The Art of Drag - A Crash Course
A program of The LOFT's six-month residency at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center (DR Center) at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, NY. (More info here.)
Unleash your inner queen, king, or fabulous in-between! Join The Art of Drag, a six-part workshop series led by Westchester’s own Angel Elektra and Shay D’Pines. This exciting course is your chance to explore the rich history of drag, discover your unique drag persona, and learn essential skills like makeup artistry, personal branding, and stage performance.
Each month, participants will dive into different aspects of drag culture, experiment with their own style, and work towards a culminating live performance. Whether you're completely new to drag or looking to elevate your skills, this workshop offers a supportive, creative environment for all genders.
Key Details:
- Dates: One Saturday a month - 10/19, 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 2/15, 3/15
- Final Performance: March 20th, 7:00 pm
- Adult Workshop (18+): 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: The Pocantico Center, 200 Lake Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Limited Registration: Each cohort is capped at 15 participants, so sign up early!
All supplies provided – just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Whether you're looking to step into the spotlight or simply understand the art form better, The Art of Drag is your chance to shine.
Register today and get ready to make your debut!
About The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund:
Once home to the Rockefeller family, The Pocantico Center’s verdant campus in the scenic hills of the Hudson Valley has been host to some of the most influential leaders, thinkers, and creative minds of the last century. Today, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund continues to bring together people at Pocantico through a robust slate of conferences, artist residencies, tours, performances, exhibitions, and educational programs. The David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico is a sustainable and inclusive home for the creative process where artists and the community come together to develop, present, and experience new works of art. For more information, visit www.pocantico.org.
