Perfecting the Peel

Service Description

It’s not just what you take off—it’s how you take it off. Gloves and stockings are iconic elements of burlesque, but a truly captivating peel requires intention, control, and a deep understanding of timing. In this hands-on, collaborative workshop, you’ll learn multiple techniques for removing gloves and stockings in ways that are smooth, deliberate, and impossible to look away from. Join Dahlia Vee—known for her impressively clean and satisfying stocking peels—as she guides you through both foundational methods and creative variations. You’ll explore classic techniques for glove and stocking removal, then be encouraged to experiment, adapt, and discover what feels most natural and compelling in your own movement style. This is an active, participation-based class where you’ll practice in real time, receive guidance, and refine your technique in a supportive environment. Whether you prefer slow and sultry, playful and cheeky, or polished and precise, this class will help you elevate one of burlesque’s most essential skills. What to Expect: • Multiple techniques for glove and stocking removal • How to control pacing, tension, and audience focus • Hands-on practice in a collaborative, supportive space • Exploration of both classic and creative peel styles • Guidance on making your reveals intentional and impactful What to Bring: (Some items will be available to borrow.) • Folding or performance chair (highly recommended, not required) • Thigh-high stockings (2 pairs recommended: one pair of stay-ups (silicone grip stockings) and one pair without) • Elbow-length or opera-length gloves About the Instructor: Dahlia Vee is a prominent burlesque performer and instructor based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2013, she co-founded the Silk Stocking Sirens alongside Miss Rachel Riot and has performed at festivals across North Carolina and Massachusetts, including the Heavy Rebel Weekender Wiggle Room, Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, and The Great Burlesque Expo in Boston. She was crowned Queen of Improv at ABS Fest and named North Carolina’s Master of Improv at the 2019 BurlyPicks Regional Showcase. Known especially for her impressive stocking peels, Dahlia blends technical precision with playful creativity in both her performances and her teaching. She produces annual Valentine’s Day Dinner & a Show experiences in in Raleigh and currently teaches at the Raleigh School of Burlesque. Additional Info: • Pre-registration required • All levels welcome