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.