In the 19th century the word burlesque, meaning "in an upside down style," had a slightly different function. The term originally referred to a wide range of comic plays that had a sexual edge. In the past, the shows were meant to mock the upper class with ludicrous imitation of solemn subjects.
As time went on, the comedic angle shifted to mainly showcase the display of seductive woman with outrageously skimpy attire. Burlesque shows today rely more on the raciness factor and some consider them to be more of a striptease or lap dance. This may be true to some extent, but there are many event venues that attempt to host a more classic and true burlesque show.
Original burlesque shows contain three parts. Exaggerated comedians, drawing on crude humour, performed the first act. The second act was the olio-which is a compilation of varied acts-which included vocal and instrumental musicians, gymnasts, and magical acts. The third performance involved the relevant politics and news features of the time and grotesquely imitated it. The finale usually involved the luring burlesque dancers-the act we most recognize today.
The show, whatever form it takes, is a grand and saucy show to attend. Many argue that the woman's sexual appeal defines the performance instead of the satire and ludicrous imitation that served as the basis of burlesque. People's desire to see erotic behaviour has controlled the original model and has called upon pure seduction to attract audiences.
But, it seems as though more shows are trying to gravitate back to the more innocent and true burlesque beginnings, rather than feed the need to be solely sexual. There are many event venues that grip onto the comedic underpinnings of the past. If you do stumble upon a more traditional show, your night will involve uninhibited laughter with enticing visuals.
As time went on, the comedic angle shifted to mainly showcase the display of seductive woman with outrageously skimpy attire. Burlesque shows today rely more on the raciness factor and some consider them to be more of a striptease or lap dance. This may be true to some extent, but there are many event venues that attempt to host a more classic and true burlesque show.
Original burlesque shows contain three parts. Exaggerated comedians, drawing on crude humour, performed the first act. The second act was the olio-which is a compilation of varied acts-which included vocal and instrumental musicians, gymnasts, and magical acts. The third performance involved the relevant politics and news features of the time and grotesquely imitated it. The finale usually involved the luring burlesque dancers-the act we most recognize today.
The show, whatever form it takes, is a grand and saucy show to attend. Many argue that the woman's sexual appeal defines the performance instead of the satire and ludicrous imitation that served as the basis of burlesque. People's desire to see erotic behaviour has controlled the original model and has called upon pure seduction to attract audiences.
But, it seems as though more shows are trying to gravitate back to the more innocent and true burlesque beginnings, rather than feed the need to be solely sexual. There are many event venues that grip onto the comedic underpinnings of the past. If you do stumble upon a more traditional show, your night will involve uninhibited laughter with enticing visuals.
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