The fact that the French-born choreographer Hervé Koubi only learned of his Algerian heritage as an adult is quite remarkable when you see what this discovery led too. The revelation prompted his first trip to Algiers at age of 25, where he held auditions, received 250 (mostly self-taught) dancers and selected twelve, whom he calls his … Continue reading
We love the fact that our community keeps claiming back terms once thrown at us derogatively and which we now use as a celebration of our queerness. Flamers was one such word, and here it is now used describing a rather fabulous series of some outrageously wonderful LGBT films that so deserve reviving. Flaming Classics, … Continue reading
The discussion about the relevance of Gay Bars in today’s culture rears its head every time yet another one closes its doors for the last time. Spiralling costs are always mentioned, but most of the time Grindr and other online hookup sites take the bulk of the blame. Sometimes it is simply easier for … Continue reading
Today sees the launch of the 5th Edition of Miami’s annual SCREENDANCE FESTIVAL which highlights choreographers and directors who are working with emerging and new concepts in regard to movement and dance on film and dance on camera. Curated by its Founder & Executive director PIONEER WINTER, the five-day program of events and screenings are now produced by … Continue reading