About Us

Meet the Team!

Erick / Yina

Yina Yang emerges shrouded in mystery and duality from the chaotic Mexico City, where the medium is both the message and the vehicle of transformation. With an exquisite mixture of glamour and provocation, this being of light and shadow challenges conventional norms while weaving deep narratives of activism and self-discovery.

Is a communicologist, cultural manager and multidisciplinary creator with a vision that fuses art, activism and self-discovery. Has done film projects and film curatorship. He has also written and produced theater in Drag.

Drag Accomplishments:

-Drag Theater (script, dramaturgy, production):
“Draglaxia; el cosmos que desafía la norma’ ‘(2024).
”’En drag la vida es más sabrosa, todo es felicidad? ” (2023-24)
Drag Training:
Drag Academy (2025) Toronto, CA
Dragchillerato (2023) Cdmx
The Art of Drag (2020) Cdmx
-Academic participations:
‘We are born naked and the rest is drag'(2024) Photoreportage UAM-X
‘Identity and gender expression in drag as a subversive performance, from a psychosocial approach’ (2023) Thesis UAM-X
-Participation in competitions:
Quiero ser tu coach Drag (2023) Coach Santa Lucía (La más draga)
-Participation in a theater play
Muñecxs de media Noche (2022) Félix Azuela Theatre CDMX

Andrew / Michelle

From the cornfields of Minnesota to the vibrant streets of Mexico City, Andrew Flatgard has always pursued an authentic and fulfilling life. Over four years ago, he embraced his true self through his drag persona, Michelle Hada, and has since been passionate about guiding others on their own transformative journeys.

Combining his passion for drag with his expertise in teaching and learning, Andrew co-founded the Divine Drag School and the Dragtiviste collective with his partner, Erick. These platforms provide education and opportunities for aspiring drag artists to express their true selves.

In addition to his work in drag, Andrew founded Coaching with Andrew, a platform dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ creative professionals and entrepreneurs. These coaching services are now offered to Divine Drag School students, further integrating his commitment to empowering others through the art of drag.

Drag Accomplishments:

Co-Starred in Drag Theater Productions:
- Draglaxia (2024)
- En Drag la Vida es Más Sabrosa (2023–2024)
- Muñecxs de Media Noche (2022)
Semi-Finalist in Notable Drag Competitions:
- Inventadrag 1 (2023)
- Quiero Ser Tu Coach Drag Season 2, under the mentorship of Deborah La Grande and Alexis 3XL, the first and second winners of La Más Draga (2023)
- Cristo Vampiro el Reto (2022)
Educator
- Conducted a drag makeup masterclass at UAM Xochimilco (2024).
Drag, Comedy, and Acting Training
- Drag Academy (2025) – Toronto CA
- Dragchillerato (2023) – Mexico City
- El Arte del Drag (2020) – Mexico City
- Stand-Up Comedy Class, Comedy Cellar (2020) – New York City
- Improv Class, Magnet Theater (2020) – New York City
- University Acting Class with BeBe Zahara Benet, first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race (2001) – Minneapolis

Andrew’s journey reflects a commitment to authenticity, education, and the celebration of drag as a powerful form of self-expression.

Our Mission

At Divine Drag School, we educate anyone to live confidently, authentically, and abundantly through the art of drag, both on and off the stage. Our community of students recognize our innovative educational approaches, inclusive programming, and comprehensive support.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the leading educator for drag art, being recognized for our innovative educational approaches, inclusive programming, comprehensive student support, and contribution to the empowerment of the drag community. We seek to inspire individuals of all identities to discover their authenticity and confidence through the artistic expression of drag.