Upcoming events.
Propulsion
Propulsion
May 11–12, Milton Keynes
May 11, 10am – 12pm: Cave Goblin Fusion
Known for his propensity for moving like a cave goblin who learned to belly dance, Drake teaches the fundamentals of his unique “cave goblin” grunge style of fusion. This class will explore counterintuitive movement pathways, creative floorwork, and body conditioning to unlock the goblin within. Alternative movement options will be offered to floor work.
3:30pm - 5:30pm: Stage Presence
In this workshop, we explore how to reconcile with inner conflicts to be our most authentic and vulnerable onstage. Movement and intellectual exercises will be led to help identify sources of presence, develop a relationship with the audience, and practice self-forgiveness. This workshop is a hybrid of lecture and movement.
May 12th, 9:30am – 11:30am - Fragile Like a Bomb
Dynamism and contrast are essential to creating visual texture in a performance. Using a variety of combinations, this workshop explores the juxtaposition of sinuous, grounded belly dance technique with explosive, high-impact movement qualities.
The Return: Santa Fe
Invaders of the Heart 2024: The Return is a multimedia dance theater production from renowned choreographer and director Myra Krien, featuring the Mosaic Dance Company, the Starbelly Dancers, Drake von Trapp, and Kamrah.
Be Tribal 2024
Conoce a ✨ 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩 ✨
Bellydancer interdisciplinario ganador de múltiples premios y un académico emergente que vive en Chicago. Su estilo dinámico es una interacción de raqs sharqi y fusion bellydance, danzas vernáculas de África occidental y formación clásica en danza y ballet moderno contemporáneo.
También posee el estatus de Maestro capacitado de Etapa 1 y 2 en “Dance Cohesion”, Suhaila y Jamila Salimpour Nivel 1, así como una certificación como entrenador personal NASM.
El amor combinado de Drake por la danza y la investigación lo llevó a estudiar danza académicamente, obteniendo una maestría y una licenciatura en danza. Su tesis de maestría, “From Bal Anat to Hahbi’Ru: An Oral History of John Compton, American Male Belly Dancer", es la recopilación más completa de información sobre los hombres en el mundo del bellydance, y su tema más buscado para conferencias y talleres.
Se ha descrito como "un ejemplo muy necesario de cómo se debe capturar la investigación sobre la danza y el bellydance".
Su innovadora tesis universitaria, "Masculinity in American Belly Dance" (La masculinidad en el bellydance estadounidense), ha sido descrita como una "maravillosa obra de estudio sobre danza" que ha proporcionado una perspectiva "perspicaz e importante" sobre la cultura del bellydance en América del Norte, y recibió el premio "Excelencia en Becas de Escritura de Pregrado” y “Estudiante Sobresaliente de Pregrado”.
Actualmente, Drake se mantiene ocupado con su agenda de giras y dirigiendo Arcanum World Dance, un estudio de danza co-dirigido con su compañera de baile y vida, Kamrah.
Meet ✨ Drake von Trapp ✨
Multi-award-winning interdisciplinary bellydancer and an emerging academic living in Chicago. Their dynamic style is an interplay of raqs sharqi and fusion bellydance, West African vernacular dances and classical formation in contemporary modern dance and ballet.
He also holds the status of Trainee Master Stage 1 & 2 in Dance Cohesion, Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour Level 1, as well as a certification as NASM Personal Trainer.
Drake's combined love of dance and research led him to study dance academically, earning a master's and a bachelor's degree in dance. His master’s thesis, “From Bal Anat to Hahbi’Ru: An Oral History of John Compton, American Male Belly Dancer,” is the most comprehensive compilation of information about men in the world of bellydance, and his most sought-after topic for conferences and workshops.
It has been described as "a much needed example of how research into dance and bellydance should be captured."
His groundbreaking undergraduate thesis, “Masculinity in American Belly Dance,” has been described as a “wonderful study of dance” that has provided an “insightful and important” perspective on bellydance culture in North America, and received the “Excellence in Scholarship” award Undergraduate Writing” and “Outstanding Undergraduate Student”.
Currently, Drake is keeping busy with his tour schedule and directing Arcanum World Dance, a dance studio co-run with his dance partner and life partner Kamrah.
World of Orient: Hannover, Germany
World of Orient
May 3–5, Hanover, Germany
May 3, 11hr – 15hr: John Compton: History, Combos, and Culture
This hybrid class will start with an overview of the work of John Compton, a legendary figure in the history of belly dance. After our discussion, we will spend the rest of class learning combos with John’s signature stylization and exploring what made him unique.
May 4, 10hr – 12hr: Serpentine Fury
Dynamism and contrast are essential to creating visual texture in a performance. Using a variety of combinations, this workshop explores the juxtaposition of sinuous, grounded belly dance technique with explosive, high-impact movement qualities.
May 5, 10hr – 12hr: Muscle Micromanagement - Layering & Isolation
This class will help students refine their mind-body awareness to create complex, complimentary layered movements. We will explore muscle cueing and resistance-assisted techniques, so resistance bands or something comparable are recommended.
Gothla France
Gothla France
Apil 26–28, Aix en Provence
April 27, 14h – 16h : Spectral Embrace
We will expand your improvisation skills and dance tool belt by using celestial bodies to inspire movement. This workshop will include guided improv exercises, movement scores, and creativity mining techniques to inspire the imagination.
April 28, 15h – 17h: Muscle Micromanagement - Layering & Isolation
This class will help students refine their mind-body awareness to create complex, complimentary layered movements. We will explore muscle cueing and resistance-assisted techniques, so resistance bands or something comparable are recommended.
17h-18h: - History of Fusion Bellydance Lecture
This short lecture will provide a brief overview f the history of fusion belly dance, along with a discussion regarding topical concerns in the fusion belly dance community, such as cultural appropriation, integrity, and ethics.
Raks Geek
Raks Geek: A Sci-Fi Fantasy Speakeasy
Experience sci-fi seduction from a world-class cast in a unique circus cabaret! As seen on WGN-TV, UK Channel 4, MSN, Bleeding Cool, & more.
"Set phasers to stunning." - The Daily Mail (UK)
These shows often sell out!
After the show: Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers!
* Limited capacity (max 65%). Masks strongly recommended.
SALE: GET 15% OFF TICKETS! Use code MANDALORIAN. Ends Sun. 2/25.
Migrations 2024
Men and Masculinity in American Belly Dance
In this lecture, we will explore excavated histories of men in belly dance in the United States using a transfeminist theoretical framework. We will discuss topics such as male dancer privilege, gender politics, heterosexism, and femmephobia