Teaching at BurlyCon is more than leading a class. For fourteen years, BurlyCon has created space for artists to step forward—not only as performers, but also as teachers, mentors, and leaders in our field. And now, we’re thrilled to share that Presenter Applications are officially open. Teaching at BurlyCon means more than leading a class. […]
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Each class type supports a specific learning experience. Teaching at BurlyCon starts with two simple questions: what do you want to teach at BurlyCon? And how do you want your students to experience your work? Every idea can be taught in multiple ways. A lecture can become a workshop. A workshop can become a multi-part
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Now live: the BurlyCon Presenter Submission Guide. Submitting a class proposal is an act of generosity. It’s an invitation to share your knowledge, your process, and your perspective with artists who trust you with their learning. To support that exchange, BurlyCon created the Presenter Submission Guide as a companion to the annual convention Presenter Application.
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We’ve Launched Our New Website! We’re excited to share something we’ve been quietly building with a lot of care: BurlyCon has a new website! This launch marks an important step forward for how we show up online, how we share information, tell our story, and support our community year-round. While you’ll notice some immediate changes,
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Helping People by Removing Barriers At BurlyCon, accessibility isn’t a checklist, it’s an ongoing practice. Each year, we look closely at how people move through the convention, where barriers show up, and what support makes it easier for more folks to fully participate. What does that look like in practice? Here, you’ll find an overview
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Artistry as Agency: Why It Matters and Why We’re Claiming It Now The start of a new year always brings a natural pause—a moment where we look at who we’ve become and who we’re becoming as burlesque artists. This year that pause sparked an important reflection about the heart of our work and the role
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BurlyCon’s Convention Returns This November for Four Days of Burlesque Education and Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA — This November, BurlyCon returns for its annual convention, bringing together burlesque performers, educators, and producers from across the world for four days of immersive learning and community exchange. Founded in 2008, BurlyCon is a nonprofit organization
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As BurlyCon continues to examine its structures, values, and responsibilities, this letter offers both context and direction for the work ahead. Queerly Femmetastic shares their background, qualifications, and approach to leadership while naming the realities that shape this moment. Queerly’s words speak candidly to the labor of change, the necessity of accountability, and the collective
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Celebrate 16 Sweet Years of BurlyCon BurlyCon invites you to our first annual fundraiser auction on November 18, 2023, to celebrate our Sweet 16 year! Join us for an evening of dinner with a silent and live auction, hosted by Rebecca Mmm Davis and auctioneered by Laura Michalek, in Seattle, WA at Repair Revolution. Can’t
FURRlyCon is our paws-itively delightful pet photo fundraiser celebrating BurlyCon turning sweet 16. To mark this milestone, we’re inviting our community to join in a little fun. Our goal is to raise $1,600 to support BurlyCon’s ongoing educational programs and year-round community work. At its core, FURRlyCon is about connection. It’s a chance to show
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