Turning in Place at Queens Theatre

On International Women's Day - Monday, MARCH 8th, 2021, Queens Theatre will present Turning in Place, a film showcase celebrating the work of emerging female-identifying choreographers. The premiere will take place at 7 PM EST and be immediately followed by a talkback session with the choreographers.

'Turning in Place' will feature seven up and-coming female-identifying choreographers and female-led dance companies, presenting original filmed works.

The participating choreographers and companies are:
· Hannah Garner, 2nd Best Dance Company

· Joy-Marie Thompson

· MacKenzie King, Moonwater Dance Project

· Jessica Smith and Chelsea Ainsworth, Dual Rivet Dance

· Emilee Pratt, Spare Change Dance

· Emily Kessler, POGO Dance Projects

The works in this showcase are all original compositions, staged and filmed for the camera. These young choreographers explore issues of race, gender, and just the sheer joy and beauty of movement and expressiveness of the human form.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in many different ways, and the arts community has been profoundly impacted by shutdowns and the necessity of social distancing. Theaters have been shuttered, projects and tours cancelled, and artists, cultural workers - and especially dance makers - have been challenged to find new ways to create and connect with audiences.

The Turning in Place showcase gives these dance makers a platform for their fantastic work. Queens Theatre has been proud to present dance companies from all around the world, and support choreographers at all stages of their careers, for over thirty years. Now, we are proud to spotlight these artists and bring these amazing works to you in the comfort and safety of your homes.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required to join the premiere on Zoom. Click on queenstheatre.org to register for the event.

The film showcase will also be available on the Queens Theatre YouTube channel the day after the premiere.

To learn more about the "Turning in Place" film showcase visit QueensTheatre.org.

About the Queens Theatre

Queens Theatre (QT) is a performing arts center located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY. Its mission is to provide high quality performances and programs that are accessible to the residents of Queens, the most diverse county in the nation. The Theatre's work reflects and celebrates its community. Queens Theatre presents dance companies, produces, presents, and develops new works of theatre, family programming, community engagement events and initiatives, and offers a range of education programs onsite, in schools and in senior centers. In 2016, Queens Theatre launched, and has since expanded, Theatre For All (TFA), a ground-breaking initiative to advance the inclusion of disabled people in the performing arts. Since COVID-19, Queens Theatre has produced a range of digital programming - readings of new plays, wellness checks with performances for seniors, original dance showcases, a Storytellers series, an online round of its TFA training program for Deaf/Disabled actors, and more.