Ivy Delite

Local Rochester Burlesque Performer "Ivy Delite", 27, poses for portraits 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."