Adriana Pierce is a notable figure in dance because of her ongoing work to make space for LGBT+ voices and bodies in dance. Her choreography breaks the heteronormative boundaries of the classical ballet world and stimulates conversation in the direction of positive change.
This piece, choreographed by Adriana Pierce in collaboration with filmmaker Ellie Gravitte, is indicative of Pierce's mission in dance creation: "to widen the scope of classical ballet by producing queer work by queer dance artists".
Two Slow Dancers is a prime example of Pierce's mission in action, as well as a showcase of her interest in multimodal work.
The piece subverts traditional ballet gender roles by using two female-bodied dancers and an egalitarian pairing. Cinematography is a major consideration in creating the choreography.
Citations
Queer the Ballet. 2022, https://www.queertheballet.com/. Accessed 11/13/2024.
Adriana Pierce. https://www.adrianapierce.com/. Accessed 11/13/2024