Collected Item: “This is what the future of tango looks like.”
Your Name
Tango Libertad
Your Pronouns
she/her
[Eligibility] The Curve Photo Contest proudly centers and uplifts people who identify as lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women and nonbinary people. Please share how you self-identify, using language that feels most accurate to you. Feel free to include all intersections of your identity. (Examples: lesbian, trans person of color, Latinx queer woman, radical faery, butch, etc.)
This is what the future of tango looks like.
[Artist Statement] Tell us more about your photo by sharing a brief artist statement OR answering this prompt: "This is what being ______ means to me..." (Max. 100 words)
To us, being pioneers in queer tango is about more than just dance; it's a profound journey of love, expression, and advocacy. In every step and embrace, we challenge traditional tango norms, creating a space where every identity and love story is celebrated. Our dance is our voice, a voice that speaks of the beauty in diversity, the strength in vulnerability, and the power of visibility. Through Tango Libertad, we not only share our personal narrative but also honor the legacies of those who paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights. It's a tribute to the past and a hopeful gaze into the future—a future where tango is as diverse as the community it represents.
[Visual Description] Describe your photo so we can provide alt-text. Example: "Two women holding hands and smiling as they walk in a pride parade, surrounded by rainbow flags."
Two femme-presenting women, Colette and Katerina from Tango Libertad, hold a captivating tango pose. The leading woman, in a sleek tuxedo jacket and a stylish hat, holds her partner, adorned in black gloves and an elegant tango dress, in a close embrace. Their connection and the dynamic tension of their pose embody the spirit of queer tango, blending traditional and modern elements.
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Yes
Instagram handle, if any
tangolibertad
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