The word burlesque first came into use in the 16th century in an opera of the Italian Francesco Berni, who called his works burleschi.
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Jose Ramirez
Produced By Jessica Flores |Thursday, May 12, 2011 | 3:47 p.m. PDT
Art class at Esperanza Elementary School is all about how students can develop a sense of identity through their projects....
YOLA
Produced By Helen Jeong |Thursday, May 12, 2011 | 3:47 p.m. PDT
More than 300 Los Angeles children play in a classical orchestra through Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), a free music...
Hollenbeck
Produced By Michael Green |Thursday, May 12, 2011 | 3:47 p.m. PDT
Since 1976, the Hollenbeck Youth Center in East Los Angeles has provided a safe, fun alternative to the streets.
Steampunks
Produced By Holly Butcher |Friday, April 22, 2011 | 8:37 p.m. PDT
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy and Victorian history. The movement...
Kendo
Produced By Sam Osborn |Friday, April 22, 2011 | 8:37 p.m. PDT
Kendo is defined as the "Way of the Sword," and is derived from ancient Samurai tradition. Rather than emphasizing the...
Stunts
Produced By Sharis Delgadillo |Friday, April 22, 2011 | 8:37 p.m. PDT
Through the explosions, high-flying jumps and fights, we often forget about the people performing the stunts in today's action films....
Ping Pong
Produced By Nimisha Thakore, Megan Dickey and Mark Shore |Monday, April 4, 2011 | 3:09 p.m. PDT
Table tennis is becoming a mainstream college sport. In the 1970s, it was used as a political tool to open...
Downhill Skateboarding
Produced By Marie Agnello and Alex Wilk |Monday, April 4, 2011 | 3:09 p.m. PDT
Downhill skateboarding began with surfers who wanted to replicate the feeling of riding on waves. Today, it has evolved into...
Trash
Produced By Albert Sabate |Wednesday, March 30, 2011 | 5:17 p.m. PDT
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Food Desert
Produced By Evan Pondel |Monday, March 21, 2011 | 4:18 p.m. PDT
Los Angeles is known for good, healthy food, but there is a segment of the city's population who often eats...
