Join Jaivant Patel, the charismatic Artistic Director of multi-award winning Jaivant Patel Company in conversation with Hannah Robertshaw (Yorkshire Dance). Jaivant will share his artistic vision, choreographic journey, creative influences and the stories behind his current and previous work.
Jaivant Patel is an unapologetic Gujarati queer dancemaker leading Jaivant Patel Company based in Wolverhampton. The company create 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 figures amplifying LGBTQ+ South Asian voices and exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, faith, and spirituality.
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 £6.00 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.
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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.
