Definitions by Terra Imperator

stripper name 

One can determine if a woman is an ecdysiast by her professional name. An ecdysiast's professional name is usually either a double entendre or invokes financial success.

EXAMPLES:

Peaches
Lucious
Juicy
Diamond
Jewel
Ruby Jade

stripper name by Terra Imperator May 13, 2004

ecdysiast 

One who performs striptease; a stripper; most strippers are female, although some are male

Ecdysiasts dance seductively while removing articles of clothing, usually during live performances. Most ecdysiasts perform striptease for tips.

ecdysiast by Terra Imperator May 13, 2004

burlesque 

A variety show that uses comedians, ecdysiasts, and musicians. The ecdysiasts (READ: strippers) often required to sing and dance while removing their clothes in a seductive manner. There is usualy a master of ceremonies betwixt acts.

Burlesque shows are precursors to vaudeville. Vaudville is the precursor to the American musical. Burlesque is the "grandfather" of the American musical!

burlesque by Terra Imperator May 13, 2004

striptease

The "art" (wink, wink) of seductive dancing while removing clothing; performed by ecdysiasts

I love the was Lucious does her striptease!

striptease by Terra Imperator May 13, 2004

stripper 

an ecdysiast; one who performs striptease: that is, one who dances seductive while removing her clothing

Most strippers are women. Most strippers perform striptease for economic reasosn (they need the moner).

stripper by Terra Imperator May 13, 2004