Drake's Workshops

Ethical Hybridization Mini-Intensive
Part 1-Theory: Friday 1:00-3:00pm
Part 2-Method: Saturday 1:00-3:00pm
​$90 through 6/21, $100 after
This is a 2-part workshop intensive that goes ove rthe ethics of producing hybridized belly dance.
  • In part 1, "Theory," we will reconcile with the implications of creating fusion, including appropriation, cultural sovereignty, colonization and imperialism, and research practices.
  • In part 2, Drake will share his methodology for blending movements, creating choreographic harmony, and balancing aesthetics to produce a legible hybrid combination that is both virtuosic and satisfying. ​

About Drake von Trapp

Drake von Trapp is a multiple award-winning interdisciplinary belly dancer/researcher. He has a bachelor’s degree in contemporary modern dance from Texas Woman’s University, where he is currently completing 2 master’s degrees in Dance and Gender Studies. His research about men in belly dance has inspired a trailblazing scope of research that have led to collaborations with some of the biggest belly dance festivals in the country. His experience as a student, an academician, and rigorous cross-training in other dance styles makes him a dynamic performer, an accessible instructor, and an intellectual powerhouse.