Why You Should Join a Drag King Flashmob (Even If You've Never Done One Before)

What Even Is a Flashmob?

A flashmob is a choreographed group performance that appears to happen spontaneously in a public space. Participants blend into a crowd - until the music kicks in and they burst into movement. The spectacle usually lasts only a few minutes, but the ripple effect? Much longer.

Flashmobs aren't about flawless technique or Broadway-level polish. They're about surprise. Disruption. Joy. For the performers and the audience alike, flashmobs make the mundane magical.

A Brief History of Flashmobs and Their Impact

In 2009, hundreds of dancers suddenly performed "Do-Re-Mi" at Antwerp Central Station in Belgium, thrilling commuters and racking up millions of views online. That same year, Oprah's season launch in Chicago kicked off with a giant crowd dancing to the Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" - a moment of mass connection and joy.

And it's not just about viral hits. Flashmobs have been used as political protest, wedding proposals, even to reclaim public space.

What makes them unforgettable is the energy. A sense of community emerges in real time - one that bridges strangers, suspends disbelief, and wakes up anyone who witnesses it.

Why a Drag King Flashmob?

Because Drag Kings are meant to be seen.

This is a chance to take up space, unapologetically. To step into persona in broad daylight. To bring gender euphoria into the streets. And to share that thrill with whoever happens to be walking by.

Whether you're emerging, established, or just Drag King-curious, this is about expressing masculinity in all its forms. There's power in collective movement - especially when it's unexpected.

A Drag King flashmob isn't just performance. It's visibility. It's disruption. It's claiming space as queer performers in a world that doesn't always make room for us.

But What If I've Never Done a Flashmob Before?

Perfect. You don't need experience. You don't need to be a dancer. You just need the courage to show up.

We'll teach you a short routine on the day. And yes, it's ok if we end up repeating it in a couple of places instead of pulling off a huge surprise. The magic isn't in the perfection. It's in the presence.

If you can move, you can do this. If you've got a King persona, bring it. If you're still figuring yours out, this is the perfect place to try it on.

The Details (Sort Of)

The Drag King flashmob is happening:

Saturday 7 February, 3pm

Exact location? You'll find out once you're in.

Sign up to join the Kings of Joy Drag King flashmob 👑

Let's shake the streets and stir some joy.

Note: This flashmob operates on the principle of "ask forgiveness, not permission." We'll be respectful, but bold. Sign up and we'll keep you in the loop.

You'll be in drag. In public. With other Kings. That's the whole point.

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Xx

Danica Lani

The King Coach

About Danica Lani, The King Coach

Hey you 👋 I’m Danica Lani—also known as The King Coach. I’ve mentored 150 first-time Drag Kings since 2020, and I’m here to say: if you’re feeling the pull to explore gender through performance, you’re not alone—and you’re not too late.

Whether you’re new to this world or quietly dreaming of stepping into your masculine side on stage, there’s space for you here.

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💫 Want to see what’s possible? Explore Kings of Joy and discover the queer community bringing masculine expression to life with joy, power, and heart.

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