"This show was completely magical. Every single performance was unique and deeply, deeply moving. I laughed, I cried, I stood there with my mouth open totally blown away. Wow." - Hannah
Unapologetic Burlesque is no longer organizing shows.
We are keeping this website alive as a source of tkaronto* QTBIPOC history.
BIGGEST THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE
UNAPOLOGETIC BURLESQUE POSSIBLE!!!
Check out our about page for a goodbye message from the co-creators.
“[Unapologetic Burlesque] gave me the opportunity to emotionally take risks with my storytelling as a movement artist that I often don't get the chance to explore or feel comfortable to…Initially I struggled around whether I belonged in the space being a cis gendered male but also whether or not my performance would be "burlesque" enough. But Unapologetic Burlesque takes a very fluid approach to how that gets interpreted and performed, which gave me a sense of openness to what I could offer as a storyteller.” - Performer
[Unapologetic Burlesque] makes me so empowered to know that there are so many brilliant [queer people of colour] but most importantly it feels like some sort of collective healing of wounds we know of and don't know of. And for that i am so grateful. Thank you.” – Audience member
"I was reminded tonight how important it is for queer folks of colour to create positive and affirming spaces, like that at Unapologetic Halloween Showcase ~ Consensual. Anti-racist. Queer. Not your Average Burlesque. Why should we constantly be trying to fit ourselves in boxes and spaces that weren't made for us...Let us continue to create affirming spaces for each other, stand up for each other, love each other." - Afi
“[Unapologetic Burlesque] gave me the opportunity to emotionally take risks with my storytelling as a movement artist that I often don't get the chance to explore or feel comfortable to…Initially I struggled around whether I belonged in the space being a cis gendered male but also whether or not my performance would be "burlesque" enough. But Unapologetic Burlesque takes a very fluid approach to how that gets interpreted and performed, which gave me a sense of openness to what I could offer as a storyteller.” - Performer
[Unapologetic Burlesque] makes me so empowered to know that there are so many brilliant [queer people of colour] but most importantly it feels like some sort of collective healing of wounds we know of and don't know of. And for that i am so grateful. Thank you.” – Audience member
"I was reminded tonight how important it is for queer folks of colour to create positive and affirming spaces, like that at Unapologetic Halloween Showcase ~ Consensual. Anti-racist. Queer. Not your Average Burlesque. Why should we constantly be trying to fit ourselves in boxes and spaces that weren't made for us...Let us continue to create affirming spaces for each other, stand up for each other, love each other." - Afi
*Unapologetic Burlesque has lived its life in tkaronto aka toronto, Indigenous territory and meeting place of many First Nations including the Wendat, Anishnaabe, Haudensaunee, and Mississauguas of New Credit.