Meet Tessa Mendoza, Nashville burlesque’s ‘fearless leader’

She dances in her living room, honing the moves she uses on the burlesque stage.

The place is mostly mirrors. There are a few racks of mesh bustiers and costumes made to be easily discarded. There is a purple chez lounge, a Dita Von Teese coffee table book (even though there is no coffee table) and an Elvis Presley Christmas album.

When she kicks, she has to avoid a wooden desk…

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