Trans*Performativity by AURA  | 7.30-8.30pm

Trans*Performativity explores the idea of transformation and metamorphosis. Through this ongoing project, AURA worked with four UK based performers to gather and transpose trans* experiences into a contemporary work which fuses audiovisuals and collective performances.  

The scenography creates an innovative and safe space, the costumes weave together individual and collective identity and the lighting design gives visibility to underrepresented bodies, inviting each audience member to come to their own perception, understanding and experience of the work freely. 

The performance will be followed by a Q&A with AURA and the performers. 

Age Guidance 16+ (adult themes)

Catch An Anatomy of Identity Workshop with AURA on Saturday 31 May.

Find us and access

Yorkshire Dance is opposite BBC Yorkshire and Leeds Conservatoire. There is step free access throughout the building and wheelchair spaces are available. Full access information for Yorkshire Dance is available here.

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 everyone at Collective Encounters to do the same. Learn more here.

About Pay What You Can

At Yorkshire Dance, we’re committed to making our work affordable for everyone so all our events are Pay What You Can. By donating £12.00 you are contributing to future festivals and ensuring everyone in our community can access a ticket they can afford. If you cannot afford £12.00 you are welcome to enter your own amount or 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.

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About Collective Encounters Festival

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.

View the full festival programme here.

Credits

Artistic Direction: Aura 

Performers: Aura, Jetsün Shenkyong-ma, Millie Quick, Mika Onyx Johnson and Sol Santana (UK)

Stage Management and Scenography: Hugo Veiga 

Sound: Diana XL 

Video and Photography: Sofia Calvet, Connor Newson / Lavanda Films UK 

Creative Support: Ana Rocha, André E. Teodósio, Mercedes Quijada, Mickaël de Oliveira, P. Feijó, Pedro Barreiro, Xavier de Sousa 

Co-productions: Câmara Municipal de Setúbal, A Gráfica – Centro de Criação Artística, Teatro Municipal do Porto, Instável – Centro Coreográfico, Temps d’Images, Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Douro, FABRIC Dance 

Supports and Artistic Residencies: CAMPUS Paulo Cunha e Silva, Festival Dias Da Dança, fAUNA | Teatro da Didascália, Electronic Warfare, mono, Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Câmara Municipal de Vila Verde, Câmara Municipal de Mesão Frio, Câmara Municipal de Velas, Câmara Municipal de Armamar, Nottingham Contemporary, Yorkshire Dance, Omnibus Theatre, Queer Festival Haarlem, Schuur, Derida Dance Center 

Support: Portuguese Republic – Culture / Directorate General for the Arts, GDA Foundation, Arts Council England 

Diffusion: Pia Krämer (CLIFF) 

Production: Asterisco 

Image: Trans*Performativity by AURA © Lavanda Films