ABOUT TAMPERE BURLESQUE
Tampere Burlesque is a non-profit association that organizes burlesque events and provides classes and entertainment services in Pirkanmaa.
In Tampere there has been activity in burlesque scene since 2009 but official association was founded in 2016 by two performers and event producers from Tampere, Olivia Rouge and Stella Polaire.
In addition to organizing events, Tampere Burlesque offers entertainment services for event producers and companies. It also organizes workshops with both International and Finnish performers, and provides beginners classes and workshops about the different aspects of the art form,
such as stage presence, costuming, prop work and developing a solo act.
Since 2016 Tampere Burlesque has grown steadily, both in members, partners and organizing bigger events. This has been made possible by our supporting members and our active volunteers, who participate in event production. In addition to organizing our own events we’ve worked together with organizations like Tampere-talo, Nem Agency and Särkänniemi.
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2021 Tampere Burlesque association received a grant from The Ministry of Education and Culture (OKM) which is meant to be used in the field of art and culture by communities that have been affected negatively by the corona pandemic and the resrictions due to the situation.
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We also received an operating grand from the City of Tampere for year 2022.
Tampere Burlesque is constantly working towards building a more equal, diverse and inclusive burlesque scene in Finland. Our goal is to make participating in the scene possible for everyone interested in the art form, and we believe that a safer and more open scene will make that possible.
ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFE SPACE PRINCIPLES
IN OUR EVENTS
ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFE SPACE PRINCIPLES
As an association we thrive to offer events that are as accessible as possible. Here you can find information of our usual venues and their accessibility. If you are have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at: tampereburlesque@gmail.com
All our events use safe space principles:
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Respect a persons physical and mental state. Respect everyone’s right to self-determination. Do not touch anyone without consent. Remember that you can not know persons boundaries without asking them. Ask space for yourself as well if needed.
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Do not mock, ridicule, put aside or embarrass anyone with your words, behaviour or actions. Refrain from judging anyones appearance, gossiping and keeping up stereotypes.
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Do not make assumptions based on anyone’s appearance or actions. Do not make assumptions on anyone’s sexuality, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, values, sosioeconomic background, health or abilities.
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Give space. Make sure that everyone has a chance to be part of the conversation. Don’t downplay other’s opinions and allow others to have a say. Remember to also respect other’s privacy and handle touchy subjects with care.
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Listen and learn. Meet new topics, people and points of view with an open mind. React to every new thing with a possibility to learn something new.
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If you ever notice any harmful behaviour or discrimination in our events, don’t hesitate to contact the staff, bouncer while witnessing or our harassment contact person Suzie Dynamite suzie.s.dynamite@gmail.com. You can also contact us at any point at tampereburlesque@gmail.com
ACCESSIBILITY IN OUR EVENTS:
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We inform about accessibility on a event gradually. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about accessibility at our events.
Our email is tampereburlesque@gmail.com