It was more than just getting to be around shiny things & sparkly people, it was a true desire to
gain more knowledge & experience. To better myself as a performer & as a human being, and to bring
back what I learned to help in my own community here in Bloomingt
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 …
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 …
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, …
Last weekend, a KOMO News team took a peek in classes taught by Coco Lectric and Jeez Loueez to find out what BurlyCon is all about. Includes interviews with Miss Indigo Blue, Executive Director; Gina Bon Bon, Legend Guest of Honor; and attendee Polly Esther. Check out the article and video here.
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
