Gotham Fusion Fest 2026
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Dance as Discipline, Dance as Delight
Join fusion icon Amy Sigil alongside Dalia Carella, Irina Akulenko, Elizabeth Khard, Kaeshi Chai, and Brenna Crowley for a weekend of immersive study that honors both the craft and the joy of dance.
Through a dynamic lineup of workshops, you’ll explore expressive choreography, theatrical play, refined technique, and slow, strength-building movement.
Each session offers a distinct perspective to help deepen your connection to your body and practice, whether you dance for precision, passion, or pure delight.
All genders and experience levels are welcome.
WHEN:
Friday, October 16
10:00 am: GENERATING and embracing your YES with Amy Sigil - 3 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Elena Lentini - A Creative Force - 1.5 hr Panel Discussion
3:30 pm: “Money” Isolations, Musicality & Play with Elizabeth Khard - 1.5 hr Workshop
5:00 pm: Workshop ends
5:15 pm: Meet and greet your fellow participants over food and drinks!
Saturday, October 17
10:00 am: Andaluz Arabesque Fusion with Dalia Carella & Rex Benincasa - 1.5 hr Workshop
11:30 am: Free Your Pelvis with Kaeshi Chai - 1.5 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Improv Team Sync and The Sigil Method with Amy Sigil - 1.5 hr Workshop
3:30 pm: Workshop ends
7:45 pm: Doors Open
8:00 pm: Theatrical Dance Show at Speyer Hall
9:45 pm: End
Sunday, October 18
10:00 am: Unconventional Vertical Veil with Irina Akulenko - 1.5 hr Workshop
11:30 am: The Magnetic Dancer with Brenna Crowley - 1.5 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Suck Until You Suc(k)ceed - 1.5 hr Panel Discussion
3:30 pm: Movement for the SPIRIT - 1.5 hr Workshop with Amy Sigil
5:00 pm: Workshop ends
6:30 pm: Doors Open
7:00 pm: Theatrical Dance Show at the Secret Room
9:45 pm: End
WHERE
Meet + Greet over Food + Drinks: Burgerology, 320 W 36th St, back room, New York, NY 10018 (Vegetarian options available)
Workshops + Panel Discussions: Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave, 17th Floor, Studio 17H, New York, NY 10018
Sunday Show: Secret Room NYC, 707 8th Ave, between W 44th and W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
https://bellyqueen.com/gotham
Join fusion icon Amy Sigil alongside Dalia Carella, Irina Akulenko, Elizabeth Khard, Kaeshi Chai, and Brenna Crowley for a weekend of immersive study that honors both the craft and the joy of dance.
Through a dynamic lineup of workshops, you’ll explore expressive choreography, theatrical play, refined technique, and slow, strength-building movement.
Each session offers a distinct perspective to help deepen your connection to your body and practice, whether you dance for precision, passion, or pure delight.
All genders and experience levels are welcome.
WHEN:
Friday, October 16
10:00 am: GENERATING and embracing your YES with Amy Sigil - 3 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Elena Lentini - A Creative Force - 1.5 hr Panel Discussion
3:30 pm: “Money” Isolations, Musicality & Play with Elizabeth Khard - 1.5 hr Workshop
5:00 pm: Workshop ends
5:15 pm: Meet and greet your fellow participants over food and drinks!
Saturday, October 17
10:00 am: Andaluz Arabesque Fusion with Dalia Carella & Rex Benincasa - 1.5 hr Workshop
11:30 am: Free Your Pelvis with Kaeshi Chai - 1.5 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Improv Team Sync and The Sigil Method with Amy Sigil - 1.5 hr Workshop
3:30 pm: Workshop ends
7:45 pm: Doors Open
8:00 pm: Theatrical Dance Show at Speyer Hall
9:45 pm: End
Sunday, October 18
10:00 am: Unconventional Vertical Veil with Irina Akulenko - 1.5 hr Workshop
11:30 am: The Magnetic Dancer with Brenna Crowley - 1.5 hr Workshop
1:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Suck Until You Suc(k)ceed - 1.5 hr Panel Discussion
3:30 pm: Movement for the SPIRIT - 1.5 hr Workshop with Amy Sigil
5:00 pm: Workshop ends
6:30 pm: Doors Open
7:00 pm: Theatrical Dance Show at the Secret Room
9:45 pm: End
WHERE
Meet + Greet over Food + Drinks: Burgerology, 320 W 36th St, back room, New York, NY 10018 (Vegetarian options available)
Workshops + Panel Discussions: Ripley Grier, 520 8th Ave, 17th Floor, Studio 17H, New York, NY 10018
Sunday Show: Secret Room NYC, 707 8th Ave, between W 44th and W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
https://bellyqueen.com/gotham
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Where is it happening?
Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018-4100, United States, Manhattan
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