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Originally Posted by lolilolita
And what would be an "ideal" BMI for a dancer to have? I know being voluptuous is sexy in the art, but I have been seeing a lot of skinny dancers lately.
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I have never, ever, in all of my research into burlesque read anyone prescribe the ideal body shape.
Burlesque is first and foremost about art and entertainment. Whilst, obviously, body image comes into play, I think this is far more to do with contemporary society than the burlesque art-form. Matters regarding body image are projected on top of it and not at its heart.
I have never been asked for my measurements, weight or BMI during a booking enquiry and, if I were, I would feel very uncomfortable.
I have never heard of anyone losing out on a booking owing to being too slim or too curvy.
When it comes to booking performers for my show, I try to get as much variety (in terms of body shapes and sizes) as possible. I'd hate for anyone to go away from Hot Muffins thinking that burlesque performers have to be a size 8 and brunette/big-busted and red head/size 16 and blonde...