Local Rochester Burlesque Performer "Ivy Delite", 27, poses for a portrait in her home green room on Oct 13, 2023. Ivy started burlesque performance after doing drag performances with her best friend for a few years. After the Covid-19 pandemic Ivy saw multiple burlesque performances before deciding she wanted to do it herself; within the past 6 months her and a few of her close friends have begun their own burlesque performance group. "Burlesque has not only help me feel more comfortable showcasing how I was able to move and the arts and crafts I love to do, but it also helped me to become more confident and helping people feel empowered in their bodies."