Brown Skin Showgirls, a photographic collection

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BROWN SKIN SHOWGIRLS

There are many art and entertainment resources that reference the contributions and important role women of color played in shaping the art of dance in North America. However, it is rare to encounter a historically rich and visually stunning book that is dedicated solely to the brown skin showgirl or black burlesque of the early to mid 20th century.

BROWN SKIN SHOWGIRLS is a black and white photographic collection of burlesque, exotic, shake and chorus line dancers, strippers and cross-dressers from Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana Revue during its run on Royal American Shows from 1936 to 1967. This book is guaranteed to expand your knowledge of Black and Cuban performers that shaped American popular culture. Get ready to be titillated! Order your copy now. 

Leslie Cunningham