Bring Your Burly Besties to BurlyCon 2026 You walk into your first class of the day. Someone’s stretching. Someone else is quietly sipping coffee from the hospitality suite. Across the room, an animated group conversation about feathers is happening. An instructor does a mic check. Someone might even be rhinestoning. No one needs to explain […]
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Community Fundraisers Help Everyone Shine! Glitter Shop Pop-Ups are community-driven costume and accessories fundraising events supporting BurlyCon. Studios, troupes, and venues around the world are invited to host pop-up Glitter Shops in their local communities or online! By hosting a Glitter Shop Pop-Up, participating organizations activate their local community while directly supporting BurlyCon, a nonprofit
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From Rural Roots to Collective Artistry When distance feels greater than access and rural roads stretch longer than community circles, artistry can begin to feel isolated from opportunity. In those moments, leaving home can help you rediscover what’s possible. For Princ X Switchblade, BurlyCon became that turning point. Below is Princ’s reflection on how one
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A Commitment to Anti-Racism and Transparency I want to speak directly about anti-racism in burlesque, BurlyCon, and our transition into an Anti-racist and Anti-Oppressive organization. You deserve to know what we are building and where we are headed. When I stepped into the role of Executive Director, I made two commitments to our community: I
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This statement comes with a clear and unwavering message of frustration, empathy, unity, and hope. BurlyCon stands firmly beside our Black community with togetherness, strength, and though a million words can be said, three ring out the most – Black Lives Matter! It’s not just a movement. It’s a symbol of ideals that are the
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Aloha Friends! I have been having a hard time finding the words to write this. Like all of you during this unprecedented time, some days are easy and some days are hard. We are all in the midst of something we’ve never experienced and it’s challenging. Here are my top 10 things coping methods for
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Behind every BurlyCon Benefactor stands a personal story of growth, and giving back. Ronda Bordeaux and Bianca Coal share why they choose to support BurlyCon not only with their time, but with their financial commitment. Their journeys remind us that when one person invests in community, that impact ripples outward. Ronda Bordeaux My first year
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Artists Have Work to Do: A Closing Charge from BurlyCon 2016 The closing ceremony of BurlyCon 2016 offered a call to artists navigating uncertain times. These remarks remind us why art, community, and courage matter.By Lillith Grey 1. In Times of Crisis, Artists Do Not Go Silent There have always been entertainers in times of
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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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Love Wins at Seattle Pride! Join BurlyCon as we march in support of love, equality, and glitter at the Seattle Pride Parade! Kicking off at 11 AM in downtown Seattle, friends and lovers of BurlyCon will take to the streets to celebrate Pride. Our contingent will feature a fabulous float covered in fan dancers, outrageous
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