GiGi Holliday Washington, D.C. & Brooklyn, NY First Year at BurlyCon: 2012 Years as a Benefactor: 6 “One of my favorite things about being a benefactor is the benefactor dinner. If you become a member, I hope you sit at my dinner table and we make a toast to burlesque education.” Interviewed by Vixen Valentine, Director of Communication for BurlyCon You’re incredibly passionate about being a BurlyCon Benefactor, why is …
“Booking legends is probably one of the most gratifying things I’ve done in burlesque. We need their history.” The Infamous Nina Nightshade | Portland, OR | First Year at BurlyCon: 2010 Interviewed by Vixen Valentine, Director of Communication for BurlyCon What’s one memory from your first BurlyCon experience that sticks out to you? I keep thinking about different experiences I had at my first Burlycon. Do I talk about meeting …
How the Burlesque Legends Archive is Letting Burlesque Legends Record Their Stories Iva Handfull is the Director of Online Programming for BurlyCon, a non-profit that’s a community-oriented, professional growth and educational organization for burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados. Interviewed by Vixen Valentine, Director of Communication for BurlyCon Where did the idea of The Legend Archives come from? I believe the idea bloomed in everyone, we all talk about a place to hear legends’ …
Who are you: Kiki Mustang & Lola Love BurlyCon Job Title: Kiki: Caucus and Panels Coordinator, Lola: Director of Programming How long have you volunteered for BurlyCon? Kiki: Two years, this is my first year as Caucus and Panels Coordinator. Lola: 5 years Location: Kiki: Seattle, WA, USA, Lola: Honolulu, HI What is the difference between a panel and a caucus? KM: My understanding is that a panel has a …
“Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030” is the theme for the 2017 International Women’s Day (IWD) which falls on March 8th. While the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28 in honor of the “1908 garment workers’ strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions” the first International Women’s Day was observed in 1911. The UN marks …
We want to give a shout out to Deanna Danger for inspiring us! Every year we open scholarships so more performers, regardless of finances, have the chance to learn at our convention in Seattle. But the lovely Miss Danger has taken it upon herself to create her own BurlyCon Scholarship for her students at her studio in Richmond, Virgina. Performers attending class at Boom Boom Basics have the chance to receive a scholarship …
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
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.
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 …
Each year, BurlyCon offers a limited number of scholarships to promising individuals in the burlesque community who have demonstrated financial need. BurlyCon Media Liaison Czech Mate recently caught up with 2015 scholarship recipient Bunny Barebuns. Performer name: Bunny Barebuns Performer tagline: “Kink with a Wink” Years performing: 3 Current hometown: Indianapolis, IN/St. Petersburg, FL Number of BurlyCons attended: This will be my first! Favorite rhinestone adhesive: E6000 Preferred method of glitter …
