DanceFeathers Professional 20x36" Large Ostrich Feather Fan - Voluminous Luxury Showgirl Fan

Make a Grand Entrance with the DanceFeathers Professional 20x36" Ostrich Feather Fans

Bring authentic Las Vegas showgirl glamour straight to your routine with feather dance fans built for performance. The DanceFeathers Professional 20x36 Inches Large Ostrich Feather Fan is a large handheld prop made from long ostrich plumes attached to a supportive frame, hand-assembled with double-layered ostrich plumes for a fuller, more dramatic stage look in burlesque and showgirl routines. Featuring meticulously selected, high-grade ostrich feathers with exceptional bounce and fluidity, this fan acts as an extension of the dancer’s arms, emphasizing movement and musical expression while giving burlesque dancers, showgirls, drag artists, theatrical costume designers, and other performance artists a durable, visually striking prop.

In the sections that follow, you’ll see how these fans are designed and crafted, their key specifications, color options, occasions for use, how to use them effectively on stage, and what custom order options are available. In fan dancing, performers layer and sweep feather fans to form dynamic shapes such as hearts or peacock-style displays, adding scale, rhythm, and visual impact to each reveal. In burlesque and cabaret, performers use feather fans to conceal and reveal the body, create suspense and drama through manipulation, and build visual geometry that frames the body so every movement reads clearly and reaches the audience—a tradition tied to the feather fan dance made famous in burlesque after Sally Rand popularized it at the 1933 Chicago World Fair.

✨ Why Top Dancers Choose DanceFeathers Burlesque Feather Fans:

• Flawless Fluid Movement: Long, wispy feather fronds catch the air beautifully, helping performers hide and reveal body lines in motion with the glamour that makes fan work so striking on stage and across bodies.

• Heavy-Duty Craftsmanship: Hand-assembled by professionals with quality materials, these ostrich feathers are selected for softness and durability, and each fan is handmade with over 20 years of expertise to support repeated use and keep feathers securely attached even during rapid, high-impact routines.

• Smooth Gliding Action: Most handmade feather fans are built on 12 folding staves, creating the perfectly weighted, balanced feel that supports effortless, seamless one-handed opening and closing.

Burlesque feather fans are often chosen as a matching pair for symmetrical routines. A matching feather boa can complete the costume look.

📐 Specifications:

• Brand: DanceFeathers

• Size: 20 Inches Tall x 36 Inches Wide (When Opened), one option in our broader collection of feather fans offered in three primary sizes.

• Materials: Premium Selected Ostrich Feathers with feather-and-stave construction, using quality materials and bamboo for the fan frame; a custom ostrich feather fan can include up to 48 feathers.

• Color Options: Available in a range of color choices, including white, ivory, burgundy, brown, and teal.

• Ideal Occasions: Drag Queen Performances, Burlesque Extravaganzas, carnivals, concerts, theatrical costume design, and stage routines where dramatic reveals are performed.

• Included: One feather fan is included.

Ostrich feather fans of this style typically feature 48 feathers in total.

💡 Pro Tip for Fan Dance Performers:

Keep your staves well-maintained by wiping them down with a dry microfiber cloth after intensive, sweaty rehearsals. Careful handling and proper storage help maintain fluffiness, and feather fans should be kept away from direct sunlight. Always let the feathers air out before packing them away in your performance gear bag. Avoid water and harsh chemicals on ostrich feathers. A gentle shake or light steaming can help restore fluffiness. You can contact DanceFeathers about custom orders or fan orders, and request a quote for a custom order tailored to your requirements; handmade custom orders typically take 4-6 weeks to craft and ship. Contact the team to discuss your requirements before requesting a quote. Our options continue to grow, making it easier to find a product to suit your needs with this in mind.