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Dita Von Teese Rejects Anti‑Feminist Label in German Playboy Interview

She presents her burlesque as inclusive, self‑directed performance grounded in personal agency.

Overview

  • Von Teese calls past accusations of anti‑feminism nonsensical, pointing to enjoyment of her work, financial independence and firm personal boundaries.
  • She says early perceptions from her strip‑club beginnings have shifted over time as more women, queer fans and even teenagers discovered her shows.
  • Her artistic approach prioritizes inclusivity and diverse casting, asserting that beauty and eroticism are not defined by body size, age or other traits.
  • She recounts moving from an unrealized ballet ambition through fetish parties into burlesque, becoming a leading face of the New Burlesque revival.
  • Her new show Nocturnelle is scheduled in Berlin on March 30–31 and April 1, in Oberhausen on April 9 and in Vienna on April 18, according to German outlets.