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From StripTease to Self-Defense: All for $5 at Atl's Burlesque House
- Metropolitan Studios
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
Looking to shake things up, try something new, or get back in your body? On Friday, August 16, Metropolitan Studios and The Atlanta School of Burlesque are offering 9 unique movement and performance classes—all for just $5 each.
Whether you're new to burlesque, a seasoned performer, or just curious, $5 Day is a fun and low-pressure way to explore dance, theater, sensual movement, and more in a community-driven space.
Why $5 Day?
Take one class or try them all—each is just $5.
These classes are open-level, beginner-friendly, and welcoming.
Come as you are. We celebrate bodies, identities, and stories of all kinds.
Full $5 Day Class Schedule – August 16
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM • Practical Self-Defense Confidence-building skills designed for awareness and safety.
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM • Sexify™ Sensual MovementA dance fitness class featuring sensual movement and self-expression through slow burn dance.
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM • Masquerade Menagerie
Tap into character and costume with this playful theatrical movement class.
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM • Sensu–All Bodies Stretch A gentle, full-body stretch and strength class designed for all bodies.
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM • StripTease
Learn the art of the tease—movement, confidence, and burlesque basics.
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM • Sirens Call A fantasy-infused class exploring aquatic movement and character-based flow.
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM • Advanced Drama Camp
A high-energy acting and burlesque class with deeper character exploration.
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM • Classic Showbabes
Get vintage-inspired with movement and style rooted in classic burlesque.
Where It’s Happening
Metropolitan Studios
1259 Metropolitan Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Metropolitan Studios is a queer-owned, femme-powered arts space and home of The Atlanta School of Burlesque and The Candybox Revue.
How to Register
Reserve your spots in advance—classes will fill up!
Visit metrostudioseav.com/classes and look for the $5 Day listings on August 16.
Bring a Friend, Make a Move
Whether you want to feel strong, sexy, silly, or all of the above—there’s a class waiting for you on $5 Day. Try one. Try five. Try all nine. We’ll see you there!
