BurlyBlog

Welcome to BurlyBlog, BurlyCon’s year-round hub for burlesque artists, performers, and enthusiasts. This space features stories, insights, and educational resources designed to support creative growth, professional development, and community connection within the burlesque arts. Whether you’re new to burlesque or deepening years of practice, BurlyBlog offers inspiration, practical guidance, and shared knowledge to keep you connected long after the convention lights dim.

Darlinda Just Darlinda, Minnie Tonka, and Lux LaCroix strike a pose.

The BurlyCon Archives: A Look Back in Photos

BurlyCon: The Ultimate Burlesque Slumber Party There’s a reason people compare BurlyCon to a giant burlesque slumber party. Yes, we sweat through athletic dance intensives. We fill notebooks in marketing workshops. Or we lean forward during eye-opening history lessons. We stretch, strategize, and strengthen our craft. And then? We laugh. Hard. Between classes, you’ll find spontaneous dance

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Attendees at BurlyCon.

Glitter on the Dance Floor: BurlyCon Dance Party Memories

When the Classroom Closes and the Dance Party Opens For many attendees, the Friday night dance party marks a shift in rhythm. During the day, BurlyCon hums with note-taking, technique drills, thoughtful discussions, and hallway conversations about craft. By evening, that energy transforms. The dance party is not separate from the learning. It’s an extension

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BulryCon's 2015 scholarship winner performing.

2015 Scholarship winner: Bunny Barebuns

From Scholarship to Stage: Meet Bunny Barebuns Each year, BurlyCon offers a limited number of scholarships to individuals in burlesque who have a financial need. BurlyCon Media Liaison Czech Mate recently caught up with 2015 scholarship recipient Bunny Barebuns. Bunny Barebuns Performer name: Bunny BarebunsPerformer tagline: “Kink with a Wink”Years performing: 3Current hometown: Indianapolis, IN/St. Petersburg,

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Otaymah Bonds poses with awards.

Otaymah Bonds on Race and Burlesque

Finding Voice, Legacy, and Power Through Burlesque Written by Otaymah Bonds Otaymah Bonds is a second-generation burlesque performer of color hailing from Detroit. She shared her story with us and is teaching “History of Performers of Color in Burlesque” at BurlyCon 2015. Discovering Burlesque and Finding Expression My journey into the magical land of all

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