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bur-lesque (br-lsk)
n.
1. A literary or dramatic work that ridicules
a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style.
See Synonyms at caricature.
2. A ludicrous or mocking imitation; a travesty: The antics of the defense attorneys turned
the trial into a burlesque of justice.
3. A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
[From
French, comical, from Italian burlesco, from burla, joke,probably from Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *burrula, diminutive of
Late Latin burrae, nonsense,from burra, wool.]
We are a dance troupe that is performing all throughout the Bay Area of California. Our show provides
a healthy mix of satire, sass, wit, sex, dance, and more... If you are local, don't miss us!
We
support all of the women and men striving to bring back what was once the ultimate form of taboo entertainment. We acknowlege
all of those who share the love of the best stage shows ever - Dita Von Tease, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Roky Roulette, The Lollies,
Black Cat Burlesque, The Devil-ettes, and all the rest... - Hold onto your hats, ladies and gentlemen, these are the shows
your parents warned you about, and the ones they snuck out of the house, after tucking you in, to see. Bettie would be proud...
Our Mission: To make you realize that your idea of "taboo," is
but childs play compared to us...
<i>We are sassy, brassy, and daring... We are lush,
plush, and charming... We'll rock your world with fishnets, corsetts, and the audacity to seduce you and your lovers... -
We sing, we dance, we offend - We are members of the army that is invading the world with Burlesque once more...</i>
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