The NW Dance Project's spring performances in late May opened with a powerful message about the pressures the arts face, notably following significant cuts to National Endowment for the Arts funding. Artistic Director Sarah Slipper and choreographer Ihsan Rustem emphasized the importance of expression in the face of growing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Despite the challenges, the evening featured works by Gusmano Ramírez Sansano and Rustem, which explored themes of queerness through the lens of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Edith Piaf, highlighting the significance of intimate relationships among different identities within the dance community.
The arts are under siege, as highlighted by the alarming termination of numerous National Endowment for the Arts grants, indicating a troubling shift in national financial priorities.
Despite challenges, the performance by NW Dance Project celebrated queer readings through dance, drawing inspiration from Shakespeare and the music of Edith Piaf.
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