What does the word 'burlesque' make you think of? Feathers - sequins - a sultry striptease? Christina Aguilera in the eponymous 2010 film? Or perhaps Taylor Swift, who worked with America's Dita Von Teese and is set to release an album titled The Life of a Showgirl.
Whatever your take on it - whether you see it as performance art or soft pornography - burlesque is riding another pop culture wave.
Evana De Lune is one of Australia's most well-known burlesque performers. She talks to Mihingarangi about the contemporary appeal of burlesque - particularly to women.
Evana De Lune Photo: Alex Lea Photography (left) and Georgia Maloney (right)
