In the Deep South, the throwback to days gone by is back on center stage and it's back big as burlesque preformers are ressurecting the art of the dance.
Burlesque dancer "Trixie Minx" said, "When you can bring in artistry and costuming and dance and music, it becomes much more than just a strip tease. It's this huge collaborative art, and I think that's what the big popularity is."
Burlesque had its heyday in the 1900s but fadeded in the 60s. Then came a resurgence in the 90s. Now there's what's being called an all-out explosion.
"Most major cities have a burlesque troupe - or, five. Seattle, Chicago, New York. The Carolinas have a couple of really large troupes that have been around for awhile. New Orleans is huge with the burlesque scene. Atlanta," said "Mama Dixie."
It used to be that men were the biggest fans. Its modern-day audience is now varied. There are retired couples, women, and guys in college. They're all going for the dancing, music, and comedy.
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