Showgirl
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A showgirl is a dancer or performer in a show, typically in (but not restricted to) Las Vegas, Nevada.
Showgirls usually follow a regimented schedule of work and exercise to keep their bodies fit and in shape for the stage performances. They also may follow a special diet to maintain muscle but not gain fat. The showgirl herself is considered a piece of art or a human sculpture designed to adorn the stage with beautiful, large costumes.
To many producers in Las Vegas, showgirls are considered no more than mannequins. A common misconception of some people who have not been to a dance show is that they think showgirls are part of the sex industry, although they are not.
[edit] Notable women who have worked as showgirls
[edit] Showgirls in popular culture
- The Gold Diggers films, including Gold Diggers (1923), Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929), Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935), Gold Diggers of 1937 (1936), and Gold Diggers of Paris (1937)
- Showgirls: A 1995 movie starring Elizabeth Berkley
- Vega$: A television detective show which was set in Las Vegas made regular use of showgirls as extras.
- Kylie Minogue was inspired by different types of showgirls and named and styled her iconic and amazingly succcesful greatest hits tour therein. Showgirl themes can be seen at many corners through Kylies entire career.
- Several showgirl cars are seen at the Dinoco booth during the animated film Cars.
[edit] Revues which use showgirls in their productions
- Folies Bergere (Paris, Las Vegas)
- Moulin Rouge (Paris)
- Jubilee (Las Vegas)
- Splash (Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas)
- Follies (Palm Springs, California; unique in that the chorus line is of showgirls in their 50s, 60s and 70s)
