THIS IS MY PROTEST SIGN.

Debuted in 2017, THIS IS MY PROTEST SIGN. is both an honors thesis and dance performance that examines the intersections between dance, identity and social activism. Inspired by themes from my own life, this piece reflects on issues of racism, sexism, religious exclusion and identity formation of the choreographer and performers alike. The work evolved as a collaboration among scholars and artists each chosen to be a part of the process because of their movement and intellectual contributions to their community. This project would not have been possible without the inspiration and knowledge of many people. Thank to the Connecticut College Department of Dance faculty, Rosemarie Roberts and my family – thank you for teaching me about my culture, taking me to protests as a child and making space for my art.

CAST: Grace Bradley, Hanako Brais, Steve Cofrancesco, Sénait Judge-Yoakam, Rachel Lieblein-Jurbala, Erika Martin, Gil Mejia, Maurice Tiner
MUSIC ARANGED AND PERFORMED: Steve Cofrancesco
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Richard Schenk
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Rebecca Brill-Weitz

EXCERPTS

This video features highlights from the live performance. To read the thesis, “Arts in Action: A Study of the Intersectionality between Dance, Identity and Social Activism” please click HERE.