Join unapologetic Gujarati queer dancemaker Jaivant Patel, for a movement workshop unpacking notions of gender and challenging heteronormative constructs in contemporary society.
Jaivant is the artistic director of the multi award-winning Jaivant Patel Company based in Wolverhampton. The company creates contemporary performances influenced by the myriad of South Asian Dance forms. A trailblazer in both the UK and international dance scene, Jaivant is one of the leading voices amplifying LGBTQ+ South Asian narratives and exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, faith, and spirituality.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
This is a Pay What You Can event as part of Collective Encounters, a two-day festival of dance for LGBTQ+ folx and their allies.
Yorkshire Dance
3 St Peter's Building
St Peter's Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH
United Kingdom
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At Yorkshire Dance, we’re committed to making our work affordable for everyone so all our events are Pay What You Can. When booking you can either click on the full price of £8.00 or you can enter your own amount. If you cannot afford to pay anything you are very welcome to attend simply enter £0 as you checkout.
Once you have booked your ticket your name is added to our register. Just head to the welcome desk at Yorkshire Dance at least 10 minutes before your event to sign in.
You can book online or by calling our box office on 0113 243 8765.
Access
Changing rooms with accessible toilets are available on the second floor. Our building has step free access and lifts to all floors. Full access information is available at: https://yorkshiredance.com/access-building-events/
The entrance to Yorkshire Dance is opposite the BBC building, a map and parking information can be found at: https://yorkshiredance.com/contact-us/
Yorkshire Dance aims to be an accessible and inclusive place for all. We create a ‘braver space’, where you feel able to express yourself in a supportive and empowering way. You will be welcomed and treated with respect by Yorkshire Dance staff and we expect and encourage all our building users to do the same.
