Exposed: From Clubs to Open Air

An energetic performance exploring the power of self-expression using sharp arm movement, posing and storytelling. Audience welcome to join.

This solo performance explores the power of self-expression in public spaces, using whacking to reclaim space and demand visibility. Punking, later commonly adapted and referred to as “whacking”, is a style that emerged in the 1970s underground clubs in LA. It is distinctive through the attitude/behaviour, posing and striking with force (whacking). Inspired by the queer history of whacking as a form of self-liberation, freedom of oppression, this piece transforms the urban or rural setting into a stage where dance becomes a voice for resilience, joy, and pride.

When & Where?

FRIDAY

16:45pm @ Broad Street >>>

& 18:00pm @ Broad Street >>>

SATURDAY

    13:30pm @ Gladstone Street >>>

& 15:45pm @ Gladstone Street >>>

• Duration: 20 minutes
• Social handles:
  Instagram – @dorine_mugisha
• Credits:
  This show is part of a Four Nations Bursary Programme supporting artists to create new outdoor work.