Alexandra the Great 48 started burlesque dancing at the age of 25 and in a time when the art was still being compared to stripping. Beginning her career in the mid-1960s, Alexandra the Great 48 would pioneer an art form that would evolve into the Neo-burlesque Movement. Neo-burlesque remains true to its predecessor in that it is a performance based on satire and political commentary, but today’s version of the art form is more inclusive of diverse perspectives.
The two most overriding themes of neo-burlesque rely on vintage and underground styles. Vintage burlesque dancing remains true to its earlier form where the striptease and the elaborate costumes take center stage. Conversely, the underground style of burlesque shows the art form’s evolution.
