The Velvet Hammer
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The Velvet Hammer Burlesque was the first burlesque troupe of the New Burlesque era and is generally credited with bringing about the New Burlesque revival. Formed by Michelle Carr and Elvia Lehman in Los Angeles in 1995, performers have included Kitten de Ville, Catherine d'Lish, Miss Astrid, Ursulina and many others.