Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFacing the AIDS crisis and an indifferent mainstream culture at best, an outright hostile one at worst, L.A.’s Gen X LGBTQ+ community found a home for themselves in the performance spaces, and on the dancefloors of clubs like Jewel’s Catch One, Arena, Club Chico, The Palms, Paradise Ballroom, Outer Limits, and Circus. While many … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe PappyShow is an ensemble theatre company that creates space for people to dance, play and celebrate their authentic voice is heading to the Barbican Theatre in London with their show called BOYS. The PappyShow was formed in 2013 by their Artistic Director Kane Husbands who is also a lecturer at Central St … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSean Dorsey Dance will be featured at QueerDanceCon! Artistic Director Sean Dorsey is part of the Artist Panel, and Sean Dorsey Dance is a featured artist in the online Performance Showcase QueerDanceCon brings the LGBTQ+ dance community together to network, inspire each other, and build creative opportunities. Saturday, October 9 12pm – 3pm … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis compelling powerful documentary tells the story behind the most celebrated and performed work by the iconic queer choreographer Bill T Jones. He created ‘D-Man In The Waters’ in 1989 one year after losing his life partner the dancer/choreographer Arnie Zane to AIDS. It was the height of the pandemic that was decimating the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAs part of PRIDE Month ‘Nowness’ is presenting Tajabone as part of their Just Dance’ series. It’s the work of Nicolas Huchard a young Black choreographer and performer from Paris who collaborated with filmmaker Raphael Chatelain. The pair of them mixed choreography, poetry, and fashion to make the film come together as a celebration … Continue reading
