Join The Rose Academy of Burlesque for our Winter Gala Session, an 8-week performance series culminating in a showcase celebrating Seven years of The Rose Academy of Burlesque.
This commemorative session invites performers to dive deep into technique, musicality, and stage presence while creating a polished routine designed to shine.
The session concludes with the Winter Gala Showcase—a glamorous evening of performance honoring seven years of artistry, community, and bold self-expression. Step into the spotlight, celebrate the season, and be part of a milestone moment in The Rose Academy’s legacy.
Key Dates:
Sparkle Social! A Pastie Embellishment Day: Saturday February 21st, 2026 1:00-3:00pm at The Rose Academy
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday March 26th, 2026 at The Rose Academy
Showcase: Saturday March 28th, 2026 at The Historic Gay 90s
We are committed to making classes as accessible as possible.
Contact us in advance with specific accessibility needs.
Group classes are a great way to explore burlesque while working with others! Your instructor will create choreography for the class to perform together in the end-of-session showcase.
You will create and source your own costumes, with guidance from the instructor to help bring your vision together. Build confidence, connect with your peers, and shine as part of a burlesque ensemble!
No experience? No problem!
This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the basics of burlesque while learning a group routine to perform at the end-of-session showcase.
Choose your schedule: Pick the day of the week that works best for you when signing up.
Unleash your confidence, embrace your creativity, and step into the spotlight with us!
Take your burlesque journey to the next level!
Designed for graduates of our Level One class, this intermediate group class builds on foundational skills with more dynamic choreography and stage presence techniques.
Choose your schedule: Pick the day of the week that works best for you when signing up.
Elevate your confidence, and refine your artistry!
Pre-Req: Level One Group Performance
Polish and Grow!
Ready to push your performance skills even further? This advanced group class is for graduates of Level One and Level Two, focusing on intricate choreography, advanced stage presence, and refining your unique performance style.
Showcase your growth, polish your artistry, and captivate the stage like never before!
Pre-Req: Level One and Level Two Group Performance
presence, emotional embodiment, and cultivating awareness on and off the stage
Explore mindful, sensual movement with Plum Ridiculous, focusing on presence, emotional embodiment, and lower-impact choreography. Accessible options, including seated variations, are available.
Solo classes offer a unique opportunity to develop your own original burlesque act! You'll create your own choreography and costumes, with guidance from the instructor and valuable feedback from your peers through structured peer review.
The class includes lesson days, workdays for collaboration and practice, and time outside of class for independent creation. By the end of the session, you'll have your very own solo performance ready to take the stage at our showcase.
Uniquely You!
Ready to take the stage on your own? This class guides you through creating your own solo choreography, from concept to completion. Designed for graduates of Level One and Level Two group classes, you'll develop skills in storytelling, musicality, and stage presence to craft a performance that’s uniquely yours.
Unleash your creativity, step into the spotlight, and shine as a solo artist!
Pre-Req: Level One and Level Two Group Performance