BurlyCon Finishing School: My Grandma Was An Exotic Dancer?! with Leslie Cunningham
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 DukeUniversity’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
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!