Dear Constant Reader,
I believe in continuing education, which is why I adore events like BurlyCon and the Expo. One can take all the classes one’s little heart desires. It’s great to have access to teachers from far & wide. I love to learn new skills and get a new perspective on things I already know. So, I took a whole bunch of classes at BurlyCon (and taught a couple too).
I ended up taking 14 classes in 4 days — and I didn’t take a class every opportunity. Sometimes your brain just gets full and you need to recharge with a vegan cupcake. (Not that I’m vegan, but one of the troupes provides these fabulous cupcakes during their shift at hospitality and I’m a convert.)
I was going to write a little about every class in one missive, but I think my brain got full and I need to have a cupcake and break them up by day.
Thursday —
We arrived at the hotel around noon, and I was tired from travel (between the last night of The Wrathskellar with its attendant party and an early flight, I think I got about 90 minutes of sleep), so I made it a light day. I’d missed the first class session anyway.
Big Bad Boa (Coco Lectric): I was really looking forward to this class and I was not disappointed. Coco is so bubbly and enthusiastic. I love her terminology for boa positions (“bachelorette style”, “chicken style”). I learned a bunch of new tricks, especially some transitions, which is something I’m generally bad at.
Herding Cats (panel): Also known as “Troupe Management”, ably moderated by Champagne Sparkles of Cheesecake Burlesque. The panelists were Stella D’Letto of Stripped Screw Burlesque, Paris Original of Mod Carousel, Mimi ma Shuga of Hot Mess Burlesque, Jesse Bell-Jones of Sinner Saint Burlesque, and myself. I heard some horror stories from audience members that made me so grateful for the wonderful ladies (and gents) of the current incarnation of The Boston Babydolls and how well we work together.
I punted the last class period in favor of a little relaxation before the evening’s social whirl.
And that was Thursday’s education.
Oh, The Glamourous Life! 
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