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.
Notable women who have worked as showgirls
Showgirls in popular culture
- 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.
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)
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