Organizational News

Announcements and organization updates about BurlyCon’s programs, initiatives, leadership, and annual convention—all in one place.

Group photo of the 2015 board members

2015 Board Retreat

BurlyCon’s Board Gathered to Plan by Kristina Nekyia, BurlyCon board member Somewhere deep in the desert, watched over by a towering, serene statue of Quan Yin, nine powerful women gathered to talk about the future of burlesque education. They talked about strategy, business, finances, and procedure. They talked about heart, community, sexuality, inclusion, art, and love. […]

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BurlyCon attendees dancing with feather fans.

BurlyCon Sets World Record

BurlyCon 2012 Sets World Record for Largest Fan Dance! On November 2, 2012, BurlyCon made history! We successfully set a Guinness World Record for “Largest Fan Dance.” 252 dancers, clad in traditional burlesque costume, held 504 fans as they simultaneously performed a fan dance to Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony” for five minutes. The dancers met the

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