Juneteenth Jubilee: A Black Burlesque Show Workshops
In Partnership with Tre' Da Marc (Infringement Productions)

This movement workshop is for all levels!

Participants will be guided to explore pleasure, self awareness and collective investigation through sensory play, improv and choreography. Come ready to share and explore what brings your body joy!

Instructor: Nami Flare
Class Day/Time: Saturday June 20th 11:00-12:15pm
Cost: $37
Special BIPOC Rate: $27
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

This class is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email info@roseacademyofburlesque.com.

More About Nami

Nami Flare has over 10 years of teaching experience, specializing in guided improvisation, Afro-fusion, dance composition, S.T.E.A.M. and movement coaching. In 2020, she earned her BFA in Dance from Ohio State University. Her experience includes working with Miami City Ballet, Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, Pearle School of Burlesque, and Metropolitan Studios ATL just to name a few. Ms. Flare’s workshops are rooted in collective exploration while also honoring the individual experiences!

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.

This class will focus on building the character of the artist as well as the story they are sharing with the audience.

We will discuss the rich histories of both Drag and Burlesque and the importance of knowing where influences stem from in order to honor the history while creating your acts (Put on your Pasties!)

We will work on movement, musicality, stillness, and costuming. We will focus on timing and presence when adding stripping to our lip syncs and tip gets!
We will touch on promoting yourself, how to show up to the gig, and how to ask for the rate you are worth!

Any and all are welcomed! New King? Lets go! Been doing this already and want feedback on a new act?? Slay.

Instructor: Switch The Boi Wonder
Class Day/Time: Saturday June 20th 12:30-2:00pm
Cost: $42
Special BIPOC Rate: $32
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

More About Switch

Known as the Panty Dropper of Burlesque, Switch the Boi Wonder has been dazzling audiences all over with their combination of drag and burlesque for over 15 years.

Switch is one of the co-producers of Notes on Masculinity: a Drag King Centered Cabaret. Switch is the Father of the Haus of Wonder and is the proud Dad of the 8 Wonders of the World.

Switch is most passionate about using the stage to be visible for trans and non-binary humans, for it was finding Drag and stripping in front of strangers (haha) that gave them the courage to live authentically themselves.

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.

This class is for performers at any level who want to get serious about their movement in heels. We work on walks, transitions, stage presence, and the kind of specificity and clarity that separates someone who knows the steps from someone who owns the room.

Each class breaks down technique and builds it into choreography — with an emphasis on storytelling, intentionality, and performing with your whole body, not just your feet. Whether you’ve never worn a heel or you’re already working professionally, you’ll be met where you are and pushed forward.

All levels. All styles. Come ready to train.

Instructor: Aquarius Moon
Class Day/Time: Saturday June 20th 2:15-3:45pm
Cost: $42
Special BIPOC Rate: $32
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

This class is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email here!
(There are still two spots reserved for the sponsorships that will be confirmed no later than June 4th.)

More About Aquarius:

Aquarius Moon is a Somali-Nigerian American performance artist, producer, and cultural curator — voted the 6th most influential burlesque performer in the world. Holder of the 2025 Sin City Queen of Burlesque and Imperial Burlesque Monarch titles, she curated the landmark Every(Body) Wants to Be a Showgirl exhibition at Dupont Underground and is recognized by the Kennedy Center as a choreographer and community advocate.

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.

Wrap yourself in feathers and flair with this playful burlesque class! Learn how to use your boa as a sultry extension of your body while exploring the art of musicality. From twirls to teasing, you'll discover how to move with rhythm and grace, making every moment on stage absolutely captivating. This class will have you shimmying, swirling, and feeling fabulous! All level of performers welcome. If you don’t have a boa please bring a long scarf. Comfy shoes or dance shoes.

Instructor: Jessabelle Thunder
Class Day/Time: Sunday June 21st 11:00-12:30pm
Cost: $47
Special BIPOC Rate: $37
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

This class is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email here!
(There are still two spots reserved for the sponsorships that will be confirmed no later than June 4th.)

More About Jessablle:

Jessabelle Thunder has been captivating audiences since 2009 with her signature mix of power, playfulness, and magnetic stage presence. Crowned Miss Exotic World, Queen of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, she’s an international headliner who's toured 11 countries, including Japan and Australia with Tito Bonito, and shared the stage with icons like Lizzo and Dita Von Teese. Currently voted number one of the Top Most Influential Performers by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine, Jessabelle is celebrated for her striking musicality, cheeky sass, and a passion that radiates from the stage straight into the hearts of her audience.

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to slow it down, move with intention, and exude sensuality that keeps your audience captivated. Master the power of taking your time and turning up the heat, leaving your audience hot, bothered, and begging for more.

Instructor: Foxy Lexxi Brown
Class Day/Time: Sunday June 21st 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: $47
Special BIPOC Rate: $37
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

This class is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email here!
(There are still two spots reserved for the sponsorships that will be confirmed no later than June 4th.)

More About Foxy:

Foxy Lexxi Brown, Canada’s own baddie goddess - is an international burlesque and drag powerhouse known for her elegance, glamour, confidence, and unforgettable stage presence. A multi-award-winning artist and producer, she has headlined festivals across the globe and is ranked Top 5 among the Top 50 Most Influential Figures in Burlesque worldwide, holding the #1 spot in Canada, by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. Miss Brown possesses a magnetic charm, radiating the elusive 'je ne sais quoi' of an artist at the pinnacle of her craft.

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.

Let’s be real: Burlesque is so much more than a killer tease and a costume drop. It’s a somatic powerhouse and a massive platform for social impact. This class is all about the internal reveal—the stuff that happens under the skin before the first glove even comes off.

Whether you’re a newbie finding your stage legs or a seasoned pro ready for a career reset, we’re going on a "journey back to self." We’re moving past the "how-to" of choreography and getting into the "why-to" of your art. It’s time to re-imagine your role as a performer, an artist, and a powerful advocate for yourself and your community.

What we’re diving into:

• The Trinity of the Gut: Learning to listen when your Mind, Body, and Soul finally agree. (That’s your intuition talking!)

• Shifting the Narrative: Let’s stop trying to control everything. We’re practicing the art of Listen, Acknowledge, and Accept.

• Professionalism = Self-Love: Forget the old-school hustle. We’re redefining "pro" through Care, Trust, and Honest Communication.

• Impact over Intent: We’re auditing our platforms to make sure we’re amplifying the right voices and ditching patterns that don’t serve the collective.

• Being Your Own Bestie: Learning when resistance is a sign to "push through" or universes signal to "pause and listen."
  
  Grab your journal and let’s feel it out!

Instructor: RedBone
Class Day/Time: Sunday June 21st 2:45-4:15pm
Cost: $47
Special BIPOC Rate: $37
**Use the code JUBILEE**

Community Funded Sponsorships

The Rose Academy of Burlesque is committed to making our classes more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. If cost is a barrier, community-funded sponsorships are available for BIPOC students at a reduced rate or fully covered cost. To share the love as widely as possible, each workshop will offer either one full scholarship spot or two half-scholarship spots, depending on available funding. To request a sponsored spot, please send us an email by June 1st. Decisions will be sent out no later than June 4th.

To request a spot email us here.

More About RedBone:

RedBone is an internationally recognized entertainer, emcee, producer & educator. With 20+ years of experience, she teaches dance & performance skills through the lenses of neo-burlesque, classic dance techniques, theater, and breaking/hip hop. As 2019 Burlesque Hall of Fame Princess & 2016-2023 21st Century Burlesque Magazine Top 50 Most Influential Industry Figures, The Cyclone of Burlesque is bringing a unique perspective, honest guidance, and a wide range of knowledge with a gentle hand to practitioners of burlesque. RedBone curates classes and workshops annually at The African American Arts & Culture Complex in SF & Flux Vertical Theatre in Berkeley in Spring & Fall and for The Bay Area Legends Challenge Fundraiser. Recently she’s been a featured teacher at The Atlanta School of Burlesque, What The Funk!? and BurlyCon.

Space is limited to twelve students.

We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible. Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.