Industry & Community Resources
Community Events & Classes:
Find upcoming community events, workshops, classes, and other educational opportunities!
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School of Badass Burlesque on Patreon
Level 1 Classes
Tassels and Assles
Flexibility for Burlesque
Belly Dance
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Tainted Hearts Burlesque Dance Parties and Workshops
The Stella Luna Coaching, feedback, guide, and workshops.
Weekly Classes
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Tuesdays
Denver
⭐️ 7:00pm Beginner Burlesque @ SassifitColorado Springs
⭐️ 6:45pm Burlesque Werkout w/ Mr. Valdez @ Praxis Yoga -
Wednesdays
Denver
⭐️ 5:00pm Chair Slut (Chair Dance) w/ Luna Cash @ Pole Den⭐️ 7:15pm Chair Dance w/ Reality Rose @ Denver Dance
⭐️ 8:25pm Deep Flex w/ Mellionaire @ Pole Den
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Thursdays
Denver
⭐️ 5:45pm Foundations of Flexibility w. Katya Peepin @ Circus Collective⭐️ 7:10pm Intermediate Back Flexibility w. Katya Peepin @ Circus Collective
⭐️ 8:30pm Muscle Rolling w/ Katya Peepin @ Circus Collective
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Saturdays
Denver
⭐️ 1:15pm $tage $pells ($trip $tyle) w/ Thorne Von Nosh @ Pole Den
Casting Calls:
We are also sick of staying on social media just to find shows…
The International Nerdlesque Festiva
Festival Dates: September 11-12, 2026
Apps close: March 20
Heartbreak & Hotties Interest form
Show dates: June 6th 2026, September 5th 2026, November 7th 2026
Interest form closes: ongoing
Creepatorium Q2 applications: May (Mental health) , & June (Y2Gaaaaayyyy)
THIS APP CLOSES ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE READ THE DUE DATES CAREFULLY
Show date: May 29th, 2026 (We Are All Mad- A Mental Health Burlesque Theater Show and fundraiser)
App close: March 31
Show date: June 20th, 2026 (Y2GAYYYY- Burlesque and Pride Dance Party)
App close: May 1
The Cosmic Cabaret: May and June
Show dates: (5/22) It's Gonna Be May-mes, Again! + (6/26) Space is for Queers
Apps Close: April 1
What The Funk?! An All BIPOC Burlesque Fest 2026
Fest Dates: August 20-22
Apps Close: April 6
Become a Sponsor of the Festival
Perth Burlesque Festival
Fest Dates: October 9-25th
Apps Close: April 26th (Perth Time…. I’m not gonna do the math)
Creepatorium: June (Y2Gaaaaayyyy)
THIS APP CLOSES ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE READ THE DUE DATES CAREFULLY
Show date: June 20th, 2026 (Y2GAYYYY- Burlesque and Pride Dance Party)
App close: May 1
Satin Sheets Interest form for Black Performers
Show dates: Last Thursdays of Every Month
Apps close: Ongoing interest form for May-August 2026
AMP'D Drag and Burlesque Festival (An All BIPOC Production)
Festival Dates: Sept 25-26
Apps close: May 5
Creepatorium Q2 applications: April (A24), May (Mental health) , & June (Y2Gaaaaayyyy)
THIS APP CLOSES ON A ROLLING BASIS. PLEASE READ THE DUE DATES CAREFULLY
Show date: April 24th, 2026 (A24 Burlesque)
App close: March 9
Show date: May 29th, 2026 (We Are All Mad- A Mental Health Burlesque Theater Show and fundraiser)
App close: March 31
Show date: June 20th, 2026 (Y2GAYYYY- Burlesque and Pride Dance Party)
App close: May 1
Colorado Burlesque Festival
Performer AND EmCee applications
Festival Dates: July 16-18, 2026
Apps Close: Mach 1
BHoF Weekender: BIPOC Sponsorship
Weekender Dates; June 6-9
Application Date: March 1
Apply to be a sponsor here.
Strip Trek: Technical Difficul-Tease
Show date: April 3 (Videos due by 3/21)
Apps close: Feb 26
BITCHHAÜS Productions: April (Disco!) and June (Vampires!)
Show dates: April 4th - Disco! & June 6th - SUCK! Interviews With Vampires (Yes, any vampire!)
Apps Close: Feb 25
Spoon Circus March 2026 Fundraiser Cabaret Casting Call
Show date: March 13
Apps Close: Technically Feb 5, but the deadline has been extended to Feb 16
The Savoy Monday Club (Producer Opportunity Application!)
“A once-a-month opportunity for artists and producers to present original, community-driven work at The Savoy on a fully subsidized rental (a $4,500 value). We provide the space; you bring the vision.” Mondays in 2026?
Apps Close: Feb 3
unHoly + Black Masks & Ball Gags (2 shows, 1 app)
Show dates: (3/27) unHoly + (4/24) Black Masks & Ball Gags
Apps close: Feb 3
Booklover's Burlesque Festival
Festival Dates; April 9-12, 2026
Apps Close: Jan 25, 2026
Rumble in the Rockies Competition!
Competition dates (Must be available all dates, as there are no eliminations): Classic - March 20th, 2026 , NEO - April 17th, 2026, Nerdlesque - May 15th, 2026, Slow Burn/Finale - June 18th, 2026
Apps close: Jan 15
Submit to be a Rumble in the Rockies SPONSOR
Show-Me Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival
Festival Dates: May 14-16, 2026
Apps Close: Jan 5 (Apps close at 11:59 Central, 10:59 Mountain)
Liquor Pie Peep Show: Strange Love
Show date: Feb 21
Apps Close: Jan 3
*Note included with Submission: For any concerns about the boycott, February’s event is a black produced show!
The Gentlethem's Club: A Mystic Moonlit Cabaret
Show date: Jan 30, 2026
Apps Close: Dec 30, 2025
Creepatorium Q1 Performance Application (5 Shows, 1 App)
Show Dates: January 2 (First Friday Burlesque), February 20 (Twin Peaks Burlesque), March 6 (First Friday Burlesque) , April 3 (First Friday Burlesque), April 5 (Sacrilegious Sunday: Easter Mass)
Apps Close: December 18 (January cast will be informed sooner)
BITCHHAÜS Productions: January, February, & March
Show dates: J anuary 3rd, 2026 ( Boujie's Bitchin' New Year!), Saturday, February 7th, 2026 (Black History Month (Black performers only) ), Saturday, March 7th, 2025 (Nineties)
Applications Due: December 15
Blush Burlesque Dance Team Auditions
New member Auditions for a Nonprofit Adult Burlesque Dance Team
WEIRDlesque Fest
Festival Dates: Jan 9-11
Apps Close: Dec 3 (Unsure what time so submit early to be safe!)
Blue Dime Cabaret Jan (Gin & Jazz) & Feb (Age of Aquarius)
Show dates: January 17th "Gin & Jazz" & February 7th “Age of Aquarius”
Apps Close: Dec 1
Vermont Burlesque Festival!
Festival Date: January 23, 2026
Apps Close: Nov 15 (11:59 Eastern! Beware the time difference!)
Ongoing Interest Forms
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Satin Sheets is a MONTHLY All Black Cast show at the Pearl
City: Denver
Showdate: Last Thursday of every month
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Looking for more Festivals?
Sign Up for National Nerdlesque Casting Call Emails!
Resources
Services:
Many fellow performers and community members have services/skills that can help all of us out!
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Denver Burlesque Hub Promotional Services:
Denver burlesque hub offers sliding scale services to submit press releases of your event onto local calendars!
Simply mark “yes” on the promo interest question of your show submission, or email denverburlesquehub.gmail.com for more info!
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Burlesque Presentations by Bella Sin
As an educator, Bella Sin's area of focus is Burlesque History, with a particular emphasis on the legends of color in the burlesque industry. They have conducted extensive research on the history of burlesque in their city and beyond, including the world of burlesque outside of the United States. Bella's presentations on this topic have been well-received by colleagues and researchers internationally.
Sin offers a diverse range of educational talks, including "Latin Burlesque Pioneers," "Decolonizing Burlesque," and "The History of Burlesque in Cleveland, Ohio." Their primary focus is to provide education and resources to the community, encouraging them to become their own historical researchers and keep the legends of burlesque alive through stories of their performances. Sin is fluent in both English and Spanish and offers educational content on their YouTube channel.Presentations available on demand and virtually in real time. Real time virtual presentations will also be listed in the class list below.
Burlesque Workshops/Dance Parties for Hire!
Are you looking for a unique party activity?
Honey and Lottie of Tainted Hearts Productions offer curated burlesque dance workshops. From Bachelorette Parties to a Girls Night Out these workshops are perfect for your special occasion or event!
Choose from a near-limitless menu of dance-style workshops for you and your group. Workshops are held at The Grotto at Mystique Lingerie in Fort Collins, a private and inclusive studio!
Learn More
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Rhinestones
Pasties
CFCreations by Copper Flame
Costume Design & Creation
Detrivora Costumes by Paloma Nectar
Subscribe:
Lots of our performers have subscription services that give you Behind the Scenes Burlesque Insight! Sign up to stay on top of it!
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The Salsita Side of Things — Patreon by Anita Salsita
This $5/month tier is the best way to stay in the loop with everything happening behind the scenes at Vivalesque. Through my personal Patreon, I share early access to show announcements, ticket links, casting calls, and exactly what I look for in performer submissions—plus what usually doesn’t get picked and why. You'll also get a first look at upcoming show plans, help shape merch and theme ideas, and receive exclusive perks like ticket discounts that won’t be posted anywhere else. This space is always evolving, and your support doesn’t just help keep the glitter flowing—it helps Vivalesque grow into the kind of community-rooted, Latina-owned burlesque company I’ve always dreamed of building.
Misc. Resources
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Courtesy of Bella Sin
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Ava Cado put together a Nerdlesque casting call submission form and newsletter!
Submit your Nerdlesque Casting Call
Join the Google Group to receive Casting Emails