BurlyCon, a burlesque convention, behind the scenes
We’re pulling back the current and sharing who the people are that work to make BurlyCon happen year round. Without the dedicated support of our BurlyBoard of Directors, Directors, and steering committee, we wouldn’t be able to host a live burlesque convention or online burlesque classes.
So if you see them in IRL or virtually, remember to say thanks for the work they do!
Board Members
Gigi Holliday
President
GiGi Holliday is the Entertainment Director, premier host, and dancer for the La Boum Series, owner of Studio Holliday Burlesque Studio, Owner and Creative Director of Gi² Productions and Co-Founder and Co-Producer of the InDCent Arts Festival. Gigi is the "D.C. Legitimate Love Child", a D.C. Legend and NY’s Rising star.
Miss Indigo Blue
Elected Past President
Miss Indigo Blue is an award-winning burlesque entertainer, educator and entrepreneur. She began performing in 1994 and opened the Academy of Burlesque in 2003. She created BurlyCon as the first International Educational and Social Convention dedicated to Burlesque in 2008.
Roula Roulette
Director of Administration
Owner and CEO of Metropolitan Studios, The Atlanta School of Burlesque, and The Candybox Revue located in Atlanta, GA, Roula Roulette is the CEHo of Burlesque! They are a theatrical and burlesque artist most known for their performances that embody fat vanity, sex positivity, self-love, wacky personal narratives, political think pieces, and sexual exploration.
Sandy Beaches
Director of Development
Sandy Beaches started her journey into Burlesque in 2007 when she graduated from Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque. She has been part of the Board of Directors since 2009 and has held multiple roles being a board member along with various roles on the BurlyCon steering committee.
Alotta Boutté
Director of Equity & Inclusion
Alotta Boutté is an international and life long performer. She was a part of the Mugler Follies in Paris and Beach Blanket Babylon, the world’s longest running musical revue, in San Francisco. She began performing 15 years ago as a part of the award winning, all-Black burlesque, troupe Harlem Shake Burlesque.
Golden Mystique
Secretary
Golden is a neo-burlesque performer who enjoys storytelling through music and movement. They are a teacher at the Atlanta School of Burlesque and a member of the CandyBox Revue. The mystifying mystique explores their unique range on stage from classic to goth and metal- you never know what you’re gonna get but you know it will be glorious!
Jo Weldon
Director Emeritus
Jo Weldon is a founding member of the Burlycon team. She is an internationally-recognized author, lecturer, emcee, performer, and instructor. She founded the New York School of Burlesque in 2004, and it’s still going strong. She has also been a member of the production team at The Burlesque Hall of Fame since 2004.
Committee Chairs
 | Iva Handfull – Co-Executive Director |
 | Miss AuroraBoobRealis – Co-Executive Director |
 | Red Delicious – COO & Director of Ops |
 | Catalina Mystique – Human Resources Chair |
 | Betsy BottomDollar – In-person Programming Chair |
 | Doctor Vu – Virtual Programming Chair |
 | Irish Lashes – Revenue Chair |
 | Mary Bobbins – Development Chair |
 | Queerly Femmetastic – Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Chair |
 | Sgt. Die Wies – Community Chair |
Committee Leads
| Dusty Bahls – Operations Lead | |
 | Hans Ferdinand – Technology Lead |
 | Madame Curie WhatAilsYa – Merchandise Lead |
 | Mx. Pucks A’Plenty – Registration Lead |
Team Members
 | Adora Opens – Content Manager |
 | Alondra Machuca – Global Translations |
 | Angora Borealis – Presenter Liaison |
 | Champagne Sparkles – Peer Review Coordinator |
 | Cheeky Diamondz – Accessibility Liaison |
 | Fennica Foxx – Scholarships Lead |
 | Gala Vega – Convention Tech |
 | Holli Hemlock – Website Content and Maintenance Specialist |
 | Icy London – Legal Liaison |
 | Lacy Knightly – Caucuses and Panels Coordinator |
 | Lola Martinet – Legends Archive Tech |
 | Lou Velvet – Customer Service Representative |
 | Nina Nightshade – Legends Archive Coordinator |
 | Pearl E. Gates – Events Chair |
| Poppy La Fae – Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Volunteer | |
 | Psyren Damson – Legend Liaison |
 | Sapphire Love – Standard Operating Procedure Project Manager |
 | Selby von Selby – Hospitality |
 | Terri Belle Angel – Executive Administrative Assistant |
 | Vanessa the Witch – Graphics |