Top 10 World-Famous Burlesque Dancers
Burlesque dancing has been a popular form of entertainment for centuries, dating all the way back to the Victorian era. It is still appreciated in the 21st century due to its sensual and glamorous appeal. In the world of burlesque dancing, the names of these most famous burlesque dancers are at the very top. Their masterful performances may leave you breathless by the time the curtain is drawn! Top 10 World-Famous Burlesque Dancers 1. Dita Von Teese Such is the influence of Dita Von Teese (born Heather Renée Sweet) that she is considered by many as the “Queen of Burlesque”. Originally, Dita had plans to become a classical ballerina. But, at 19, she visited a stripclub for the first time and was “blown away” by the lack of originality in the routines she saw there. She then became a woman on a mission: to revolutionize the exotic dancing scene. And revolutionized it, she did. Dita Von Teese became a veritable burlesque icon. Her elegant disposition as a classically-tra...