BurlyCon is a pretty high-energy weekend. Aside from the classes themselves, which can be physically and/or emotionally demanding, the sheer volume of socializing, dancing, giggling, and fun can be extremely overwhelming. For those of us who like a quiet place to recharge, BurlyCon has lots of awesome spaces to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the con. The Library
Over the years, the BurlyCon Friday night dance party has grown to be an extremely popular event. We can’t wait for this year’s dance. The theme? Mystical Menagerie. Prepare to be unicorned. New in 2015! For the first time in BurlyCon history, tickets can be purchased for the dance only, or for all the evening events. Now your lover, companion, or BFF can attend the fabulous social events without needing to buy a full …
Each year, BurlyCon kicks off its festivities with a meet-and-greet worthy of the glitzy, glamorous burlesquers that join us here in Seattle. What better way to get in the mood for a raucous, social weekend of burlesque classes than by playing dress up? Here is a selection of some of our fancy guests in fancy vintage threads from past years! Passes to BurlyCon 2015 are on …
From tassel twirling to audio engineering, this year’s BurlyCon course offering is a five-star smorgasbord of burlesque education from some of the biggest names in the business. Check out the full list of classes here. Interested in producing shows? Managing a burlesque troupe? Lacing and embellishing corsets? Filing your taxes as an artist? Moving and playing like a clown? Samba dancing? Manipulating silk fans? Prepare to wish you could clone …
Every year, BurlyCon brings some of the world’s top burlesque talent to the sparkly, drizzled town of Seattle. Now that the 2015 Class Schedule has been released, we thought we’d show you a few of the fabulous burly-Q stars coming back to teach this year! The inimitable Bic Carroll is coming back to BurlyCon! Not only will he be presenting his incredible costuming classes, but also a course on comedy in burlesque. …
Written by Penny Starr Jr. I’ve had the pleasure of being an instructor several times at BurlyCon, as well as an attendee. You get on the plane to BurlyCon and you look at the class guide, mostly to block off your own classes—what do you need to prepare, where do need to go, how much time do you have between teaching gigs—and then you see it. That class that you …
Each year, BurlyCon offers a limited number of scholarships to promising individuals in the burlesque community who have demonstrated financial need. BurlyCon Media Liaison Czech Mate recently caught up with 2015 scholarship recipient Bunny Barebuns. Performer name: Bunny Barebuns Performer tagline: “Kink with a Wink” Years performing: 3 Current hometown: Indianapolis, IN/St. Petersburg, FL Number of BurlyCons attended: This will be my first! Favorite rhinestone adhesive: E6000 Preferred method of glitter …
Interview by Czech Mate, BurlyCon Press & Media Writer BurlyCon is thrilled to have you as a 2015 Guest of Honor! Your work with the Shim Sham Revue as musical director, bandleader and drummer for one of the first authentic 1950s-style burlesque revival shows in the nation is legendary. How does it feel to be a musician with a place in modern burlesque history? Thank you! I’m honored & ecstatic of the news to …
Written by Otaymah Bonds Otaymah Bonds is a second-generation burlesque performer of color hailing from Detroit. She shared her story with us here, and will be teaching a class titled, “History of Performers of Color in Burlesque” at BurlyCon 2015. My journey into the magical land of all things glittery and burlesque has been tumultuous to say the least. I have been dancing and performing for over 20 years. Before …
My wig didn’t fit in the cab. That’s the beginning of how my time at the 2015 Mermaid Parade began as I rushed towards Surf Avenue and West 21st street in Coney Island for what would be my fifth parade, and my first experience on the judges’ stand, thanks to some encouragement from friends who insisted it was the best way to experience it. I think they might have been …
