teasing and exhibitionism

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Definition: Number centred upon a situation of seduction and an alluring character, male or female. Usually with a diegetic audience, but not necessarily. Can include movements of strip-tease, figures of exhibition and burlesque theatre.

Example: "Too Darn Hot" (Kiss Me Kate); "Whatever Lola Wants (Damn Yankees); "Naughty But Nice" (The Belle of NY); "Nina" (The Pirate)