Here is your fierce but gentle reminder that you and your burlesque matters. Burlesque... one of those many communities that often likes to self-claim and emphasize the "community" aspect. We talk constantly about the importance of representation and that "everyone belongs." But do they? Like... really? As someone who regularly meets with other performers, whether for workshopping, professional development, or just to connect over burlesque, I hear, see, and experience a lot.