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A mother, who fell in love with burlesque dancing after discovering it as a hobby, is hoping to pass on her passion to others after starting classes in the art form. Abi Marshall, known by her burlesque name Sweet Fantasy, has begun teaching lessons at Gissing Community Centre. The 33-year-old, who cares for her seven-year-old daughter, who has leukaemia, took up burlesque a year ago as a way to meet friends and build confidence. “I was really looking for something to have a bit of me time with and find a bit of an identity other than being a mum and a carer,” said Mrs Marshall, from Gislingha…