Alice in Rainbowland & Queer Bodies in Motion
Queer Bodies in Motion was a project to celebrate queer identity through dance and build awareness of LGBTQ discrimination. Its debut artistic endeavor, Alice in Rainbowland, was a re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland told through dance, music, and LGBTQ pride. This collaborative show was devised by and highlighted queer artists and allies—including dancers, musicians, and the creative community from Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
This project was made possible, in part, by a 2021 Live Arts Boston grant from the Boston Foundation, Cambridge Arts Council Grant, Cambridge Arts, Burju Shoes, Boston Dance Alliance, Snatched Entertainment, and Dance to Power.
94%
of LGBTQ youth reported that recent politics negatively impacted their mental health.
42%
of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth.
75%
of LGBTQ youth reported that they had experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity at least once in their lifetime.
Reference The Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021.
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Alice in Rainbowland
Short Film
A film reimagining of “Alice in Wonderland" told through dance, music, and LGBTQ pride, in dedication to queer and trans youth.
This collaborative film was devised and highlighted queer artists and allies, including dancers, musicians, and the creative community from Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. Presented in partnership with American Repertory Theater’s Virtually Oberon and made possible, in part, by a 2021 Live Arts Boston grant from the Boston Foundation, Cambridge Arts Council Grant, Cambridge Arts, Burju Shoes, Boston Dance Alliance, Snatched Entertainment, and Dance to Power.
Release date: June 10, 2021
The Trevor Project’s Guide
For Allies
Read the Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender & Nonbinary Youth. This introductory educational resource includes:
The difference between sex & gender
Basics of gender — identity, expression, perception
Forms of address that show respect (names, pronouns, honorifics)
Helpful tips to increase understanding
Common mistakes & what to do if you’ve made one
Mental Health Resources
For the LGBTQIA+ Community
You are not alone. Visit these compilations of mental health resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Alice in Rainbowland Photos
by Carven Boursiquot Photography
