The Art Of Darkness

Sensual Dance & Atrium Mystique Present THE ART OF DARKNESS The Art of Darkness is a dark and sexy dance party with fantastical DJs bringing multiple communities together for an immersive celebration of the dark side of the arts! Among us will be rope masters, flow artists, fire performers, pole artists, experiential vendors, mysterious characters, and go go dancers! Please join us for this unforgettable journey, and after the party enjoy complimentary admission to Portlands #1 Sunday night attraction: Sinferno Cabaret, a $20 value, as our gift to you. WHAT TO WEAR Save $5 by flaunting our dress code! Dress code options are many. Any of the following qualify: Black, dark, red, gothic, witchy, vampiric, dungeony, strappy, fishnet, lace, lingerie, latex, wet look, costume, cosplay-inspired, and other attires of exquisite taste as decided by our door staff. Those not up to code will be upcharged $5 at the door. PHOTOGRAPHY No photos or videos allowed. Our trusted media team with professional consent and photo release etiquette will be onsite for making memories with you and deleting your secrets! LOCATION Dantes 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209STAGE SCHEDULE 6PM Go Go Pole 7PM Rope Tastings with DJ Mother Void 8PM Flow Art with DJ Sheena Medicina 9PM Fire Acts by Natasha Riot, Ninja, & Fierce Fire Faery 10PM Sinferno Cabaret begins ($20 value) Enjoy Sinferno Cabaret late into the night! SHOUT OUT TO NINJACongratulations to our fire performer Ninja for winning 2025 Fire Entertainer of the Year! Were so lucky to have you at our party!EVENT SAFETY POLICIES S RULES) This is a dance party at a nightclub, not a sex party at a sex club. Dont touch anybody without consent. Dont escalate touch without consent. If you are partner dancing, every single law about sexual assault still applies to the dance floor no matter what anybody is wearing or how seductively they are dancing. This is a reminder not to rub, grab, grip, trap, spank, or play with peoples bodies or hair or clothing without their consent. Please be selective about who you make yourself vulnerable to. No substance use permitted on site other than venue-provided alcoholic and CBD beverages. We reserve the right to refuse business with anyone for any reason. Report any concerning behavior to staff. Thank you for keeping this a safer space for dance and sensual expression!THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT TEAMBrooke Thomas, Talent Coordinator; Alicia Love, Onsite Coordinator; Blessed Perspective, Media Team; Russell Bohr, Media Team; Lake Taylor, Media Team; Tiare Tashnick, Producer; Daniel Oliver, Producer; And our many other friends, supporters, volunteers, promoters, support staff, and performers!