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Burlesque dancer, producer, costumer, and art historian www.ionafortune.com DM for commissions

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Duncan Aviation in Lincoln is in the Epstein Files. From the files I found show annual inspections & repairs of Epstein’s jet(s) from 2004-2019 in Lincoln and Battle Creek, MI..

EFTA01245001 is from a FBI anonymous tipster that states Epstein had pimps trafficking minors from Lincoln, NE.

10.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There have been more files posted that include Duncan Aviation or sometimes called β€œDuncan Avionics” or β€œDuncan AV.”

10.02.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are the specific document names that involve JK Rowling and Epstein:
EFTA02465772
EFTA02240643
EFTA002922680
EFTA02241001
EFTA02240802
EFTA02242147
EFTA02245846
EFTA00828113
Possible link to β€œJx” as JK: EFTA01896613
These emails are all after 08/09 when Epstein was in prison for pedo crimes

04.02.2026 20:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new statement from Epstein survivors:

"Once again, survivors are having their names and identifying information exposed, while the men who abused us remain hidden and protected. That is outrageous."

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Expect the sultry sway of 1950s and 1960s burlesque, the slow-burn glamour of mid‑century showgirls, and the irresistible pulse of vintage bump‑and‑grind tunes that defined the golden era.
Friday, February 13 @ The Reading Room, Omaha
8 PM Doors, 9 PM Show | Tickets @ teaseorama.eventbrite.com
xoxo

26.01.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nebraska Burlesque & Fan Dancer Alene Hoover, 1931
ionafortune.com/2026/01/06/a...

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This Thursday at The Reading Room Omaha! #burlesque #neburlyq #social

26.01.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today I hit a milestone I’ve been quietly working towards this year: 100 articles published on my website!
From deep dives into performance history to spotlights on burlesque starsβ€” every piece has been a way to keep the history alive and accessible.
#HistoryofBurlesque #BurlesqueHistorian #NEBurlyQ

29.12.2025 02:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ Introducing The Velvet Verseβ€”a brand-new literary burlesque experience where poetry strips down and storytelling gets sultry!

Join us Friday, Oct. 3 at The Reading Room for our first show, blending bold performance with bookish charm!

πŸ•— 8PM | 🎟️ $25 | 🍸 21+
πŸ“1505 Farnam St
Tix on eventbrite!

28.09.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Purris is teaching burlyq classes!
Saturdays from 10am-12pm! @purrisstilton.bsky.social
www.snapproductions.com/events/the-b...

03.06.2025 04:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Get ready to shop at Nebrask-Gay Market! I’ll be selling reusable pasties, boas, and more!

June 22nd from 11am-4pm at Floors, Floors, Floors (7052 Maple St. Omaha, NE)

Swing by and shop something dazzling! πŸ’–πŸŒˆ #NebraskGayMarket #BurlesqueBoutique #burlesque #burlesquedancer #omahaburlyq

01.06.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello folks! I’m seeking to connect with individuals who performed burlesque in the past! If you or someone you know has a history in burlesque and would like to share your experiences, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to me via email❀️✨ #Burlesque #burlesk #burlesquehistory

25.03.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Burlesque in Beatrice Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Beatrice, Nebraska, might not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of burlesque. However, like many small towns across America, Beatrice, has i…

Beatrice, Nebraska, might not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of burlesque. However, like many small towns across America, Beatrice, has its own unique story to tell when it comes to entertainment history. Read more below!πŸ‘‡
ionafortune.com/2025/03/25/b...
#burlesque #burlesk

25.03.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is great!

25.03.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's Burlesque Podcast Β· Mae December Β· A show about all things in the sparkly world of burlesque! We talk about the Legends, the history, current events and controversies. True crime and current happenings.

Have you checked out the "Let's Burlesque!" Podcast?
open.spotify.com/show/0zOWtdl...
#burlesque #burlesk #burlesquehistory #burlesquedancer

25.03.2025 00:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Photos courtesy of Leslie Cunningham and TRIBES Entertainment

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β€œHarlem in Havana” was a groundbreaking traveling revue that showcased Black & Cuban performers during the segregation era. The revue featured a mix of music, dance, comedy, and burlesque, captivating audiences! Read more below:
ionafortune.com/2025/03/19/h...
#burlesque #burlesk #burlesquehistory

22.03.2025 17:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hot Mikado was a 1939 burlesque a comic opera. It featured an all-African-American cast and brought a jazz-infused twist to the 1885 opera. Read more about the cultural significance of the production in my new article:
ionafortune.com/2025/03/17/t...
#burlesquehistory #burlesk #burlesque #burlyq

18.03.2025 02:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I spoke on the Let's Burlesque podcast about the life of Rosita Royce "The Dove Dancer"! Listen on Spotify now! #burlesque #burlesk #burlesquehistory

17.03.2025 22:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so excited for this episode of Let’s Burlesque! β€οΈπŸ€—

16.03.2025 13:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Burlesque Dancers of Color The art of burlesque has long been a stage for bold self-expression, dazzling creativity, and fearless individuality. Yet, beneath the sequins and spotlight, history often overlooks the contributio…

Burlesque has long been a stage for bold self-expression, yet history often overlooks the contributions of POC performers, who defied racist societal norms. This article celebrates those unsung POC performers and honor their impact on the burlesque world!
ionafortune.com/2025/03/11/b...
#burlesque

11.03.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œBurlesque in Harlem” 1949 β€œBurlesque in Harlem” was a 1949 movie showcasing black entertainers. The film was also released under the titles β€œRock & Roll Burlesque” and β€œA French Peep Show.&…

"Burlesque in Harlem" was a 1949 movie showcasing black entertainers from the Chitlin' Circuit. Read more about the acts showcased in the movie in my article: ionafortune.com/2025/03/10/b...
#burlesquehistory #burlesque #burlesk #historyofburlesque #blackburlesque #burlesqueinharlem #striptease

11.03.2025 01:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lectures The History of Burlesque Costuming A Lecture with Iona Fortune Listen to Iona Fortune, a burlesque dancer and art historian, as she dives into the history behind the costumes so lovingly wornβ€”and t…

Yes! You can access it here: ionafortune.com/lectures/

07.03.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on Friday February 28th, as I dive into the history behind the costumes so lovingly taken off!

ionafortune.wordpress.com/rsvp/

Can't make the in person lecture? RSVP at the link above and I will share a recording of the lecture post-event!

#burlesque #burlesquehistory #burlyq #burlesk

21.02.2025 16:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A preview clip of Cab Calloway with his band performing "Minnie the Moocher" in 1932
#jazz #cabcalloway

18.02.2025 03:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every body is a burlesque body!
Burlesque is for everyone!
#burlesque #burlyq #burlesquedancer #burlesquehistory #everybodyisaburlesquebody
Posters by me.. Dancers by Jelena Katkova

09.02.2025 22:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarza was a Black burlesque and shake dancer from the 1940s through the 1960s. She was born Pauline Young in Detroit, Michigan and was featured in the film "Burlesque in Harlem"!
Learn more about her career in my article: ionafortune.com/blogs/perfor...
Thanks for reading β™₯️

08.02.2025 03:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Noma was a famous fan dancer of color in the 1930s. She performed all over the country..Her fans cost between $200 and $300 ($4k-7k today), were made of pink and white ostrich feathers. Learn more about her career here: ionafortune.com/blogs/perfor...
#burlesque #burlyq #burlesquehistory #burlesk

06.02.2025 01:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SAVE THE DATE for my next lecture on the History of Burlesque Costuming!!

Friday February 28th
6:00pm Doors
7:00pm Lecture with Q&A
Where: North Omaha, NE

More details to be revealed!

#burlyq #burlesque #burlesquehistory #burlesquedancer #omahaburlesque #cabaret #costume #costumehistory

04.02.2025 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 photographs in a triptych. The each show Amy Spencer, a black 1920s burlesque dancer. The photo shows a close up of her makeup and short bob and pearl necklace. She has dark lips, dark eyes, and eye brows. The center photo is a far away photo of Spencer, lifting her ruffled can-can skirt up like 'wings', her arms stretching straight out. The right photo is another close up of Spencer, flapper bob, pearl necklace, and a large ostrich feather boa, hiding her nude chest.

3 photographs in a triptych. The each show Amy Spencer, a black 1920s burlesque dancer. The photo shows a close up of her makeup and short bob and pearl necklace. She has dark lips, dark eyes, and eye brows. The center photo is a far away photo of Spencer, lifting her ruffled can-can skirt up like 'wings', her arms stretching straight out. The right photo is another close up of Spencer, flapper bob, pearl necklace, and a large ostrich feather boa, hiding her nude chest.

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Happy Black History Month! Amy Spencer was "The Lady with the Fan"! The inspiration for Cab Calloway's infamous song. Did she invent the fan dance before Sally Rand?
Read more about her life and dancing career in my article: ionafortune.com/blogs/perfor... #burlesque #burlesquehistory #blackhistory

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