Calling all Nite Dykez, Testo Hunkys and Harpies!
Tired of feeling like a Haute Mess on the dance floor? Wanna get some Femme Fraiche moves and werk your Love Muscle?
Then Shapeshifterz wants you!
Shapeshifterz is the new queer dance class. It's about to drop at the Common Press on Brick Lane every Tuesday evening! Each week we'll learn a choreo to a cult banger - could be Christina in Burlesque, could be Lil Nas X! It's not about hitting every move, it's about moving your body and feeling hot AF. Every class will be something new, so there's no pressure to come every time.
But also, come every time because it's gonna be great! Open to all dance levels, no experience necessary, all glorious intentions welcome!
Sliding scale cost to suit all budgets, whether your purse is Bottom Heavy or you've just got some Loose Change.
Get ready for this dance class Joyride! Bring your Technomates and make some Gal Pals as we cook up a disco Inferno! Trade your dance floor Kaos for some Big Dyke Energy and move like a Monster Queen when you hit the tiles! No matter what the DJ throws at you, could be (Mums Against) Donk, could be Jungle (Kitty), you're gonna Feel It once you've been to Shapeshifterz!
Key Info:
When? Every Tuesday evening at 7-8:30pm (except for 28th March & 25th April at 8:30-10pm)
Where? The Common Press at 118 Bethnal Green Road, E2 6DG (at the top of Brick Lane)
How Much? Tiered ticketing from £7-£13 per class
What do I wear? Anything comfortable to move in. It's a hard floor so wear shoes!
Who? The class will be led by Daniel Perry and is organised by Daniel, Dani Dinger and Robyn Herfellow.
Any thoughts, feedback, questions, anything, contact Dani on danisinger121@hotmail.com 🐾
Poster created by @i_m_deadboy
Daniel Perry
Daniel is a Queer dance artist and DJ living in London. Having worked professionally as a dancer since 2013 after graduating from Tring Park School for the Performing arts, they have worked in such west end productions as ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Carousel’ and most recently ‘Cabaret’ at London’s ‘Kit Kat club’ starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley. Along side their work in musical theatre they have worked for artists such as ‘Natalie Imbruglia’ & ‘Darin’, as well as assisting choreograph the musical adaptation of 90s Queer Cult classic ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’.
Their relationship with dance and movement is intrinsically linked to their love of music and their goal as a teacher is to give folk a deeper understanding of how to connect the two together. They believe movement is a vessel for self expression, a way for us to feel connected to ourselves and those around us, but mostly its a fun form of release, and ‘Shapeshifterz’ will a space for us to explore all these things together.
Access Information:
The class will take place in the basement area which is not wheelchair accessible. The room is down a flight of steps, there is no lift in the venue. There are toilets on the same level as the dance studio which are not gendered. The dance studio is a large windowless room with a mirror wall and a hard floor.
Dollars and Cents:
This is a non-profit venture. The hire of the room for 90mins costs £45 - everything beyond that goes towards paying Daniel (and Deadboy a fee for creating the poster) for teaching the class. In the event of excess income, we will consult with the dance class community about charitable/community donations.