Coley Curry - Dancer, Multidisciplinary Artist and Social Advocate

April 11, 2023 00:31:39
Coley Curry - Dancer, Multidisciplinary Artist and Social Advocate
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Coley Curry - Dancer, Multidisciplinary Artist and Social Advocate

Apr 11 2023 | 00:31:39

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Show Notes

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Coley Curry, a Filipinx dancer and creative currently based in Tucson, Arizona. Coley shares with us her journey from Chicago to Tucson, and how a transformative residency in the Philippines, her mother's birthplace, reinvigorated her art practice. Her art takes many forms, including storytelling, facilitation, collage, craft, and film. In her movement, she aims to create spaces for community, ritual, healing, and taking ownership of personal history and cultural narratives. Coley's shares sties of her artist trajectory including a recent performance as a dancer during the Super Bowl halftime show with Rihanna. Her commitment to her community is equally inspiring, and she uses her art to advocate for social justice issues. Listen to the full-length podcast by clicking the link above! To listen to the mini episode, click below!

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