Depending on which bars you happen to hang out in on a Saturday night, burlesque is either a dying art form or an entertainment that's been undergoing an extended rebirth. Truth is, there are many places where burlesque dancers thrive and twirl to the delight of hip young things who know how to appreciate babes with sexy moves. Self-proclaimed Brooklyn "badass" Cherry Bomb is one such lady of the stage who not only shakes it for her fans, but chronicles her world on a smart and entertaining blog. We sat her down to see what makes her tassels spin.

· Cherry Bomb's New York City Burlesque Blog: The Queen of Cream (blog, photos + more @ cherrybombnyc.blogspot.com)
· Shot by Richard Blakeley/Edited by Nick McGlynn

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