The Raleigh School of Burlesque

Ready to add a little magic to your movement?

On Saturday, June 20, Lady Gatita is bringing her beautiful Intro to Veil Fans workshop to Cell Block #9. If you've ever been captivated by flowing silk, dramatic stage pictures, or the hypnotic art of flow props, this is your chance to learn the fundamentals in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment.

We'll explore veil fan technique, movement, fan control, and ways to create stunning visual effects that can elevate burlesque acts, character performances, cosplay, dance, and more.

Saturday, June 202:00–3:30 PMCell Block #9 (Private Home Studio near NCSU)$30

Raleigh, NC

Students must bring their own veil fans.Limited to 10 participants.

Registration is now open at www.raleighburlesque.com

gets us ❤️

Audrey Dos lighting up the stage at Raleigh Burlesque’s Sweet 16 anniversary show, June 23, 2024 at the Lincoln Theatre. A Mamasita on a mission, Audrey channels Puerto Rican pride and New York fire with a background in dance and theater that smolders before erupting into pure joy. Caliente, confident, and completely unforgettable.

🎬 June Free Movie Night at the Raleigh School of Burlesque 🎬

Our June selection is Bayou City Burlesque (2024), a documentary highlighting the vibrant burlesque scene in Houston, Texas.

The film features performances and insights from local artists including Abby Cadabra, Cara Cherie, Ghoulia Child, Valentina J’adore, and Nikki Knockout, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry, personalities, and community that shape Houston burlesque.

Through performance footage and candid interviews, the documentary explores what it means to build and sustain a regional burlesque scene rooted in creativity, collaboration, and local culture.

🎞️ Free Community Movie Night
📅 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Cell Block #9 — private home studio near Western Blvd & NCSU
📌 Raleigh, NC

Free to attend. Limited seating. Registration required. Address shared upon sign-up.

⏰ Tickets drop in 4 days ⏰

Glitter Drop: A Burlesque Rave Experience
July 18 | Cannonball Music Hall

Get ready for a night of:
⚡ burlesque + EDM
⚡ neon lights + heavy bass
⚡ a dance floor that never stops moving

This is not a typical show — it’s a full-on rave experience.

🎟️ Tickets on sale 6/5/26

Mark your calendar. Set your alarm. Don’t miss this one.

Who’s coming with you? 👇

This is about so much more than pretty pictures.”

Photographer Katelyn Scott has spent years helping people feel beautiful in front of the camera — but Picture Perfect goes even deeper than that.

This workshop is about documenting the real version of yourself:
the softness and strength,
the confidence and vulnerability,
the body that has carried you through your entire life.

Join Katelyn Scott and the Raleigh School of Burlesque for a hands-on self-portrait workshop where you’ll learn how to take sexy, artistic, empowering photos of yourself using simple setups, natural light, mirrors, intentional posing, and the phone already in your hand.

We’ll cover:
• posing and body language
• lighting basics
• dramatic and flattering angles
• expression and storytelling
• creating sensual and authentic images
• how to feel less awkward on camera
• DIY solo photography tricks

You’ll be actively taking photos during class and experimenting in real time in a supportive environment full of encouragement, creativity, and confidence-building.

No modeling experience required.
All bodies, identities, ages, and aesthetics are welcome.

Saturday, June 13
11am–2pm
Cell Block #9
$75
Limited to 12 participants

Registration available now at www.raleighburlesque.com

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An outside eye can change everything.

Private Act Feedback Sessions with Miss Rachel Riot are an opportunity to step back, assess your work with clarity, and make intentional improvements. These one-on-one sessions focus on thoughtful critique rooted in real-world performance, production, and judging experience.

Use this time to:
• Identify what’s working and what’s distracting
• Strengthen pacing, build tension, and refine payoff
• Edit with purpose rather than overcomplicating
• Align costuming, movement, and story
• Prepare an act for booking, competition, or showcase

$25 for a 30-minute private session
Available in person or on Zoom

Email [email protected] to schedule.

Being an artist is a delicate balance of confidence, doubt, comparison, and showing up anyway.
Some days you love it. Some days you side-eye it. All of it counts. ✨
Keep making the thing.

Private lessons are where the details get sharper.

Rachel Riot’s one-on-one burlesque coaching focuses on intentional movement, strong reveals, and acts that feel authentic to you. Beginners welcome. Experienced performers encouraged.

$50/hour. Limited availability.

Email [email protected] to reserve.

🎬 This Sunday — Free Burlesque Movie Night 🎬

Join us for Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, a documentary offering a funny, intimate look at the hard-working soul of neo-burlesque. Set within the Portland burlesque community, the film highlights performers navigating creativity, identity, and collaboration both on and off the stage.

Through honest interviews and performance footage, the documentary explores how burlesque fosters empowerment, artistic risk, and chosen family — reminding us that community is at the heart of the glitter.

🎞️ FREE | Community Event
📅 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Cell Block #9 — private home studio near NCSU / Western Blvd
📌 Raleigh, NC

Space is limited. Registration required. Address provided after sign-up.