Coming soon: Elemental Runic Dance workshop - online and by recording! Sunday, August 17th, 1-3pm Central Time (US) This mystical movement workshop where ancient symbols and raw elemental power collide. ✨ Move with meaning. Invoke the elements. Dance the runes.

🔥Y'all need to RUN, not walk, to our website because the incredible Diana Bastet is offering NEW workshops that you absolutely cannot miss! They’re only available on the site for a limited time—just ONE month! ⏳ This is your chance to learn with the Metal Belly Dance Queen - head to our website 🤘

When the right community meets the right dancer, something powerful happens. "This group helped me be more myself." – FireLily Join the Stygian Collective—you might just come home. 🖤🏠

It’s important to command the stage with your presence and confidence if you want to make an impact on your audience. Learn a choreography rooted in that raw power - Own the stage with pure conviction with 3TEETH’s “Scorpion,” a dance & song about building your strength and striking when it’s time.

We know practice, drills, and dedication to dance are important for reaching your goals--so Izzy and Stygian Dance are offering "Roll for Practice," a D&D-inspired practice guide and class to help dancers build a practice session or get divine/arcane inspiration for their next combo or choreo!

See, it's not just ME saying it - You DO Belong Here! Thank you so much Sara Shewolf for this beautiful testimonial about how the Stygian Collective has made a difference for you 🖤 Inclusive, supportive, passionate... These are all things I strive to create in our community.

You’re not the only one feeling A LOT of feelings right now. Many of us are navigating heavy emotions, world events, and disconnection. That's where community comes in. The Stygian Collective offers much more than dance. Loneliness fades when you find your people -- come meet us at your new home.

At first I didn't really belong. But luckily, I had a welcoming community that accepted me for who I was, even though I was...extremely...different from them. I'm here to make sure 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 has this experience as they explore movement, with a supportive community always cheering them on.

🎉 It's Daewen's birthday, and she likes to celebrate by GIVING gifts 🖤 Join the Stygian Collective OR Stygian Studio memberships TODAY ONLY for: 💀 Stygian Skull Logo Necklace 📒 New Dark Fusion Drill Challenge Guide 📬 Welcome Letter and Stickers from Daewen Join at link.stygian.dance/membership

For dancers who are struggling to: 🖤 Build a biz 🖤 Finish a choreo 🖤 Teach a class... ALWAYS remember why you dance, and why you probably started in the first place: FUN. If you're not having fun... it's not worth it 🤷‍♀️ Re-align yourself to bring back the fun, and the work gets less difficult.

Things are getting weird in here thanks to @amiamore.bsky.social 's fantastic headdress and costume design 🖤🤘 We're gonna get weirder this Saturday at the The Crack Fox in St. Louis for their Anniversary! Ami Amore and I have a brand new spooky piece to debut, so if you're local, come see!

OMG YOU NEED TO RELAX (Yin Yoga) with Maia Alexandra Apr 28 at 6:00 PM CDT A post-Ascension unwind and reset. Yin yoga works with breath, stillness, and releasing muscles to get into the fascia, the inner connected webbing of the joints and body. This is a feel good class!

Dancing with Your Demons with Kalistra Apr 27 at 11:30 AM CDT Join Kalistra in guided exercises where we can safely work with different aspects of our emotions thru improvised dance and explore techniques to experience vulnerability, authenticity, and healing in a safe environment.

Sword Magick: Sigils with Shannon Burla Apr 27 at 4:30 PM CDT Sigils can be painted, drawn or, in this case, danced. Students will be guided in how to create a sigil, and then how to dance it with their swords. Movement will be included in a short ritual dance at the end of class.

An 🎆 experience 🎆 in dance performance and video production, we're featuring Izzy with her beautiful take on Lord of the Lost's "My Constellation!" Don't miss this whole video at youtu.be/3O4c4sz6CtA #stygiancollective #goth #metalbellydance #gothicbellydance #metal

Howl & Heal Yoga with Sara Shewolf Apr 27 at 9:00 AM CDT A high-energy experience designed to unleash your inner beast! Get ready to scream, swear, & move to an explicit, adrenaline-fueled soundtrack & an intense fusion of core-focused yoga, primal animal movement, & shimmy layering—just for fun!

Blessings of the Pre-Prod Goddess with Izzy Apr 27 at 2:00 PM CDT Captivating cinematic experiences start way before a shoot! Dive into the art of pre-production with mastery of studio setup, camera techniques, storyboarding, choreo adjustment, and much more. Learn from Izzy's "happy accidents.."

Coco Bang and Sara Shewolf, members of the Stygian Collective and Flint Fusion, came together for this super fun, 🌟 shiny 🌟, duo-delicious collab and we're here for it!!! Check it out on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/nLLz4zRJWIo #stygiancollective #fusionbellydance #bellydance #clubdance

A Flair for the Dramatic with Melissae Apr 26 at 11:30 AM CDT Featuring the technique & combos of the new Bohemian Belly Dance Skirt Style format, this workshop will focus on incorporating a skirt as a dance partner, bringing characters and stories to life in a unique and powerful way.

"This could totally be a music video!" was a common reaction to this performance by Naturally Morbid! Watch the full video and see what happens on YouTube here: youtu.be/_ryl0yweq-k #stygiancollective #metalmusic #metalbellydance #gothicbellydance #metal

Dance Partners, Not Props with Boudica Apr 26 at 9:00 AM CDT Dancing with a prop is fun and adds drama, excitement, and interest to your performance. In this workshop dancers will learn how to incorporate props as their dance partners; and how to make them an integral element of the dance.

Devilishly delicious belts (and booties) spotted on stage! The Stygian Collective is proud to showcase the beautiful work of Diana Bastet wherever we go! Booties by Daewen, Ami Amoré, and Bonnie Belle! #stygiancollective #dianabastet #metalbellydance #gothicbellydance #booty

Get ready to howl with Sthenovyna's performance to this haunting cover of "Bad Moon Rising!" Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/rLwrqmq97io #stygiancollective #metalmusic #metalbellydance #gothicbellydance #metal

Pheeeew do we have a treat for you today! "Mars Needs Women" featuring Izzy, Daewen, Kasper, Katy Rose, and Talina is now on our YouTube channel! View the full video at youtu.be/-2F_6lI4p68 #stygiancollective #metalmusic #metalbellydance #gothicbellydance #metal

Mama Stygian at work. What's she working on? 🤔 🗯️ Comment what you hope to see Stygian Dance doing this spring!

Metal AF Fusion - Apr 25 at 6:00 PM CDT Blend fusion movements with metal & dark music to showcase the signature Stygian style with powerful combos & an epic soundtrack. Expect unique technique, drills, & layers, alongside a healthy serving of attitude, emotion, & a powerful surge of confidence!

What an amazing weekend at the Indiana Belly Dance Collective Annual Bazaar! It was an honor to teach to such receptive and special students, share the stage with FireLily, see the work of my student Taryn, and premiere a new solo that I *think* blew some minds 🤪 Thanks INBC!

Dance is more than movement—it’s a powerful form of self care with the ability to heal. 🖤 💬 Comment your favorite way dance has helped you fix your mindset or heal your soul! #stygiancollective #dance #selfcare #danceishealing

How do you take a character idea and make it reality? Ask yourself these questions to guide your costuming, choreography, and storytelling: 1. What do they look like and wear? 2. How do they move? 3. How do they feel? How might this effect how they look and move? 4. What is happening in their story?

Ascension 2025 is BIGGER than ever! Get ready for 8 total workshops, an epic Gala Show, and an extra-special After Party with open dance, giveaways, and shenanigans galore! First, let's give it up for our phenomenal lineup of instructors! #bellydance #metal #fusionbellydance

An assortment of photos thanks to our friend Kelly at Drag Sabbath! Raw power 🤘 from Daewen and Ami Amoré! #bellydance #metal #performance

Tired of feeling like you don't belong? That's exactly why I created the Stygian Collective. I've always been a weirdo...dance is expressive, and my authentic expression of myself drew more people my way. I made space for them, & together we've created something amazing. Wanna get weird with us?

Sneak peek of the weirdest thing I've worked on to date... Wanna see? Early premiere coming to your screen Saturday for In Darkness, Stars Shine! Tix at our website, and proceeds go to our scholarship fund: https://stygian.dance/events #bellydance #fusionbellydance #space #weirdosunite

I launched Stygian Dance in February 2020, and I've been building this place of belonging, connection, support, collaboration, and true friendship ever since. Community is this dance's heart, and I will keep it beating so all of you fellow weirdos have a place to call home, create, and dance.

Featuring more 🖤 from our Stygians today to keep the celebrations going! This sweet thanks from FireLily practically has us in tears! And if you're reading this, lonely dancer, or dancer who feels shoved in a box--have no fear, the Stygian Collective is here! All are welcome!

We have some seriously sweet love notes to share from our Stygian members to keep celebrating our fabulous 5 years this Valentine's Day! Take this one from Kindernacht--we are SO proud of how far you've come, and honored to have been part of your story!

Happy Stygianniversary to US! We're celebrating 5 fucking years of Stygian badassery, & clearly our members love us--look at this amazing, heartfelt, super-sweet Valentine we received from Izzy in Alberta, Canada! 😭 This definitely sums up what we strive to be for all our members, students, & fans.

Don't miss Daewen and the Stygian Collective this Spring! Come dance with us!

We don't want a bored audience...so how do we keep it exciting? You can always keep them awake by dancing to metal 😆 but really, what makes a dance dynamic? Here's some tips to get you moving! #bellydance #metalbellydance #fusionbellydance

Blurry proof of Stygians in the wild! Daewen and Furia had a blast with Ventana and Psyclon Nine last night, and we're nursing "headbangovers" today 🤣🤘

So who is behind all these glorious shenanigans? Daewen is our founder, director, and Mama Stygian. She does all of this with a passionate love for dance, metal, and our fantastic community! Join in the fun to benefit from her experience, skills, and welcoming nature.

We're proud to collaborate with Diana Bastet and Sis Void to present Diana's Vault - the ONLY source for online instruction with the queen of metal belly dance! But the Vault closes this Friday, Feb 14th... So delve in now: stygian.dance/diana-bastet

We get it, finding time, or space, or energy to practice your dance is seriously tough sometimes. Aeryn shared some awesome--and practical--dance tips in our blog that we just had to highlight. What would you add to this list? #practice #dancetips #fusionbellydance #bellydancer #metalbellydance

Midwesterners, heads up! On March 1st Daewen will be teaching her dynamic and powerful Intro to Runic Dance workshop at the Indiana Belly Dance Collective's Annual Bazaar! Details: www.isametd.com/events/2025b... #bellydance #runemagic #metalbellydancer #bellydancer #metalbellydance

Me: 2025 is going to be MY year!!! 2025: 🤣🤣🤣 Listen here... (Please be patient with me y'all, this having-kids-and-getting-every-sickness-under-the-sun-twice thing is kicking my household's ass...)

When one of our members has an idea for a collab, we go all in xD We get weird, and trust the process. See how this turns out on Feb 22nd for our next virtual show, "In Darkness, Stars Shine!" Get your tix on our Events page: stygian.dance/events

That goofy grin on my face tells you how much I freaking adore my hair stylist Nikki for always trying new crazy things with me! My full head of dreads dream came true today and I'm in looooooove 🖤🤘 Dread extensions by Lilith's Locs!

Who doesn't like a behind the scenes sneak peek? Daewen is busy cranking out new choreography and can't wait to show it off at future events... And eventually the online studio! Stay tuned! #stygiancollective #darkfusion #metalfusion #fusionBellydance #3TEETH

We're a month out from our next Stygian virtual show! Take a celestial journey with the Stygian Collective! In Darkness, Stars Shine blends the mystery of the zodiac, the brilliance of constellations, and the majesty of the planets with the art of dark fusion dance. https://www.stygian.dance/in-d…

This week desperately needs some beauty. Stygian's sultry siren, Bonnie Belle is here to help with a simply gawjuss AmCab-inspired solo. Watch the full length video at: