Lily St. Cyr

Besides performing and costuming I've been reading and learning about the history and performers of burlesque. I hope to share with you on occation some ladies that inspire me.

Lily St. Cyr, Gilded Lily as they called her was simply stunning. This burlesque super star was doing her thing tempting and teasing in the 1950's. I can only imagine how she looked on stage, a sultry beauty with insanely amazing legs! From her pictures I think she was pure sex with class and knew how to have

fun.

 I don't know much about Miss. Lily only a few things I read online about her. For example; she was friends with Marilyn Monroe and Marilyn based her image after Lily. I get inspiration for myself from Marilyn, so I thought I would look into who this Lily St. Cyr is.  I found a book on amazon about her today, its coming in the mail and I can't wait to read it.

What I love about her in this video is her playfulness, how sexy she is, and how classy she looks. She is not over the top, she is not vulgar in anyway.

 Looking at these photos, I have learned a lot and have been inspired about posing, teasing, and costumes. I hope you get something from them too.

I think it's important as a performer to look into the past of your art and learn from the performers who came before you and paved your way.

xoxo

Dangerous Delilah