Upcoming Events & Classes
NOW That's Another Throwback!
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 2pm Central Time (US)
We're back for another round of throwbacks after last year's favorite show! NOW That's Another Throwback! is a virtual stage packed with pure nostalgia—where the songs that shaped our childhoods, soundtracked our teenage years, and fueled our young-adult rebellion come back to life through dance. From guilty pleasures to timeless anthems, each performance taps into the music we never get tired of hearing, no matter how many decades pass. Join us for a heartfelt, high-energy celebration of memory, movement, and the tracks that still hit just as hard today.
Performers: To Be Announced
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All ticket sales benefit our Stygian Scholarship Fund, helping members attend events like our Annual Retreat!
Ascension: Dark Fusion Dance Festival & Retreat
Just as Persephone ascends from the Underworld, so shall we!
Celebrate halfway to Halloween with a weekend full of dance featuring specialized workshops and an intimate show - for the first time now in person in St. Louis, MO!
Can't make it in person? Have no fear--ALL our events are recorded!!!
Ascension Returns April 10-12, 2026!
In Person Events
The Brightening
February 20-22 | Las Vegas, NV
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Brightening Dance Weekend 2026! Join us in person for a weekend packed with awesome dance sessions, great vibes, and loads of fun. Whether you're a pro or just love to move, this is the perfect chance to shine on the dance floor and connect with fellow dance lovers. Don’t miss out on the brightest dance event of the year!
Daewen will be among the featured instructors, teaching Metal AF Fusion!
Escalate: Workshop with Kasper
February 22 | St. Louis, MO
Are you ready to Escalate Your GODDESS MODE?!
Kasper is taking inspiration from the various goddesses of mind influence & control. Pick your poison in this workshop and come join Kasper for an original fusion dance choreography to "Escalate" by Tsar B. This dark and percussive song lends itself to syncopated movements with a moody cleverness. Treat yourself to a fun confidence-building breakdown of one of Kasper's most popular choreographies!
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