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Burlesque Festival News

Happy January 2017! For those of you who put ‘apply to more festivals’ on your New Year’s Resolutions list we’ve rounded up festival applications that are currently open and accepting applications!  POLAND​: Applications are open for the Slavic Burlesque Festival until March 19th. The Festival will take place June 16/17 in Poland, Minsk Mazowiecki (50km from Warsaw). Write to: slavicburlesquefest@wp.pl to request an application. BERLIN​: Applications are open for Berlin Burlesque …

Write a Stellar Class Proposal

By Sailor St. Claire  BurlyCon is about to open the floodgates for class submissions for our 2022 convention, and we’ve put together this short how-to guide to help you write the best class proposal possible. Not only do your descriptions of your classes factor into our decision-making process, but they are also how you market your class to potential students at BurlyCon! So what should you include? First of all, include …

Today is #GIVINGTUESDAY at BurlyCon

Now in its fifth year “Giving Tuesday” has become a global movement celebrating giving and philanthropy. In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, Burlycon is launching our end of year giving platform, which includes our 2016-17 Membership Campaign, Burlycon 2017 Sponsorship and BurlyBenefactor Push! Do you love burlesque and BurlyCon? Are you looking for a way to be more involved in the health and growth of the organization? Supporters like you contribute to the organization, …

Five Truths for Artists Working in Times of Despair

Based on remarks given at the closing ceremonies of BurlyCon 2016 By Lillith Grey ONE There have always been entertainers in times of war. There have always been artists in times of crisis. Even in the depths of despair, art survives. We saw theatre, poetry, music, and comedy in concentration and internment camps. We saw films, television, music and performance art throughout the Vietnam war. We saw drag, burlesque, theatre …

Bursting with Pride!

The BurlyBoard is so very impressed with each and every one of you. Thank you for your kindness of spirit, enthusiasm, encouragement of one another, and support of BurlyCon and burlesque as an art form. We were all amazed at how well you handled personal issues by asking for help, speaking directly to one another, and remembering to take care of yourselves during our long weekend of learning. We are …

BurlyCon Packing List!

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 – …

Members

We love our BurlyCon 2016 Members! BurlyCon thrives because of the contributions of the burlesque community! With the help of your membership payments BurlyCon has been able to upgrade some equipment, have more snack options available in hospitality, and increase awareness of Burlesque. THANK YOU ALL! Annie Cherry Anonymous Aphrodite Rose Aphrodite Rose Apollo Vidra Arabella Allure Arcadia Kane Baby Doe Bettina May Bianca Coal Centime Bijou Coco Lectric Cortigiana …

#SeaBQ Community Participates in Its 10th Seattle Pride Parade

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 …

Burlycon’s Burlesque Hall of Fame Finishing School

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 …