Last October I was asked by one of my favorite local Burlesque Dancer's Dia Diabolique to do a solo with Salty Tassle's. Salty Tassle's is not a troop, but a group of soloists that put together shows every other month. I instantly fell in love. I have always wanted to try burlesque and after seeing the Slippery Kittens perform the previous October I was hooked. The movie "Burlesque" starring Christina Aguilera and Cher created quite the craze. But Burlesque has been one of the oldest forms of seduction. The peep shows with traveling circuses in the 20's and performers during prohibition started off this form of entertainment. Frowned upon by feminists and degraded by religion; nothing stopped Burlesque from blowing up in to something bigger. Strippers we are not, but more of a sultry seduction technique.... covering up with big feathered fan, and pasties. A lot of classic Burlesque will be forever remembered and adored. Bettie Page we thank for that. Even Marilyn Monroe can be considered one of the mother's of Burlesque. And everyone knows Dita Von Teese, the beauty who paved her way with classic burlesque in to world wide fame. You can still see classic Burlesque at places in Paris like The Crazy Horse Paris, and Moulin Rouge. But it has also made it's way to Vegas with the Pussycat Dolls Lounge, The Crazy Horse Paris 2, and in Hollywood with places like The Royal Jelly.
Burlesque has definitely opened up doors for me in the Salt Lake Scene with appearances in promo videos, articles in NOW Salt Lake, photo shoots, boudoir shoots, and now an upcoming reality show with Fitzen Guns and Knives. Come see what Salty Tassle's has to offer on September 15th with our beautiful girls at Bar Deluxe. You won't be disappointed.
xo
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