👉 In the context of art, a burlesque is a form of performance or comedy that combines elements of stand-up comedy with a more sexualized and sexually explicit style. It is often performed in strip clubs, nightclubs, and other venues where it can be seen by people who are not typically familiar with such performances. Burlesques have been around for centuries, but they gained popularity during the 1970s and 80s, when they became more mainstream and were performed