U.K. attempts to break the World Record for the largest burlesque dance

By Mish Whalen

Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. See a slideshow of World Records here.

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Tourists watch as burlesque enthusiasts and staff of a holiday travel firm walk through Trafalgar Square after a media stunt outside the National Gallery in London on January 3, 2011.

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Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England.

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Comment author avatarCleareye

Hubba, hubba!

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 3, 2011 2:57 PM EST
    Comment author avatarMargaret-2861023

    What a bonny bunch of beautiful burlesque belles - hope they made the record as it was coooold. My eyes are on the babe 2nd right from centre - hard to beat!!!!

      Reply#2 - Mon Jan 3, 2011 5:41 PM EST
      Comment author avatarIL Boy

      Margret I bet they set a record getting some warm clothes on afterwards!

        #2.1 - Mon Jan 3, 2011 7:36 PM EST
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        Comment author avatarKhandie Khisses

        I was one of the dancer/teachers along with Sharon Kay who helped this happen!

        http://khandiekhisses.com/blog/posts/world-record-attempt-attempted-2/

          Reply#3 - Tue Jan 4, 2011 4:17 AM EST
          Comment author avatarLola Le Moire

          I took part it was fabulous, great atmosphere, fabulous venue and dance routine. Had a ball i hope we achieved the record x x

            Reply#4 - Tue Jan 4, 2011 12:04 PM EST
            Comment author avatarHoney Holiday

            I was there- it was a wonderful way to start the year! Very well organised! I hope we achieved the record too- but if we didnt perhaps we can stand in Trafalgar square during a warmer month next time! Haha :)

              Reply#5 - Tue Jan 4, 2011 12:56 PM EST
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