A Bit of Black Burlesque History: Crossword Edition!

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Across
  1. 3. New York neighbourhood whose 1920s "renaissance" launched or elevated many Black American performers' careers
  2. 7. Josephine Baker famously wore a skirt made of these.
  3. 8. A peeler by any other name, one who sheds their skin.
  4. 10. Canada's first primarily-Black burlesque troupe, founded by Dainty Smith
  5. 13. along with 15 Across, one of the foundational movements of burlesque
  6. 14. ____ Bentley, a Black, openly lesbian singer known for her top hat, tails and raunchy lyrics.
  7. 15. along with 13 Across, one of the foundations of burlesque movement
Down
  1. 1. A name often used to refer to Black burlesque artists in the 50s and 60s.
  2. 2. Stage entertainment with variety acts including burlesque, said to be derived from the French "Voix de Ville"
  3. 4. ____ Elling, the "Satin Doll" whose stage name was inspired by friend and collaborator Duke Ellington.
  4. 5. These handy nipple hats allowed performers to take it *almost* all off without risk of arrest.
  5. 6. You may see these on 5 Down, robes, or graduation caps.
  6. 9. ____ Idelle, known as the "Sepia Sally Rand", is considered the first Black fan dancer.
  7. 11. How we shake our fringe-- this move has its origins in ragtime music.
  8. 12. ____ Overton Walker, a vaudeville performer born in 1880 who refused to play to stereotypes.