The "White Fantasy" of Black Movement
While Shake Queens mainly focuses on femme shakers, there was a straight cis male shaker named "Snakehips" Tucker that revolutionized...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Sep 184 min
This Charmed Life: I Contain Multitudes!
Hi everyone! Bebe Bardeaux here, and I have super exciting news for you all! clears throat, waits for folx to gather : I'M HAVING A...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Apr 245 min
Burlesque Plagiarism: Is This Still a Thing?
What exactly is burlesque plagiarism to an art form steeped in history and inspiration?
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Bebe Bardeaux
Oct 27, 20234 min
"Do Women Enjoy Watching Shake Dancers?" A Modern Shake Dancer Responds
Earlier this week, I transcribed the1956 Afro-American newspaper article called "Do Women Enjoy Watching Shake Dancers?" for my Patreon....
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jun 7, 20232 min
Popular Shake Dancers in History, Part 2
Hi again! Here's another short video featuring five more popular shake and burlesque dancers. This one showcases dancers from films in...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jun 3, 20231 min
Popular Shake Dancers in History, Part 1
Hi everyone! I'm still hard at work finishing Shake Queens. If you're interested in what I've found while digging around in online...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Mar 8, 20223 min
On Motherhood, Burlesque, & Self-Worth
It's International Women's Day, and I'm tired. As a woman and an artist, I ask... who am I if I'm not proving my worth to anyone and...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 28, 20223 min
Black Burlesque History Timeline, 1930-1939 (Part II)
To view the Black Burlesque History Timeline: 1880-1929, click here. I've previously mentioned this, but I think it bears repeating: my...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Nov 30, 20212 min
Remembering Miss Topsy
Since finding out that Miss Topsy passed away, I've been a bit of an emotional wreck. Because I never actually met Miss Topsy, she is...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Nov 19, 20211 min
Rest in Peace, Miss Topsy
Yesterday, Miss Topsy's family friend commented on an older blog post I wrote about her, letting me know that she had recently passed...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Nov 12, 20214 min
BurlyPod 2021: Getting S*xy with Burlesque History & Education
Although I try my best not to broadcast too much of my personal life on my blog, I can't help but to show certain aspects of my "true...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Nov 4, 20215 min
Is it a Nod or a Steal: On Imitation, Flattery, and Keeping Up With the Burly-Joneses
A very introspective White guy who loved making up quotes once said "Art begins in imitation and ends in innovation." I think about this...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Oct 29, 20213 min
It's a New Dawn, It's a New Day, It's a New Life...
Ooo-wee, I'm on fire!! Two posts in one week? I told y'all the Burly Blog is back! (Happy Halloween, brought to you by this creepy...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Oct 27, 20214 min
Bebe's Burly Blog is Back!
Hello friends, old and new! I started this blog to document my burlesque and vaudeville journey. I wanted a personal and intimate record...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Mar 18, 20215 min
Burlesque is a Battlefield: On Showing Up
I recently had an existential burlesque crisis. Perhaps, looking back through this blog, I'll discover that I've had many existential...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 24, 20212 min
Black Burlesque History Timeline: 1880-1929 (Part I)
Originally published on Patreon. All proceeds go towards the publication of the forthcoming book "AMERICAN SHAKE QUEENS". I wanted to...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jan 10, 20215 min
Loving Burlesque & Pinup Culture as a Black Femme
Hello out there!! It's a not-so-shiny but totally-brand-new year, and I recently realized I'm slowly inching up on my four-year burlesque...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Oct 9, 20203 min
Black Joy Sparkles! "Remember Who You Are"
This past summer, I was dealing with a particularly painful bout of sadness when I received an unexpected package. I was intrigued by...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Jul 17, 20203 min
Call Me Columbus! I've "Discovered" Sewing
I know I haven't posted in a while. Life has been a bit strange lately, in both good and bad ways. I'll do a proper update later. Lots...
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Bebe Bardeaux
Apr 4, 20203 min
Quarantease and Chill: Rare Photos of 1930s Shake Dancers in D.C.
For the past few weeks, much of the world has been on lockdown due to coronavirus. There are no gigs since most bars, restaurants, and...
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