Hello handsome.
You've come to the right place.
Learn how to become a Drag King. Develop your Drag King persona, build confidence and join a supportive community with Kings of Joy. No experience necessary. What started as a performance group for first-time Drag Kings, is so much more. It's a transformational Drag King journey. It's community. It's friendship. It's a home.
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Max'd Out
“Before working with Danica I had long harboured a daydream to do drag. But I'm not a performer, certainly not a dancer, and I had no idea how that would ever happen. Danica swooped in with an ease about her that made me relaxed, and my partner and I signed up with zero experience of dancing on stage - knowing that we would have to perform in 6 weeks. Stage was a blast, and Danica's support is nothing short of massive, joyful and connecting. Practice was always a joy, and performing to a cheering crowd was unbelievable. I could do it because I trust Danica. She was right, we were in good hands.”
Trans Mission
“Before working with Danica I had not performed in a really long time but then along came Kings of Joy to gas me up and surround me with awesome Kings to inspire me. I truly appreciated seeing the development of our characters, especially the fellow People of Colour Kings in my group. It was really awesome to be able to see us draw on our cultural heritage to inform our Drag personas. After completing the Kings of Joy program with Danica, you will be so ready and raring to perform again and again."
Jim Junkie
“I signed up to Kings of Joy to challenge myself but I ended up growing in confidence, community and creativity. After this rough year it was a delight to make such beautiful connections to the members in my group and the greater drag community. I wasn't sure if I would ever get to find a creative community like this however this experience surpassed my wildest expectations. For the week after the performance I felt ecstatic. I never thought I would do anything like this but we did it! I've made friends, found a creative outlet for my gender expression and found a community to support my gender journey.”
Hi! I'm Danica Lani, The King Coach
My first Drag King performance was in a competition in 2011. And guess what?! I won!
I met my person, Chris aka Chase Cocks, doing a group Drag King performance together. They did a Patrick Swayze slide across the rehearsal room, and that was it. I was a goner.
I'm known as the King Coach, Daddy Joy, and the Mother of Drag Kings. I've proudly mentored 125 first-time Drag Kings since December 2020.
I can't wait to start working together. Being a Drag King is as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.
Xx Danica
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Kings of Joy Gold Stars
For first-time Drag Kings who want to perform in a group. A pay-it-forward program with 5 weeks of rehearsals. Perform at Queers of Joy the bi-monthly performance event showcasing trans, non-binary and gender-diverse performers in Sydney, Australia.
Kings of Joy All-Stars crew
For emerging Drag Kings looking to perform regularly and grow their persona. Whether you’ve completed Gold Stars or performed before, join this in-person Sydney program with monthly meet-ups and rehearsals leading to group performances at Drag Kingdom and other events.
Crown Your King
Join Kings from around the world to master all 5 pillars of becoming a Drag King in this online advanced training. Led by the King Coach Danica Lani, you’ll claim your crown, hone your skills, and take your Drag King journey to the next level!
