Nightshade Conservatory

Nightshade Conservatory Nightshade Conservatory, located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, is a hub for burlesque education and entertainment.

Led by Headmistress The Infamous Nina Nightshade, who boasts over 15 years of experience in the world of burlesque, the conservatory offers

Hard truth and the reason I waited so long to become an instructor:Being a teacher means being excited when your student...
08/16/2026

Hard truth and the reason I waited so long to become an instructor:

Being a teacher means being excited when your students surpass you. It’s a humbling experience, but also a joyful one.

If you aren’t okay with your students becoming bigger and better than you, don’t teach.

We had a blast in One Robe Peel! Thanks to everyone who joined us.Next up, From Ideation to Creation. Tips on building a...
07/31/2026

We had a blast in One Robe Peel! Thanks to everyone who joined us.
Next up, From Ideation to Creation. Tips on building a burlesque act. Let’s make art!

We're one week away from our next course: One Robe Peel Learn how to slow it down and tease an entire performance with j...
07/14/2026

We're one week away from our next course: One Robe Peel

Learn how to slow it down and tease an entire performance with just one costume piece. This is not only a great way to explore a slow burn act, it's a way to elevate the silly, sassy, and spirited ones.

This month we work on taking our time and driving the audience wild. This is an excellent novice-level class and a skill...
07/02/2026

This month we work on taking our time and driving the audience wild. This is an excellent novice-level class and a skill the most experienced can learn from.

05/24/2026

We shimmied out hearts out! See you next month for Sirens Gaze. Come smoulder with us!

05/07/2026

We’ve got two great classes coming up this month.

May 19 - Hip Me With Your Best Shot - hip movements for burlesque with (course fee $30)

May 24 - Floorwerk for Plus Size People with (course fee $40)

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We got interactive last night! Thanks to everyone who got silly and stepped out of their comfort zone. See you next mont...
04/22/2026

We got interactive last night! Thanks to everyone who got silly and stepped out of their comfort zone. See you next month for some hip action!

Let’s get interactive! There’s still some room in Tuesdays Nightshade Conservatory course, The Interactive Performer: Co...
04/18/2026

Let’s get interactive!

There’s still some room in Tuesdays Nightshade Conservatory course, The Interactive Performer: Connecting with the audience on their level including floor-show style performance, audience participation, and engaging with mutual consent.

We welcome all experience levels, all genders, all abilities, almost all ages (18+ only)

Message me if you want to join us!

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4207 SE Woodstock Boulevard #304
Portland, OR
97206

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