Burlesque star Dita Von Teese shocked that Americans still find the dance routine taboo
By Isabella
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese said she is shocked that Americans still find the dance routine so taboo.
The 37-year-old star has been performing burlesque since 1993 and has also worked as a glamour model.
Von Teese told FOX News: “I don’t mean to America bash, but it is interesting that burlesque is an American invention.
“Burlesque as we know it and the great burlesque was prevalent in America in the 30s and 40s in big theatres with big stars that were in the movies and on TV and wrote books.
“It’s shocking to imagine it is now 75 years later and people are still saying, ‘I don’t get it, she’s a stripper’.”
She added: “I don’t mind being called [a stripper] because that is what I do, but I don’t understand why there is such a taboo attached to it.
“Basically what I do is like an actress that has nude scenes in a movie. It’s part of the role and it’s part of what my show is. It’s not really any different. I think it’s just too easy for people to criticise.”
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