As I reflect on the last ten weeks of making these posts, I am so happy with the topic I chose and the research I was able to find. Even though I have been interested in this topic for some time, it was rewarding to hear personal accounts from artists like myself and learn more about what is currently happening in the dance industry.
By reading articles, and writing about my experiences on this blog, I learned how to talk to people about queer issues in dance. I have a better understanding of industry trends, and the barriers that LGBTQ+ dance artists face on a daily basis. Everything from casting calls, to dress codes are deeply gendered and it is time we start making radical changes in the way dance companies operate.
I have recently begun a new position at a large ballet school in the forefront of the industry. Their trainee programs attract artists from across the globe. One of their flaws however, is a lack of inclusivity for trans and non-binary students. Over time, I hope to have the opportunity to share my perspective and experience with other staff members. Maybe I can have an impact on the incoming generation’s experience working with this organization.
If I decide to continue this blog I hope to share more about my choreographic process. As I have mentioned in past posts I believe that all art created by queer people is inherently queer. Therefore, I think it would be interesting to document that process of researching, curating, and eventually choreographing a queer dance work. Also, one of the highlights of these posts was interviewing a professional artist. I hope to do more of that in the future.
That’s all for now!
Kennedy
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