is today.
Burlesque show is a parody
You will be surprised, but having examined the etymology of the French word “burlesque”, we learn that it is derived from the Italian burla - “joke”. This type of art was formed and stood out in a separate dance movement for a long time - in the era of the Italian Renaissance. What is the burlesque joke?
A burlesque show is a humorous or comic presentation of serious works through completely inappropriate images and stylistic decisions. In addition, the heroes during the action dressed in unusual costumes for this image. For example, men put on dresses, and girls put on stockings or transparent robes to appear in a more erotic form. Close to burlesque is also a travesty - the process of narrating about the low in high style.
Background
In fact, burlesque appeared much earlier than in the 16-17th centuries of our era. The first mention of parody dance can be found in ancient literature. A vivid example is the parody of the Iliad - the work “The War of Mice and Frogs”. The actors who portrayed the main characters were dressed, instead of warlike armor, in completely inappropriate costumes.
The second time, a burst of burlesque development occurred in Italy in the middle of the 17th century. The works of Virgil's Aeneid and Boyardo's Roland in Love were redone. Actresses starring appeared on the scene in a very frivolous way. Then, works rewritten in burlesque began to appear in France - the first were Voltaire's Henriad and the same Aeneid. Such popularity of the ancient work is explained by the fact that "Aeneid" was highly revered by philosophers and humanists of all time.
Direction development
Since the 18th century, burlesque shows are more an erotic dance with striptease elements. Such art was perceived by men with a bang, but in the 20th century burlesque went into the shadows. The world sexual revolution, a large number of erotic scenes in all films and theatrical productions noticeably reduced the audience’s interest in almost modest burlesque.
Modernity
At the moment, burlesque shows are again a trendy and interesting course of art for the audience. The widespread demonstration of naked nature has revived subtle eroticism along with vintage hats and dresses, elegant shoes, lace lace stockings.
The most famous burlesque stars are the world famous Dita von Teese, Kitty Clough from Britain, our compatriot Lyalya Bezhetskaya, La Contessa from Sweden, Britons Immodesti Blaise and Gwendoline Lamur, Katerin de Lish from the USA. Many American actresses and singers (Christina Aguiller, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez) often hold fashion photo sessions in burlesque style.
What is burlesque clothing?
If you want to add some gloss to your style, you can easily do it. There is no need to completely update your wardrobe, perhaps you already have the necessary things. Burlesque show is restraint and light eroticism, which can be traced in every detail of clothing. No trousers and jeans, unisex shirts and golfs. Forget about sneakers, ballet shoes, comfortable shoes with flat soles. Give preference to dresses and wide skirts with petticoats, turn-down collar blouses.
Replace the usual comfortable tights with fishnet stockings with a belt or garters. Let your shoes be on a low thin heel, but do not wear high heels or platform shoes. Burlesque-style lingerie is an emphasis on a slim silhouette and femininity. Guipure, lace, lace and velvet, tiny satin bows ... Forget about cotton and comfortable sports bras. The main thing - do not overload.