Burlesque: Top 10 things you didn't know

Test your knowledge! Here goes...

1. Burlesque has a long and varied history. In it's modern form, it originated in the 19th century as a form of satirical entertainment that parodied highbrow cultural events, and it has evolved over time to include a wide range of performance styles and themes.
   

2. Burlesque has been popularized in recent years by artists such as Dita von Teese and Immodesty Blaize, but it has a long and rich history that includes famous performers like Gypsy Rose Lee and Sally Rand.
   

3. Burlesque performances are as likely to feature slapstick comedy as sexy seductive dance moves.
   

4. You will usually find more women in the crowd of a burlesque show than men.
   

5. Many performers use burlesque as a way to celebrate their bodies and sexuality, and many audience members find it to be a liberating and an inclusive experience.
   

6. Burlesque is often associated with 1920's to 50's vintage glamour and retro aesthetics, but it can also incorporate more contemporary themes and styles like modern rock music or 90's fashion.
   

7. The world burlesque comes from the a word meaning to parody or exaggerate. 
   

8. Burlesque can be performed by people of all genders including men in which case it's often called boylesque or brolesque depending on how camp it is. . 
   

9. Burlesque is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular media, but it is a diverse and inclusive art form that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.
   

10. Burlesque acts today almost always end in nipple tassels- no more and no less.