There’s a special kind of magic at the heart of BurlyCon Peer Review. Peer Review isn’t a competition. It isn’t a critique session designed to tear work apart. It’s a collaborative, supportive space where performers can test ideas, refine acts, and receive thoughtful feedback from experienced industry professionals and fellow artists. Whether you’re building a […]
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In 2026, BurlyCon proudly welcomes Tami Roche as our Legend of Honor, recognizing a life shaped by survival, artistry, reinvention, and an undeniable impact on burlesque.
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Bring Your Burly Besties to BurlyCon 2026 You walk into your first class of the day. Someone’s stretching. Someone else is quietly sipping coffee from the hospitality suite. Across the room, an animated group conversation about feathers is happening. An instructor does a mic check. Someone might even be rhinestoning. No one needs to explain
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BurlyCon’s Finishing School returns to Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2026 Each year, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender gathers performers, producers, and audiences from around the world to celebrate burlesque’s past, present, and future. Within that space, BurlyCon’s Finishing School creates something uniquely focused: education rooted in legacy. Learning from Legends Through classes
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Be a Vendor at the BurlyCon Marketplace Every year, artists, performers, and burlesque enthusiasts travel to Seattle for BurlyCon, a convention dedicated to education, community, and creative exploration. Alongside workshops and performances, the BurlyCon Marketplace “Burly Bazaar” gives makers and small businesses the chance to share their work with an engaged audience of performers and
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Community Fundraisers Help Everyone Shine! Glitter Shop Pop-Ups are community-driven costume and accessories fundraising events supporting BurlyCon. Studios, troupes, and venues around the world are invited to host pop-up Glitter Shops in their local communities or online! By hosting a Glitter Shop Pop-Up, participating organizations activate their local community while directly supporting BurlyCon, a nonprofit
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From Rural Roots to Collective Artistry When distance feels greater than access and rural roads stretch longer than community circles, artistry can begin to feel isolated from opportunity. In those moments, leaving home can help you rediscover what’s possible. For Princ X Switchblade, BurlyCon became that turning point. Below is Princ’s reflection on how one
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Artistry as Agency Begins with Access BurlyCon 2026 scholarship applications are officially open! At BurlyCon, we believe in Artistry as Agency: the idea that creative expression is power. When artists gain access to education, mentorship, and community, they don’t just improve their acts, they expand their voice, strengthen their leadership, and shape the future of
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There are seasons in an artist’s life when everything feels uncertain. Moments when the stage feels farther away. When inspiration runs quiet. When community feels fragile or difficult to access. In these moments, continuing becomes a choice, and not always an easy one. For Dahlia Foxx, 2025 was one of those seasons. Below is Dahlia’s
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