Collected Item: “This is what the future of tango looks like.”
What is your name?
Tango Libertad
What are your pronouns?
she/her
Use the following phrase for your photograph's title, filling in the blank with however you self-identify. 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 a _______ looks like."
This is what the future of tango looks like.
Tell us more about your photo by sharing a brief artist statement or answering this prompt: "This is what being ______ means to me..."
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.
Describe your photo so we can provide alt-text for future visitors to this website.
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.
Do you consent to The Curve Foundation storing, sharing, and using this image and its description as we deem appropriate, including disseminating on our social media, website, and Curve quarterly? Do you confirm that you are the photographer of this image?
Yes
What is your instagram handle?
tangolibertad
In the event that you win this contest, how can we best contact you: Instagram, email, or other? If other, please provide contact details.
Instagram