BurlyCon Board Member
Roula is the cat herding, queer femme of the South! You can find her wrangling sparkly bits from casting call to curtain call! She is the Owner & CEO of Metropolitan Studios, home of The Atlanta School of Burlesque & The Candybox Revue. There she produces shows, choreographs group work, and cultivates the talents of up and coming performers and producers. Here to make you laugh, cry, and feel a stirring in your loins – you won’t want to miss the overflowing cups of Atlanta’s Addiction, the CE-Ho of Burlesque – ROULA ROULETTE!
Headdress Making BURLYLAB! Craft a show-stopping statement piece in this hands-on headdress-making workshop, perfect for burlesque performers, costume lovers, and anyone ready to turn heads on stage (or off)! Using samba-inspired wireframe bases, we’ll build padded, ribbon-wrapped headdresses from the ground up. You’ll learn how to prep your frame with foam for comfort, wrap it in vibrant ribbon, and then bring your vision to life with feathers, tropical leaves, faux …
Herding Sparkly Cats: Teaching for Burlesque Teachers EXPERTEASE COURSE: This course helps experienced educators strengthen their curriculum, refine their classroom skills, and navigate the challenges of balancing passion with sustainability. Whether you teach beginners or advanced students, independently or running a school, you’ll gain practical tools for communicating core material, supporting student growth, and keeping your own teaching practice thriving. What To Bring: Note-taking supplies. Accessibility: Mobility modifications are not …
Sexify An enjoyable experience in an affirming and welcoming environment where you can learn dance movements that add hot tricks to your performance tool bag. Fitness components make this an ultimate workout that will leave you feeling stronger, empowered, and in tune with your flow. You will want to push yourself out of your comfort zone – and you’ll look hot doing it! Sexify Certified instructors teach real-life sensual movements …
Get Your $hit Together: Production 101 Crash Course in Show Production So you’re producing a Burlesque show? Then buckle up! This workshop walks you through successful show production from casting call to curtain call. Confused about contracts, casting calls or knowing if you have the right stage crew? Roula can help! With over 10 years of experience in live theatrical production Roula will review communication tips and tricks, negotiating pay …
Sexify Sensual Movement for All Bodies An enjoyable experience in an affirming and welcoming environment where you can learn dance movements that add hot tricks to your performance tool bag. Fitness components make this an ultimate workout that will leave you feeling stronger, empowered, and in tune with your flow. You will want to push yourself out of your comfort zone – and you’ll look hot doing it! Sexify Certified …
