Prior to her Burlesque dance days, Dorian Dennis obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from New York University., In the early 1950’s she began modeling for Men’s magazines, as well as controversial fetish photographer Irving Claw. Dorian Dennis began stripping in 1953 eventually becoming one of the top 15 exotic dancers in the country. She retired from the world of stripping and burlesque in 1969 prior to her death of cancer at age 46.