What is BurlyCon?
Burlycon is a community-oriented professional growth and educational convention for Burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados. For its fifth year, BurlyCon will be held in Seattle the weekend of November 1 to 4. BurlyCon will offer classes, workshops, panels, a vendor fair, and social events. BurlyCon is committed to providing an affordable opportunity for performers of all levels to learn, grow, and develop their skills.
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Burlycon is a community-oriented professional growth and educational convention for Burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados. For its fifth year, BurlyCon will be held in Seattle the weekend of November 1 to 4. BurlyCon will offer classes, workshops, panels, a vendor fair, and social events. BurlyCon is committed to providing an affordable opportunity for performers of all levels to learn, grow, and develop their skills.
How is BurlyCon different from other Burlesque events like Exotic World Weekend, New York Burlesque Festival, Tease-O-Rama, and the Great Boston Burlesque Expo?
BurlyCon is focused entirely on community building, educational and social events. There are NO Burlesque shows or performances! There is no contest, and no performance showcase.
Why are there no Burlesque shows at BurlyCon?
There are already several huge national (and International) festivals in which performances play a central role. At all these events, participants want more time for networking, education, and social activities. Performers seek opportunities to focus on each other, without the pressure of an impending competition or performance.
What will attendees get out of the weekend?
This weekend will be packed with thought-provoking, skill-building and transformative educational and community-building opportunities. A “newbie” track of introductory classes and workshops will support the budding Burlesquer. A “seasoned” track of challenging panels and workshops will deepen and enhance skills for performers who have several years of experience already beneath their belts. With additional offerings for documentarians, techies, producers, fans, and fan dancers, BurlyCon offers something for everyone who loves the Burlesque Community.
Really? No performances? What happens at night?
Thurs: Vintage Meet & Greet
Fri: Keynote Address & Dance Party
Sat: Special Community Super Fabulous (yet relaxing) Event
Sun: Closing Ceremony
What are some examples of the workshops?
Topics include costuming, performance skills, history, photography, business, and ethics. Specific examples are “Building Persona”, “Melodrama: Pushing conceptual edges”, “Old School Walks & Struts”, “Bawdy Bump & Grind Striptease from a Gown”, “Ethics, Copyright, Propriety & Imitation”, “Exoticism, Racism, and Cultural Appropriation”, “Getting Booked”, “Quick Release Costuming”, “Photographing Live Burlesque Shows”, “Burlesque 1860-1900”. “Hair & Makeup for the Burlesque Stage”.
Who’s putting the Convention on?
BurlyCon is produced by Miss Indigo Blue and the Seattle-based Organizing Committee, with curatorial assistance from Jo “Boobs” Weldon. The entire Seattle Burlesque community is involved in hosting the event. BurlyCon's Board of Directors include Miss Indigo Blue, Jo "Boobs" Weldon, Kimberly Tappan, The Shanghai Pearl, and Lydia McLane.
Where will it be held?
The entire convention will be held at our host hotel The Seattle Doubletree Inn, right by the SeaTac Airport. The hotel has room service, restaurants, an outdoor hot tub and pool and GREAT rates. All attendees are encouraged to stay there because all weekend events will be at the hotel.
Who’s coming already?
BurlyCon is confirming the 2012 Guests of Honor. Performers, fans, producers, and aficionados from all over the country are already planning to attend.
What is Shunpike?
BurlyCon has partnered with Shunpike, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as our fiscal sponsor. Your donation will be tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
