SHOWGIRL

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.
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 this is not necessarily the case.
"Showgirl" is often used as a term for a promotional model.

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Notable women who have worked as showgirls

Showgirls in popular culture

Revues which use showgirls in their productions

Notable women who have worked as showgirls

★ Joan Brown

★ Maria Ford

★ Christine Keeler

★ Barbara Blakely Marx

★ Valerie Perrine

★ Dorothy Kloss

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 successful 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''.

★ The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries have many primary materials relating to showgirls, some of which is included in Showgirlsa digital collection featuring a visual history of Las Vegas entertainment and focusing specifically on the iconic Las Vegas showgirl.

Revues which use showgirls in their productions

★ ''Folies Bergère'' (Paris, Las Vegas)

★ ''Moulin Rouge'' (Paris)

★ ''Jubilee!'' (Bally's Las Vegas)

★ ''Splash'' (Riviera (hotel and casino), Las Vegas)

★ ''The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies'' (Palm Springs, California; unique in that the chorus line is of showgirls in their 50s, 60s and 70s)