Sushil Cheema has an interesting piece on New York burlesque theatre and the women who perform there – many of whom are office ladies by day and hot exotic performer by night . . . Burlesque Confidential. The face of burlesque has changed as has the feel and purpose. It is now a post-modern or deconstructed affair of empowerment and erotic celebration for the women who work the stage, a feminist expression of freedom and passion and delight. The history of burlesque has been coopted and transformed. It is also sexy and smart and smooth. Interesting read.