Burlesque performers both local and international, tour new Zealand for the 2013 Burlesque festival.
The legacy documentary was filmed over the last seven years. It follows the personal journeys of profile performers in the New Zealand burlesque community. How they chose their names, what is personal about burlesque for them, what the highlights have been during their time twirling tassels and popping buttons on stage. The New Zealand Burlesque Festival offers an opportunity to experience the glitz and glamour of burlesque with shows, workshops and more. Not just for industry people, the Festival offers audiences the experience of top level burlesque across different styles, as well as the opportunity to learn the art of burlesque. Performers from around New Zealand and internationally come to showcase and professionally develop their skills at NZBF. In this film they share how they found themselves dancing in the glitterverse.Performers discuss feminism, stigmas, wardrobe malfunctions, styles of performance, inspirations and achievements. The highs and lows shared candidly while showcasing their passion and talent on stage. A community dedicated to their art, bravely exposing themselves in front of rooms of strangers. Recovering from injuries, leaving their day jobs and committing to the art form, reborn as creatures of the night clubs. What hurdles have they passed through to become part of the community? How have they dealt with criticism from family, friends and the public? What have they had to sacrifice to step onto the stage in pursuit of the Art of the Tease? What IS the Art of the Tease?
