Think of BurlyCon as burlesque’s summer camp! It’s a weekend off from show mode, so wear what makes you comfortable. We do offer the chance to dress up for our themed special events (see below). Leave space in your suitcase for a few glamorous items, and be aware that your yoga pants will probably see the light of day far more than your beaded evening gowns. What to Pack – …
by Vixen Valentine For the 10th year in a row the Seattle Burlesque Community will be participating in the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26th. Planning is already underway as decorations and a float are currently being constructed. A few of the Seattle Pride Parade Committee members were able to give us some insight on what is in the works for this year’s’ parade! What was the process for …
The BHoF Finishing School presents classes with burlesque Living Legends from the mid-twentieth century. Classes are held during the Burlesque Hall of Fame Exotic World Weekend in Las Vegas, and focus on lifestyle, skills, and history. These classes are a fantastic and opportunity to receive information passed on directly from one of our most fragile resources: the performers of yesteryear. View Schedule & Buy Passes Learn more about the history …
BurlyCon is delighted to have issued the offer letters for courses we wish to host at this year’s event. Each year, the BurlyCon Programming team labors to choose between hundreds of proposals. We are delighted to, in our 9th year, host another full roster of an incredible variety of educational offerings. In all situations when some things are selected and others are not, disappointment can arise. We realize this, and …
We had an awesome photo booth at BurlyCon 2015, thanks to Mark Chandler. Just look at this wonderful, mystical menagerie! If your photo isn’t here, there were either multiples of your group or it was too hot to post online!
Everything you need to get through the weeks after BurlyCon! Still feeling that tassel-twirling high emotional high from attending BurlyCon? You worked hard, danced hard and played hard. You deserve the time to absorb, reflect and allow all that learning to integrate into your being. The BurlyCon Team gives you full permission to take the day off! We declare a day of rest. Looking for inspiration on how to spend your …
BurlyCon is shimmying along at full speed, thanks to our incredible volunteers, sponsors, presenters, and attendees. We kicked off the weekend in style at the Vintage Meet and Greet. Check out some of these well-dressed burlesquers! (All photos credited to POC Photo, 2015.)
Friends and lovers, we’re SO excited to be kicking off BurlyCon 2015 today! For those of you who are joining us here in Seattle, here are a few key things to help you get started. Grab your badge at registration Registration is located in the Hilton Conference Center, which is in a separate building from the main hotel. To reach registration from the hotel lobby: Go straight past the restaurant Proceed …
Written by BurlyCon board member Kristina Nekyia The Five Most Important Stretches for the Traveling Performer If you are hopping on a plane or planning a long drive to get to BurlyCon next week it is terribly important to take care of your body so that you can make the most of all those amazing dance and movement classes! Hydrate, eat good food, get some sleep, and do some stretching. …
There’s a reason why people compare BurlyCon to a giant burlesque slumber party. Sure, we work hard in athletic dance classes, technical marketing workshops, and eye-opening history lessons. But more than anything else, BurlyCon is fun. Thigh-slapping, side-splitting, awesome fun. (I mean, what else would you expect from a hotel full of clowning, stripping burlesque performers?) With the event a little over one week away, we thought we’d share a few crazy …
