What does the future look like to you? Explore BurlyCon 2026’s Neon Dreams & Future Fantasies theme and find ways to bring it to life through fashion, costumes, and personal style.
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Investing in the Future of Burlesque Education Burlesque doesn’t have accredited degree programs, conservatories, or formal apprenticeships at scale. BurlyCon fills that gap. That’s a compelling case for investment.
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There’s a special kind of magic at the heart of BurlyCon Peer Review. Peer Review isn’t a competition. It isn’t a critique session designed to tear work apart. It’s a collaborative, supportive space where performers can test ideas, refine acts, and receive thoughtful feedback from experienced industry professionals and fellow artists.
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In 2026, BurlyCon proudly welcomes Tami Roche as our Legend of Honor, recognizing a life shaped by survival, artistry, reinvention, and an undeniable impact on burlesque.
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Bring your burly besties to BurlyCon with group rates! 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
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Be a Vendor at the BurlyCon Marketplace Every year, artists, performers, and burlesque enthusiasts travel to Seattle for BurlyCon, a convention dedicated to education, community, and creative exploration.
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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.
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Artistry as Agency Begins with Access BurlyCon 2026 scholarship applications are officially open! At BurlyCon, we believe in Artistry as Agency: the idea that creative expression is power.
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Inclusivity in Presenter Training Before stepping into the classroom, all BurlyCon presenters complete required inclusivity training focused on creating respectful and accessible learning environments. Why This Training Matters BurlyCon brings together people with different backgrounds, experiences, bodies, abilities, identities, and levels of experience. As presenters, we have a responsibility to make our classrooms places where
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There are seasons in an artist’s life when everything feels uncertain. Moments when the stage feels farther away. When inspiration runs quiet. When community feels fragile or difficult to access.
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