Shimmering in Sequins: What It's Like To Be A Belly Dancer

[Image Description: A spotlight shines on a belly dancer in a gold two piece ensemble has their arms outstretched against a darkened background]

S.M. Mikesell debunks misconceptions and myths around belly dancing while weaving in history and personal memories of her time as a dancer in Australia and the United States.

Personal EssayS.M. Mikesell June 13, 2019dance, dancing, culture, belly, ethnicity, performance, S.M. Mikesell

Dreaming in Silver

[Image Description: A statued figure stands against the dark grey sky]

V.F. Thompson writes about a time when performance art became a safe retreat and how in stillness, there is transformation.

Personal EssayV.F. ThompsonMarch 8, 2019performance, trans experiences, V.F. Thompson, displacement, disability, college

Kill The Lights And Look Right At Me

And what does fake vs real even mean in a world of drag anyway? What the fuck does it matter?

Personal EssayGia GiglerApril 16, 2018gender, performance, bodies, art, feminism, labour

A Feminist Dyke Walks Into A Titty Bar: Coming Out as a Stripper

I’m no longer going out of my way to hide or to not mention what I do.

Personal EssayGia GiglerFebruary 8, 2017sex work, stripping, dancing, exotic dance, performance, feminist, queer, gender, masculinity, feminism, sex workers, strip club