Draconis will be offering 3 workshops at Phoenix Rising Dance Festival!!

Eclectic Fusion Combos
Sunday 11:30am-1:30pm

Draconis has been cultivating his own unique brand of belly dance, "Eclectic Fusion", which emphasizes precise belly dance technique & cross-training in other dance disciplines to form one-of-a-kind performance art. This workshop is always evolving, and is purely combination-based movement sequences. These specific combos and fusion styles will vary with each location, using movements from styles such as West African, Samba, modern, and tribal style dance. 2 hours. All levels

Powerful Layers
Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm

Known for his powerful, ground-breaking shimmies, Draconis teaches this class on how to masterfully layer your movements to create dynamic, complex combinations. A handout will be given with exercises on challenging your ability to layer movements. He will teach his favorite combinations, as well as guide you to creating your own unique, signature moves. 2 hours. INT—ADV

Stage Hair and Makeup
Saturday 1:30pm-3:30pm

This workshop is a stage-ready hair and makeup lecture and demonstration specifically for belly dancers!! As a licensed cosmetologist and 5 years working in the industry, Draconis has tons of advice and help ready to offer belly dancers to kick their performance appearance up 10 notches. We will discuss the use of contouring and highlighting, hair extensions, hot tools, glitter application, falsies, color choice, and a demonstration will be done on a participant from the workshop. Disposable makeup tools will be provided. Please bring your own palettes and supplies to use on yourself, if you wish to follow along. 2 hours. Anyone welcome

Divine Chaos Tribal® Fusion, LLC presents the 2nd Annual Phoenix Rising Dance Festival®.

Grab your zills and your hip scarf! Phoenix Rising Dance Festival® is exploding onto the valley’s dance scene this fall, in a decadent celebration of the joy of bellydancing. The general public and dancers alike are invited to enjoy over 8 hours of spellbinding dance performances from community members and professionals alike, stretch their limits in over 20 hours of workshop from internationally acclaimed instructors, enjoy a special night out at the Masquerade Ball After Party and All Pro Gala Showcase, and peruse colorful jewelry and dance couture from the vendors lining the festival hall.
 

Draconis will be performing this weekend in Houston, TX at the 'Rapport' event featuring Heather Labonte of Toronto!

Catch him FRIDAY night at the opening hafla, and SATURDAY performing a solo as long as a collaborative piece with Heather Labonte, DFTH, and others!

We all love Draconis' eclectic dance performances and energetic teaching style! We can't get enough! Lucky for us, he's returning to Austin for a fun weekend of class, lecture, and a show!

Also joining in the teaching will be photographer Daniel Kelch. Want to up your picture posing game? Daniel is here to help.

Registration for all classes and show at: goo.gl/t93TQL

--Eclectic Fusion Combos--
Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Draconis has been cultivating his own unique brand of belly dance, "Eclectic Fusion", which emphasizes precise belly dance technique & cross-training in other dance disciplines to form one-of-a-kind performance art.

--Hit Me With Your Best Shot! How to get the Best Pictures of Your Performances--
Saturday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Every dancer, at some point in their journey, has looked at photos taken at their performances and cringed. Fortunately there are several easy ways for you to help aid in better performance pictures. In this workshop we will go over some do's and don't's that will professionalize your venues, performances and pictures with minimal effort.

--A Picture Perfect Dance Show, Starring Draconis!--
Saturday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
$10 in advance
$8 students
$15 at the door

--Powerful Layers--
Sunday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Known for his powerful, ground-breaking shimmies, Draconis teaches how to masterfully layer your movements to create dynamic, complex combinations.

--Trans and Non-Binary Performer’s Survival Guide Lecture--
Sunday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
For the first time in Texas, a groundbreaking and important talk for our time. Learn how to deal with anything from handling intolerance to staying safe and professionally hosting a trans or non-binary performer.

Registraion for all classes and show: goo.gl/t93TQL

Want to perform? We'd love to put you in the show! Deadline to apply is April 7, 2017.

Register to perform here: https://goo.gl/forms/KSYLHPtQ8AvAiWMb2

"Twerkshop Choreography!"

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Saturday, 2pm — 4pm

It’s all about the booty! With his vast experience working in burlesque, pole, and variety shows, Draconis made this workshop to share the secrets of isolating your derriere. Included are stretches to loosen up those glutes, safety procedures, drills for your buns, and a short Twerk Fusion choreography! ALL levels welcome!