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.

BulryCon's 2015 scholarship winner performing.

2015 Scholarship winner: Bunny Barebuns

Convention |

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

Convention |

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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People dressed as mermaids.

2015 Mermaid Parade

Uncategorized |

Wigs and Mermaids at Coney Island BurlyCon makes a splash at the 2015 Mermaid Parade, celebrating creativity, community, and theatrical spectacle in true burlesque style! 2015 Mermaid Parade – Photo by Paul Ferris My wig didn’t fit in the cab. That’s the beginning of how my time at the 2015 Mermaid Parade began as I

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Love Wins! Pride Photos!

Community & Connection |

BurlyCon Shimmies Through Seattle Pride 2015 The BurlyCon contingent at Seattle Pride 2015 shimmied and sashayed its way through downtown Seattle last weekend. Fabulous photographers POC Photo, Meneldor Photography, and Scott Foster were on hand to document the celebration of love and equality. Our super gay, super gorgeous float! Photo credit: POC Photo The lovely

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Burlesque legend, Delilah Jones

2015 Legend of Honor: Delilah Jones

Burlesque Legends, Convention |

Learn from acclaimed pin-up icon, model, actress and burlesque superstar! Interview by Czech Mate, BurlyCon Press & Media Writer BurlyCon is proud to announce pin-up icon, model, actress and burlesque dancer Delilah Jones as our 2015 Legend Guest of Honor! Burlesque Hall of Famer Delilah Jones was born Doris Gohlke in Berlin, during Hitler’s reign. She survived occupied

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