In the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Document, Lexee Smith, a prominent choreographer and social media sensation, shares insights into her artistic journey influenced by childhood explorations. She reflects on her rebellion against exploitative dance environments, leading to a more authentic self-expression showcased on platforms like Instagram. In a compelling conversation with burlesque icon Dita Von Teese, both women reveal how their early fascinations fueled their careers. Von Teese, despite not feeling skilled enough for ballet, channeled her love for Old Hollywood to create her distinctive performance style, ultimately leading her to success.
"If I had been a better dancer, I would have never taken this path, and I wouldn't be where I am today...it was trying to find a way to perform in my own way."
"This moment, captured and posted in a several-slide carousel on Instagram, feels intimate. A woman, playing dress-up with a fringed scarf...moving the way her body wants her to."
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