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From Novice to King: A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Drag King Performance performance Apr 04, 2024

The art of Drag King performance begins with stage presence and energy. Back this up with masculine expression and lip-syncing. Finally, nail audience interaction and your performance will soar to the next level. Here's how.

 Stage Presence: Your Invisible Armor

The power of stage presence is imme...

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Anti-Racism Work is Never Done drag king culture queer relating Mar 28, 2024

The work of anti-racism is never done. It’s not something on our to-do list that we can simply tick off. The learning is ongoing. 

So when The Red Rattler and Addi Rd offered an Anti-Racism Workshop last week, I felt called to attend. I also felt like running away at the lunch break for a split sec...

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Choreographing Your Drag King Performance: A Step-By-Step Guide choreography Mar 21, 2024

Have you ever tried to choreograph your own Drag King routine? It can feel overwhelming and daunting. Like you’re wandering around in the dark. Creating your routine takes more than crossing your fingers and hoping it will work out. Choreography is no mean feat. That’s why they hand out tertiary deg...

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From Street to Stage: Drag King Costuming drag king costume Mar 14, 2024

Visualise your favourite Drag King costume like a diamond in the rough. It starts as an ordinary piece of clothing. But with the right embellishments, it can transform into something eye-catching. 

Did you know that pressure makes diamonds form? A little effort and some hot tips below will transfor...

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Unmasking the Art: Your Guide to Mastering Drag King Makeup drag king makeup Mar 08, 2024

If you’ve never picked up a makeup brush in your life, knowing where to start with Drag King makeup can be baffling. And even if you’re familiar with eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss or highlighting and contouring, you’ve likely only learned how to feminise your face.

Drag King makeup starts with mascu...

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Making Dates: The Hidden Art of Keeping the Spark Alive queer relating Mar 08, 2024

In the dynamic, ever-evolving landscape of life, carving out time for dates with your partner is akin to embarking on a grand voyage across a boundless sea. Without a compass and a planned route, it's all too easy to drift aimlessly, losing sight of your shared destination. In this post, we'll trave...

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Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yourself*: Queer Liberation on the Dancefloor queer relating Feb 23, 2024

*Ice Cube, 1993 Check Yo Self - being aware of your actions and their consequences

Have you ever laughed at someone expressing themselves on the dancefloor? You nudge your girlfriend and point them out, laughing at the way they move their body. Perhaps it’s early in the night and they are the only ...

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Gathering Despite Adversity: A Creative Response to Fair Day's Unexpected Cancellation drag king culture Feb 16, 2024

There’s a reason that Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is affectionately known as ‘Gay Christmas’. It’s the excitement of a cultural day of significance. The anticipation of something fun and colourful. And the opportunity to gather with other people in a point of sameness - versus being the one wh...

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The Spotlight Revolution: First-time Drag Kings kings of joy Feb 08, 2024

Have you ever seen a caterpillar weaving its cocoon? It goes within to transform into liquid (true story) and later emerges as a butterfly. 

Four brand-new Drag Kings are soon to emerge from their journey through the 6-weeks of the Kings of Joy Gold Stars program with the King Coach, Danica Lan. To...

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Embracing the Wilderness Within: The Transformative Power of Camp King drag king culture queer relating Feb 02, 2024

In the wilderness of our lives, finding a sanctuary where we can truly be ourselves is like discovering a hidden oasis in a desert. Camp King represents just that oasis, a place of refuge, rejuvenation, and self-discovery for the queer community. It is more than a mere gathering; it's a transformati...

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Celebrating Boy Michael: And Their Win for Kings! drag king culture in the media Jan 25, 2024

If you have not yet heard Rae aka Boy Michael’s podcast interview on ABC Earshot where they shared about coming out as non-binary, you are in for a treat. Released on Christmas Day (Merry Christmas!) at the end of 2023, their story is an uplifting and inspiring journey of gender, self-discovery and ...

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Like a Pro: Crafting Your Drag King Persona performance Jan 12, 2024

Why are some people able to jump right up on stage and strut their stuff as a Drag King while others are not sure what to do next or even where to start?

I’m Danica Lani, the King Coach and I’ve proudly mentored 102 first-time Drag Kings through Kings of Joy since December 2020. I've also led tr...

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