The Raleigh School of Burlesque

The Raleigh School of Burlesque Dance School - Est 2024

THEY’RE MAKING THEIR BURLESQUE DEBUTS!This Thursday, six brand-new performers take the stage for the very first time as ...
09/14/2026

THEY’RE MAKING THEIR BURLESQUE DEBUTS!

This Thursday, six brand-new performers take the stage for the very first time as the newest graduates of the Raleigh School of Burlesque’s Shimmy Seminar.

Joan of ArcH
Emmy Eclectic
The Shrekxi Lexi
Kit Tease
Mistress Pit Boss
Valentina Noel

Plus performances from Rachel Riot, Mona Loverly, Deidra Knight & Euphoria Harlot!

Thursday, September 17
Cannonball Music Hall
Doors 7 PM | Show 7:30 PM

Come scream, cheer, throw tips, and give these performers the kind of first audience they’ll never forget.

Tickets at raleighburlesque.com

When someone says “sing to me” and your burlesque brain immediately goes birds flyin’ high… 🎶😅We love a classic—but some...
09/14/2026

When someone says “sing to me” and your burlesque brain immediately goes birds flyin’ high… 🎶😅
We love a classic—but sometimes the real tease is choosing literally any other song.
Originality is sexy. Surprise is sexier.

Rhinestones are the icing — not the whole cake.If detail work drains you, let us take it over. We rhinestone costumes, a...
09/14/2026

Rhinestones are the icing — not the whole cake.

If detail work drains you, let us take it over. We rhinestone costumes, accessories, and more, and shipping is always an option.

$25/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Rush available. Glue and stones not included.

Email [email protected] to start a consult.

From the embers, she rises.Meet Emberé Moon, one of Raleigh Burlesque’s BLOSSOM mentees!A newer performer with a captiva...
09/13/2026

From the embers, she rises.

Meet Emberé Moon, one of Raleigh Burlesque’s BLOSSOM mentees!

A newer performer with a captivating presence, Emberé creates burlesque as ritual — exploring desire, remembrance, liberation, and the invitation to come home to the body.

She is dynamic, expressive, and absolutely mesmerizing to watch, and we’re so excited to have her joining this incredible cast for Peace, Love & Pasties!

Saturday, September 19
Cannonball Music Hall
2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8 PM

Tickets: raleighburlesque.com

Wham, glam, thank you ma’am — it’s Lucinda Luxure!Coming all the way from the Quad Cities, Lucinda is a burlesque perfor...
09/11/2026

Wham, glam, thank you ma’am — it’s Lucinda Luxure!

Coming all the way from the Quad Cities, Lucinda is a burlesque performer AND vocalist who brings vivacious energy, radiant stage presence, dangerous curves, and a whole lotta lust to the stage.

On stage since 2023 and mentored by Quad Cities legend Drop Dead Red, Lucinda has performed in the Wickedest City Burlesque & Variety Festival and also works behind the scenes as a stage manager and producer.

We’re so excited to welcome her to Raleigh for Peace, Love & Pasties: A Burlesque Tribute to the 1960s!

Saturday, September 19
Cannonball Music Hall
2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8 PM

Tickets: raleighburlesque.com

Ever wondered what actually happens in a burlesque class?For just $15, come spend an hour with Rachel Riot and Dahlia Ve...
09/11/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens in a burlesque class?

For just $15, come spend an hour with Rachel Riot and Dahlia Vee and find out!

Burlesque: Just a Taste is our beginner-friendly teaser class for anyone who has been curious about burlesque. You’ll learn some foundational burlesque moves, practice glove and stocking peels, and learn a short choreography sequence. We’ll also talk about burlesque history, show you some of our favorite props, and introduce you to the local burlesque community and Raleigh School of Burlesque.

You’ll be learning from two experienced performers and instructors with different specialties. Rachel Riot has been performing burlesque since 2007, producing shows for nearly two decades, and teaching burlesque since 2011. Dahlia Vee specializes in classic tease techniques, glove and stocking peels, feather fans, and clothing removal.

This is a low-pressure space to try something new, ask questions, and see if burlesque might be for you.

Sunday, October 4
8–9 PM
$15
Cell Block #9, private home studio off Western Blvd. near NCSU
Address provided upon registration

Register at raleighburlesque.com.

WANTED: Drag/Stage Makeup Artists & InstructorsThe Raleigh School of Burlesque is looking for makeup artists who are wel...
09/10/2026

WANTED: Drag/Stage Makeup Artists & Instructors

The Raleigh School of Burlesque is looking for makeup artists who are well versed in drag makeup and/or stage makeup and interested in teaching workshops for our performer community. All kinds of performers are welcome in our classes, so we’re looking for instructors who can teach techniques that translate across burlesque, drag, theatre, dance, and the stage.

We’re especially interested in workshops covering things like exaggerating and reshaping features for the stage, contouring and highlighting, product selection and how to actually use those products, camouflage and coverage techniques, lashes, brows, lips, creating dimension that reads under stage lighting, and all those theatrical tips, tricks, shortcuts, and “fake it till you make it” secrets performers need to know.

Great at makeup but never taught before? That’s okay! We can work with you to develop your knowledge into a class and help you structure what you want to teach.

There are multiple teaching opportunities available, and we offer competitive instructor rates.

Interested? Email [email protected] to introduce yourself, tell us a little about your makeup experience and what you’d be interested in teaching, and we can discuss the pay scale, class possibilities, and any questions you have.

Backstage 2024 Legends Spotlight Theater—Mona Loverly, Dress Ta Kill, and Meka La Creme squeezing into the frame because...
09/10/2026

Backstage 2024 Legends Spotlight Theater—Mona Loverly, Dress Ta Kill, and Meka La Creme squeezing into the frame because that Spotlight Divas sign deserved its moment.

We miss old Legends 😭

Burlesque, baby — but make it the ’60s.Never been to a burlesque show? This is a GREAT one to start with.Peace, Love & P...
09/10/2026

Burlesque, baby — but make it the ’60s.

Never been to a burlesque show? This is a GREAT one to start with.

Peace, Love & Pasties is taking over Cannonball Music Hall for a groovy night of dancing, costumes, comedy, storytelling, st******se, and a whole lotta personality — with local favorites and visiting performers all hitting the stage!

And it’s more than just the show:

6 curated vendors
Themed cocktails
’60s fashion show & Best Dressed Contest
Raffle prizes
Audience participation games + prizes
’60s trivia at intermission
VIP front-row seating + swag bags

Come dressed in your best ’60s look and make a whole night of it!

PEACE, LOVE & PASTIES
Saturday, September 19
Cannonball Music Hall • Raleigh
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8 PM

$20 Advance | $25 Day of Show | $35 VIP

Tickets at RaleighBurlesque.com

You don’t have to be flexible to LOOK flexible.Join visiting performer Celeste LaVie for Faking Flexibility, a workshop ...
09/09/2026

You don’t have to be flexible to LOOK flexible.

Join visiting performer Celeste LaVie for Faking Flexibility, a workshop all about using angles, body positioning, longer lines, and a little stage illusion to look bendy without actually pushing your limits.

Perfect for less-limber bodies, older bodies, performers returning to movement, or anyone who would simply prefer not to snap themselves in half for the sake of burlesque.

Sunday, September 20
10:30–11:30 AM
Cell Block #9 | Raleigh, NC
$30
Pre-registration required

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Cyanne Circle
Cary, NC
27606

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