Helping People by Removing Barriers At BurlyCon, accessibility isn’t a checklist, it’s an ongoing practice. Each year, we look closely at how people move through the convention, where barriers show up, and what support makes it easier for more folks to fully participate. What does that look like in practice? Here, you’ll find an overview […]
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BurlyCon’s Convention Returns This November for Four Days of Burlesque Education and Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA — This November, BurlyCon returns for its annual convention, bringing together burlesque performers, educators, and producers from across the world for four days of immersive learning and community exchange. Founded in 2008, BurlyCon is a nonprofit organization
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To help us learn a little more about Peer Reviews, we’ve caught up with Fosse Jack, BurlyCon’s Peer Review Coordinator, to get a little more insider information about the event! Name: Fosse JackCity: SeattleOfficial Job Title: Peer Review Coordinator; Programming Committee How long have you been the Peer Review Coordinator?This will be my third year as the Peer
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I’m The English Muffin, and I’m the co-founder of Frostease Burlesque in Anchorage, Alaska. Last year at Burlycon, I presented my “Eat It” act for Peer Review. What was originally concepted as a throwaway act for a seven deadly sins show had grown, in my head, to a signature piece of commentary on diet culture, body
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Every year BurlyCon offers scholarships to help offset the costs of attending the convention and this year we are excited to introduce you to 6 of the 7 scholarship recipients. To help us get to know them a bit better we asked them a couple of questions to find out what they are looking forward to most
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This year marks BurlyCon’s 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way, with incredible changes to our format and schedule! Every year BurlyCon invites a handful of select members of the burlesque community to share their knowledge, our Invited Presenters. Today’s Invited Presenter spotlights is World Famous *BOB*! Known for her blonde bombshell looks
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This year marks BurlyCon’s 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way, with incredible changes to our format and schedule! Every year BurlyCon invites a handful of select members of the burlesque community to share their knowledge, our Invited Presenters. Today’s Invited Presenter spotlights is Joe Williams-Willy Barrett! An accomplished performer and teacher, his knowledge on The
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This year marks BurlyCon’s 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way, with incredible changes to our format and schedule! Every year BurlyCon invites a handful of select members of the burlesque community to share their knowledge, our Invited Presenters. Next up in this year’s Invited Presenter spotlights is Sweetpea! She’s been teasing her
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This year marks BurlyCon’s 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way, with incredible changes to our format and schedule! Every year BurlyCon invites a handful of select members of the burlesque community to share their knowledge, our Invited Presenters. Today’s Invited Presenter spotlight is 2013’s King of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall
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This year marks BurlyCon’s 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way, with incredible changes to our format and schedule! Every year BurlyCon invites a handful of select members of the burlesque community to share their knowledge, our Invited Presenters. Today in this year’s Invited Presenter spotlights is Lola Frost! This multiple award
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