Last year, we launched our Pride Month event, Dance Out Loud, to join the celebrations of the LGBTQIA+ community in June. While we work hard to continue to grow as an inclusive space all year long, we couldn't miss the opportunity to create a specific event for Pride.
For Dance Out Loud, we invite our adult students to enjoy 3-4 hours of fun, socialising and, of course, dance, with the purpose of making a full dance video. Students can opt for a double pass and bring a non-DH friend who they think would enjoy an event like this!
Every year, we have worked with a different creative brief that the students get when they sign up so they can start thinking about what to wear, if they want to do make up or not, etc. Participants also get a memento of the occasion, like a badge or a T-shirt with an exclusive design for the event. On the day, attendees learn different blocks of choreography (you are welcome to as much or as little as you want) and then it's filming time! From choreography shots to portrait close ups, being silly with props or freestyling, we have a lot of fun creating footage together. Then comes the most exciting part: receiving the final video in your inbox! We love to think that it's something special to keep forever and share with your loved ones, hopefully spreading lots of queer joy.
If you missed out this year, make sure to put it in your calendar for June 2024, because we definitely intend to bring it back!
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