Chippendales, Male dance troupe at Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, US.
Chippendales is a male dance troupe performing at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The dancers move through synchronized routines wearing black bow ties, white cuffs, and collars over bare chests, shifting between choreographed formations that emphasize athletic movement.
Somen Banerjee and Bruce Nahin founded the troupe in 1979 as the first male dance act aimed at female audiences. The show later relocated to Las Vegas and became a fixture in the city's entertainment scene.
The dance group transformed entertainment standards by introducing a new form of theatrical performance that combined athletic dance with male aesthetic presentation.
The show runs nightly at the Rio Hotel and Casino, though the troupe also tours internationally. Visitors should check ahead to confirm the show is scheduled for their intended evening, as there are occasional changes to the calendar.
The dancers filed for union representation in 2024, becoming the first all-male revue in Las Vegas to take that step. The filing marked a shift in working conditions within the city's entertainment industry.
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