This is a checklist of all information you need to provide in the presenter class proposal.
If you’d like more detail or explanation of items in the application, please refer to our Step-by-Step Guide.
- Your contact information
- Your website and social media handles (if applicable)
- Days available to teach at BurlyCon (All days, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Presenter bio: 500 characters (full bio) – Bio should not begin with your name
- Presenter bio: 280 characters (abbreviated bio)
- Hi-res photo
- Lo-res square photo
- Interest in being a panel moderator, panelist, or caucus lead
- Class type: Class, BurlyLab, Paper presentation
- Your paper in .PDF format (if applicable)
- Class title: 50 characters
- Class title: If you have dirty, dirty words in your class title, please create a hotel family-friendly version for electronic schedule boards, 50 characters
- Class description: 600 characters – Description should not begin with the class title
- Class track: Community, Glamour, Mind/Body, Movement/On-Stage, Production/Business, History
- Approximately how many times have you taught this class?
- Where have you taught the class: Name some cities/venues you’ve taught your class at, if applicable
- Have you taught at BurlyCon before?
- Student level: Any, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Master – Please think this through and refer to the Step-by-Step Guide for further explanation of each level
- Master Class Credentials: Why are you qualified to teach a Master Level class? List your credentials on the subject.
- Lesson Plan: How you’ll teach the class
- Class objectives – what is your intent as a teacher (140 characters or less)
- Syllabus (optional)
- Class size preferred
- Class duration: 55 or 85 minutes (if your class length is between these times or is a BurlyLab, choose 85 mins)
- Prep time needed in room before class begins
- This class mainly includes: Lecture, movement, crafting, demonstration, etc.
- This class involves: Walking, standing (for over 20 mins), movement, floor work, etc.
- Class accommodations for folks with mobility restrictions
- Classroom layouts (see Proposal Form or Guide)
- Movement classroom sound levels
- Movement classroom ceiling height
- Equipment needed (see Proposal Form or Guide)
- If using a computer device, what operating system you’ll use (Mac, PC, Linux)
- For general classes, what materials or supplies should students bring (If BurlyLab, enter this info in relevant questions later in form)
- Additional class info students and/or BurlyCon should know about (see Guide for examples)
If you are NOT submitting a BurlyLab class, you can skip to the end!
- BurlyLabs
- Supplies – determine if you provide or if students provide
- Cost of supplies if students pay instructor for supplies in class
- Detailed supply list for students if they need to purchase supplies
- Class size
- Class duration
- Additional classroom needs (see Guide for examples)
- Click the Submit button, you’re done!