In this residency, choreographer Lionel Popkins, will develop Reorient the Orient, a multifaceted exploration blending performance, installation, and social critique. Responding to the complex history of interculturalism, Popkin amplifies the presence of brown South Asian bodies in contemporary art and performance. The final work will create an immersive public sharing across Dance Place's theater, lobby, and studios, community members will be invited to explore freely, choosing their path and encounters.

Dancing en lo sucio: Conditions of Undress is a captivating evening-length presentation by Washington D.C. artists Gabriel Mata and Amelia Rose Estrada. Featuring three compelling works that intertwine themes of gender, race/Latinidad, queerness, and critical performance, this event delves into the realm of queer Latinx dreaming and world-building through powerful movement explorations. This work is a part of Dance Place’s Co-Presentation Series.