This week we were feeling adventurous and playful here at Crane.tv.. which is why when we heard that the legendary Parisian burlesque show was being performed within close proximity to our HQ, we jumped at the opportunity to witness one of the most thrilling and talked about cabaret performances of all time.
Le Crazy Horse is celebrating its 60th anniversary and has for the first time embarked on an international tour. For one month only, Londoners will be able to enjoy the celebrated, burlesque show at the Supperclub, in Notting Hill - a tribute to femininity, creativity, dance and seduction.
Founded in 1951, by Alan Bernardin, an avant-garde artist and art lover, an admirer of the female body and spirit. Bernardin infused Parisian elegance to American burlesque of the early-twentieth century and created a spectacle that over the years has entertained celebrities, artists and politicians, and has established its Parisian venue as the most famous nightspot in the city.
Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, John F. Kennedy, Salvador Dali and Madonna, are just a few that have been entertained there and the Crazy Horse stages have featured guest performances by Dita Von Teese, Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson. Karl Lagerfeld, Azzedine Alaia and Christian Louboutin have all designed costumes for the glamorous acts.
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The notion that its empowering, I think comes from the idea that a woman's body is her own, and no one elses. It can be the object of affection, lust and desire, but in its entirety is something that is unique to each woman--lending power and (to a large degree) control over men both in reality and in our fantasies....
I find it fascinating these shows highlight mainly the sexual aspects of it---mainly to draw attention--which is also juxtaposed against the social and political elements that exist within whatever culture it is being portrayed in (ie. different costumes, some of which are generally considered to be mainly male attire)...
Now, I think for women performing, some of that sense of empowerment comes from feelings that are evoked from the audience--being both desired and respected for putting themselves out bare all (of course, that 'respect' differs from person to person probably based on moral and personal values of women as a whole).
I have been to a couple and although I cant say I was old enough to really grasp the overtones of the message being conveyed, I did always admire women that put themselves on display for the world to see...Most men cant say they would ever do that. Regardless of money. Its an ego thing..
Have at it, commenters! :)