Hello forum users,

I'm a student from the University of Melbourne, Australia. I'm researching the burlesque subculture.

Would anyone like to share their opinions with me? I may use the information in my paper but it is at your discretion, and I will keep your details anonymous. If you would like to share any information with me, I can provide you with all necessary information to satisfy research ethics requirements.

I have 3 key questions I'd like to ask you:

1) What do you find appealing about the burlesque style, performance, or experience?

2) Do you think that burlesque challenges or subverts mainstream norms of gender and beauty?

2) What do you think about Dita Von Teese? Does she reflect authentic burlesque, or is she too commercial and mainstream?

If you'd like to share these answers with me, you can do so here, or you are more than welcome to email me.

Thank-you for your assistance!