World Burlesque Day is observed annually on April 26 as a tribute to a distinct art form. Burlesque dancing shows feature comedic and provocative musical and dramatic performances by women. World Burlesque Day is dedicated to the celebration and elevation of burlesque and serves to increase the global visibility of the art form.
The background of World Burlesque Day
Burlesque is a form of entertainment comparable to a cabaret, for those who are unfamiliar with the term. During the early decades of the 20th century, it was wildly popular. There would be strippers, performers, and a master of ceremonies in this glamorous, satirical, raunchy, and irreverent performance.
World Burlesque Day was founded in 2022 by Sapphira, a burlesque performer, author, and mental-health advocate. She created World Burlesque Day as a means to bring together individuals who are passionate about all aspects of burlesque. She also wished for this holiday to serve as a forum for people to share their tales, thereby encouraging others to discover their own sense of style and independence through burlesque. Sapphira has been a burlesque performer since 2004. She claims that burlesque has helped her surmount mental health issues and that it can help others who are also struggling.
She chose April 26 as the date for World Burlesque Day to commemorate Gipsy Rose Lee, one of the foremost burlesque performers of the 1930s, who passed away 50 years prior. Today, burlesque has transformed into neo-burlesque, which is founded on classic burlesque. Although burlesque has evolved over the years, all varieties of burlesque remain popular.
On World Burlesque Day, burlesque enthusiasts from all over the world commemorate the activities designed by the day’s founder to promote the art form and recruit new performers.
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WORLD BURLESQUE DAY ACTIVITIES
Learn burlesque
The best method to observe World Burlesque Day is to study the art. You can learn about burlesque by taking a class, watching online tutorials, or interacting with burlesque performers.
Attend the events.
On World Burlesque Day, hundreds of activities will take place around the world. These activities include, among others, burlesque-themed book readings, seminars, and live performances.
Invite others to observe
On World Burlesque Day, one of the best things you can do is introduce this delightful art form to your friends, family, or coworkers. Who can say? Perhaps they will develop a passion for burlesque!
5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BURLESQUE
The performances of classic burlesque are more opulent, refined, and poised.
Burlesque artists believe that the tease is more essential than the strip.
Burlesque performances typically take place on smaller stages, creating a more intimate setting and bringing the audience closer to the performers, allowing for a better view of the costumes.
Burlesque performances feature hundreds of performers serving thousands of spectators.
Burlesque performances have more titles and identities than any other type of performance.
WORLD BURLESQUE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 26 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | April 26 | Friday |
| 2025 | April 26 | Saturday |
| 2026 | April 26 | Sunday |
| 2027 | April 26 | Monday |
