Venus La Doll began her career as a dancer and comedienne but wasn’t finding much success. After making the switch to burlesque dancing her pay tripled within seven months, according to Jet magazine at the time. Venus La Doll soon became a must-see shake dancer of the era. She was known for performing in Chicago at the Club DeLisa even teaching Rose Marie Black, according to the Chicago Tribune. #blackgirlmagic #blackhistory #ruthbrown #ruthbrown #burlesque #venusladoll
















