Join us for an evening of art and conversation, showcasing the talent of local artists! We will feature dance performances by Lou Sydel and Akiko Bo Nishijima.

Lou Sydel is a choreographer whose work connects the linguistic study of gesture to experiences of queerness. Lou is the artistic director of Gesture Theater, a devising company of trans clowns, dancers, and actors most recently in residency at NYU Tisch through WADE. His curatorial work can be found at PhysFest, WestFest Top Floor, and Dance Parade. Lou is the co-founder of slowDANCE, a dance organization with a process forward mindset, where he produces monthly workshare potlucks with collaborator Lucia Gagliardone. Lou dances regularly with the Ellen Robbins Alumni company at New York Live Arts. He trained in mask work and clown at the Accademia Dell’Arte in Italy, and interdisciplinary performance theater at Bowdoin College. Notable performances include Triskelion Arts, La MaMa Puppet…