For years, I tried to run away from the person I really am and denied the feelings I’ve always, since I can remember, felt. In doing so, I hurt others around me, but most of all, I hurt myself. I feel ...

The warning comes from the emcee, resting against his two crutches, his eyes protected by sunglasses warding off the harsh spotlight. "Now, you can't touch the dancers, but the dancers can touch you!" ...

Last weekend, I helped out with a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed burlesque show. Having no background in theater and even less in burlesque, I was only barely prepared for my job duties. Here’s what I ...

Saturday, March 4, 2006 Dollie Rivas, a former Vegas Showgirl who now teaches dance at Audubon Montessori, works with dancer Trixie Minx prior to the 50's-style Bustout Burlesque show at Tipitina's ...

Enjoy a fabulous cocktail, dance to the jamz of our DJ and check out some over the top, sultry performances by some of our favorite performers from around the country at this official opening night ...

Performers dance as lions and lion tamers in a previous Shakedown Circus. The seventh iteration of the body-positive burlesque show comes to the Church of the Sparkling Unicorn on Saturday. Creative ...

I could feel sweat dripping down every crevice. For my burlesque show, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad, I was cloaked in a Hasidic costume, a man’s full itchy wool suit, fake payot, and a fur hat — all ...

The Deadly Sins Burlesque show is a variety show in one of the strictest senses of the word. The monthly burlesque and sideshow showcase held at Wits End in Deep Ellum starts out with beautiful ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. She’s an accountant by day, but Kitten Von Hellcat moonlights as a burlesque ...

Question: What inspired you to dance? Answer: When I was a little girl it was my parents' love for music and dance. I could see the love and joy they received from the music and movement and was ...