WSC Fringe Events
We are delighted to announce two pre-conference events at Colchester Arts Centre. These events are being run independently by the Fat Performance Network, Jussara Belchior, Magdalena Hutter, and Gillie Kleiman. Ju, Magdalena, and Gillie will be presenting at the conference, but these fringe events are open to all*, whether or not you’ll be at the conference. Both are ‘pay what you can afford’. You MUST register in advance. If you have any queries, please contact them directly.
The Fat Performance Network grew out of a Live Art Development Agency DIY workshop about fat performance initiated by Gillie Kleiman in 2020. Colchester Arts Centre was the partner for this project, but none of us ever went there, holding the activities online instead. This is an exciting opportunity for some of us to meet in person for the first time, do some fat performance stuff, and hang out.
‘Fat Contact’ Workshop
*NOTE: This workshop is appropriate ONLY for people in fat/larger bodies
When and where: Colchester Arts Centre, 2–4pm, Saturday 15th June, 2024
What: Gillie will offer a practical dance workshop, continuing her research into the ways in which meaning is made by fat bodies coming into contact with one another. Inspired by sumo, slow dancing and when you blow a raspberry on a baby’s tummy, we’ll move with our fat flesh pressing, shoving, stroking, and holding another’s.
Click here to book your Workshop ticket
DIY Fat-Centric Dance Party
All body sizes welcome
When and where: Colchester Arts Centre, 6–8.30pm, Saturday 15th June, 2024
What: Bring yourself a snack and a drink and we’ll put some music on. No pressure, just a way to hang out with other fat people, and move around if you feel like it!