Held during the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas on June 6th and 7th with a focus on lifestyle, skills, and history.
Friday, June 2, 2023, from *10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A momentous moment to learn sensational skills from illuminating icons of today's burlesque industry.
Saturday, June 3, 2023, from *10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
A cheeky chance to learn tips and tricks from folks who made a career out of performing, and an incredible opportunity to learn about the history of burlesque from one of our most finite resources: Living Legends.
BurlyCon is committed to compensating Legend Presenters with a generous stipend to recognize sharing their time, effort, and skill with younger generations of performers. Any proceeds beyond that are used to help offset BHoF's room fees.
*Local Las Vegas time (PDT)
Class Price: $35 per person or pay in-person at class; bundle pricing = $95 for single day (three classes) or $180 for all six events!
INTRO TO ACRO WITH P. NO NOIRE. BEST BOYLESQUE & MOST DAZZLING 2022
Friday, June 6, 202510:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Intro To Acro With P. No is an introductory class that emphasizes safe body awareness and lead-up drills that will build a solid foundation for basic and intermediate level performance acrobatics. This class focuses on acro-based skills and transitions, when and why we use them, and gives you the opportunity to workshop newly honed tricks!
Bring:
What To Expect:
(Note: All are welcome! Safety is the top priority. In class you may engage in inverted, prone/weight bearing, and/or rotating body positions. Please take any pre-existing injuries to the head/neck/shoulders and/or any physical limitations in consideration. Feel free to reach out in advance if comfortable with disclosing said limitations.)
"Served room temperature because he has no chill," P. NoNoire brings high energy, musicality, with a funky edge to the stage. Whether hosting, singing, or tumbling across the floor, you can always expect a flare of flirty fun. Crowned Best in Boylesque (Mr. Exotic World/King of Burlesque) and awarded “Most Dazzling” at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Tournament of Tease in 2022, P. No is one-third of the production team Bawdy Suit; along with Faggedy Randy (SEA/CHI) and Samson Night (NYC). He has been featured in productions all over the country including Jeezy's Juke Joint (Chicago/various cities; 2017-2022), and can be seen in "The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Special" (2020). He has headlined the New Mexico Burlesque Festival, The Texas Burlesque Festival, the Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival, and Teaser Festival. P. No was crowned Grand Master Funk of Seattle's What The Funk Fest (2021), White Elephant Burelsque’s Entertainer of the Year (2021), and is one of 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Figures worldwide for 2021, 2022, and ranked #12 for 2023.
Friday, June 6, 202511:30am - 12:30pm
An intimate and intensive workshop where we'll strip back the basics to focus on the fundamental techniques that make burlesque magic happen. In this hands-on session, we'll dive deep into:
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills, break bad habits, and reconnect with your burlesque persona.
Banbury Cross is an intercontinental headline artist hailing from the U.K by way of Berlin and the Bay Area. Known worldwide as the “Body” with the single most iconic champagne sprays and fan dance techniques in the industry; proven by consistently being highly sought after on cabaret, and burlesque stages, as well as within the Varieté, dinner show and circus across the world. Banbury has been the embodiment of neo-classic Burlesque since 2008 and a modern legend in her own right.
Instagram: @banbury.cross
Friday, June 6, 20251:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A look at early Black Burlesque through a glimpse into the lives of the Bates Sisters, three brown-skin showgirls who helped innovate exotic dance from the American carnival stage. Created for The Harlem in Havana Project: Burlesque Education Series.
Leslie Cunningham is a filmmaker, artist, and the CEO of TRIBES Entertainment, a boutique digital media company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in the indie music and arts community. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Leslie’s work brings untold stories to life through authentic storytelling, with a deep commitment to cultural exploration and social impact. Leslie is a graduate of Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies Certificate Program, and she has built a career around spotlighting underrepresented narratives, earning a reputation as a trailblazer in independent cinema and digital media.
Instagram: @lesliecunninghamfilms_tribes
SATURDAY, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Where: JACKSON SQUARE at the ORLEANS HOTEL
Class Price: $35 per person or pay in-person at class/interview; bundle pricing = $95 for single day (three classes/interviews) or $180 for all six events!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bumps ‘n’ grinds are one of the defining moves of burlesque. Get ready to use your hips! Penny Starr Sr. will help you make yours as powerful as can be. Learn authentic vintage moves you can incorporate into your modern numbers. Get the goods from one of the best of 1950s burlesque! Wear easy moving clothes and shoes that you would perform in, no rhinestones required.
Between Husband #2 and Husband #3, Penny Starr, Sr. had to feed her two children. Not being the kind of woman to go into the typing pool, she decided to jump into show business, explore her intrigue about burlesque. She started as a cooch dancer in the carnival, working in the Philadelphia and coal regions of the Northeast, then summers in Florida, when her children were on summer break. By the end of her career, she was a feature dancer at the Cotton Club in Atlantic City, where she was crowned "Miss Bumps and Grinds
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Interviewer: BEEBEE SANCHEZ
Lovey began her career at age 17 as a singer with The Scatman Corothers Trio. By age twenty one she was hired by Chuck Landes, of the famous Hollywood Largo, as a featured exotic dancer and mistress of ceremonies. She immediately became known for her love of musical theater and her focus on dance with storylines. Lovey traveled to Paris, France where she performed in “The Crazy Horse Saloon” for Alain Bernardin and later joined a ballet from Paris to do a world tour. Upon returning to the states, she took a job as lead dancer and line captain at The World Famous Losers Nightclub and later moved to Las Vegas where she performed at the Cabaret Burlesque Palace. She appeared repeatedly on The Merv Griffin Show while the show filmed at Caesar’s Palace. Lovey was inducted into The Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2014 and currently travels to appear in Burlesque Festivals nationwide.
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Interviewer: VIVA LAFEVER
“The Sleaze with Ease, The Tower of Power, the Torrid Velvet Ice”
Velvet Ice was born at the old Follies in San Francisco, 1973 in to Rock & Roll Hippie Burlesque. She fell in love with the art form, learning from the greats who came through SF. Her biggest influences were Tori Lynn, Ellion Ness, Joi Jessard, Blaze Starr, to name a few. Her career has taken her to LA, Vegas, Micronesia, Canada, and Seattle. Her acts were heavily influenced by the music she loved, such as Jazz/Blues, 70s Funk, and Led Zeppelin! Velvet knew she was fulfilling her calling when told by a fan, “You make me want to go home and make love to my wife!”
10am - 11am, June 6th
11:30am - 12:30pm, June 6th
1pm - 2pm, June 6th
10am - 2pm, June 6th
10am-11am, June 7th
11:30am - 12:30pm, June 7th
1:15pm - 2:15pm, June 7th
10am - 2:15pm, June 7th
10am - 2pm , June 6th & 10am - 2:15pm, June 7th
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