Queer Dance

This book examines how dance can challenge social norms and foster queer coalition across the LGBTQ community, inviting new perspectives on identity and community.

In Queer Dance, the authors explore the ways in which dance can serve as a powerful tool for challenging social norms within the LGBTQ community. This book is a collaborative effort that intertwines feminist, anti-racist, and anti-colonial perspectives, prompting readers to consider how bodies can act as catalysts for social change. By envisioning diverse ways of being together, Queer Dance invites a reimagining of choreographic practices that extend beyond traditional pairings, encouraging a broader understanding of how groups can assemble.

The text raises critical questions about the implications of dancing queerly, particularly in terms of envisioning futures that diverge from heterosexual norms and reproductive frameworks. It delves into the intersections of gender, race, and ableism, emphasizing that challenging gender binaries necessitates a comprehensive examination of these interconnected issues. The authors scrutinize the often invisible structures that govern various dance arenas—be it concert, social, commercial, or competitive—and advocate for the disruption of these arbitrary rules.

Queer Dance features contributions from artists and scholars, presenting a multi-platform project that includes a book, an accompanying website, and a live performance series. Together, they pose the question, 'How does dancing queerly progressively challenge us?' Through a rich tapestry of performances and writings, this work highlights the diverse expressions of gender and sexuality, ultimately showcasing the transformative potential of queerness in dance and beyond.