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Showgirl
Female performer in a theatrical revue / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about female stage performers. For the 1995 film, see Showgirls. For other uses, see Showgirl (disambiguation).
See also: Vedette (cabaret) and Chorus line
A showgirl is a female performer in a theatrical revue who wears an exotic and revealing costume and in some shows may appear topless. Showgirls are usually dancers, sometimes performing as chorus girls, burlesque dancers or fan dancers,[1] and many are classically trained with skills in ballet. The term showgirl is also sometimes used by strippers and some strip clubs use it as part of their business name.[2]
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