Russian
бурлеск Theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts.
Synonyms
Examples for "burlesque"
Examples for "burlesque"
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ER: I started doing burlesque, April is going to make five years.
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This grave scene was fully contrasted by the burlesque Duke of Newcastle.
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Maskelyne often took the part of the burlesque spirit medium or wizard.
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In this way neo-burlesque performers bring burlesque back to its theatrical roots.
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EBONY: A lot of burlesque performers tour and perform away from home.
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A burlesque performance could not rob that music of its charm.
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Since 1997, the troupe has electrified audiences with smart, sensual performances that feature a fierce-yet-playful take on both traditional and modern burlesque performance.
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It could be argued that African- American burlesque performers had more press and widespread acceptance than their White colleagues.
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Amalric has, it seems, been following the recent revival in American burlesque and has also attempted to make a film concerning that exotic diversion.
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Especially if the panto you are in is also a burlesque show.
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This annual all-Black Burlesque review is more than just a burlesque show.
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Mr. Turner, the manager of the burlesque show, had refused a drink.
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When the burlesque show caught up with him he was in bed.
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This might be the most complex and meaningful burlesque show you've ever seen.
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It's a village fete, a carnival, a live art event, a frat party, a burlesque entertainment, a cut-price Frieze, a family day out.