STILGO dance + tech presents "paramenoume" dance film

paramenoume (we remain) is a mixed reality dance film that offers a queer counter-narrative to the mythology of the sirens. The work reclaims and retells from the misunderstood (and oft-mistranslated) creatures point of view, suggesting the sirens honeyed words, sharp talons, and sharper tongues are not in service of gratuitous violence but in defense of a queer matriarchal utopia. By decentering the invader from the classic tale, the film uses movement, text, and creative visualizations to redefine their relationship to the outsider, each other, and themselves. It is a reclamation, an inside peak, and an allegory for the fight, safety, prosperity of queer/trans/femme communities. In the words of scholar Jeffrey Jerome Cohen, "The monster dwells at the gates of difference [...] the monster polices the borders of the possible" and the creatures of paramenoume attempt to bathe luxuriously and fiercely in that liminal space.

This event will include the screening of the film paramenoume, showing of the behind-the-scenes mini doc created by Bluehouse Productions LLC, and an artist talkback moderated by Kym McDaniel. Screening will take place in ACCAD's Motion Lab in Sullivant Hall, 1813 N High Street Room 350.

Program is free- with an optional add on donation of $`15 to recieve a limited edition paramenoume inspired STILGO dance + tech tote bag as a thank you for your support! All donations will fund future projects and paying local artists for STILGO dance + tech projects. (Pickup at door, while supplies last)

6pm Showing: Program includes film screening and behind-the-scenes documentary
7pm Showing: Program includes film screening, behind-the-scenes documentary, and moderated artist talk back

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