The Descent: Online Dark Fusion Festival
Hosted by Daewen & The Stygian Collective
Returning November 6-8, 2026!
As Persephone descends into the Underworld for the winter season, join us to dance in the darkness!
The first of its kind, this weekend of dark fusion dance showcases our style worldwide and online - making dance festivals accessible to more dancers than ever.
No travel required. No hotels. No conflicts.
Just an internet connection and a screen.
Don't even worry about time zones - all our events are recorded!
Read on to participate & Attend...
Schedule of Events
Dark Fusion in Context: Panel Discussion with Q&A
Friday, November 6: 7-8:30pm Central Time (US)
Dark fusion is an expansive dance style that builds upon our roots in Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, and Turkish styles. We know this, but... What is the history? What's the cultural context?
Join our opening panel discussion to explore the foundation of dark fusion, its growth, and the ways we honor our history today.
Featured Panelists:
Drake von Trapp
Faaridah Raqs
Kamrah
Marjhani
Headline Workshops: To Be Announced!
Saturday, November 7
9am-4pm Central Time (US)
Gala Show
Saturday, November 7: 5-7pm Central Time (US)
Enjoy a virtual showcase of our instructors, participants, and Stygian Collective members! Featuring video performances from around the world, you'll get your dose of darkness through expert storytelling, editing magic, and inspired movement art.
Feature Workshops: To Be Announced!
Sunday, November 8
9am-6:30pm Central Time (US)
Registration
Coming Soon! All events will be recorded with access for 3 months!
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Dance is a physical activity. Stygian Dance and affiliated instructors will not be held liable for any injuries that may occur from using these videos. If you engage in this program, you agree that you do so at your own risk. Trust your body, and if needed, consult a physician regarding any concerns you may have.
Stygian Style is informed by MEHNAT traditional dance. We acknowledge and love our roots in raqs sharqi and Middle Eastern dance traditions. Many of our members dance and perform in both worlds, and we encourage students to research the history of this danceform.
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