Performing Capers

In this episode of our The In/Out Crowd podcast we are joined by Rhiana Laws. Rhiana is a Dance Artist based in Scotland. She works with 'Safe To Be Me' - a project for young people in schools that provides a space to introduce and develop conversations around equality, and discrimination towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalised communities.

You can keep up to date with Rhiana here:

Instagram: @rhiana__laws

Twitter: @RhianaLaws

In this episode of our The In/Out Crowd podcast we are joined by bisexual YouTuber, Emma Thorne. Working in the VFX industry by day, by weekends and evenings she takes to YouTube to discuss everything from consumer protection to misogyny, shady business practices to bigoted podcasters and always brings light and laughter to her community online. She critiques anti-LGBTQ+ content and brings focus to the queer community and the issues we face online and in reality.

You can keep up to date with Emma here:

Instagram: @emmainashes
Twitter: @EmmaTheGoblin
YouTube Commentary Channel: Emma Thorne
YouTube Gaming Channel: Little Duck Gaming

In this episode of our The In/Out Crowd podcast we are joined by NYC-based ballet dancer, Adriana Pierce. Through her #QueerTheBallet initiative, Adriana showcases queer stories and identities in ballet and highlights the stories of queer folks from all walks and ways of life!

You can keep up to date with Adriana and the project here:

@queertheballet

@adriprc

www.queertheballet.com

On this month’s The In/Out Crowd podcast, we are joined by a brilliant special guest, Amazin LeThi.

Amazin LeThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete to simultaneously hold six LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world: Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services. Amazin has addressed audiences from fortune 500 companies, governments around the world and international organisations such as United Nations and The Prince’s Trust. As a cultural change leader and through conversations, Amazin shares her personal journey of homelessness to becoming one of the most visible and influential LGBTQ advocates in the world. Her story was included in the It Gets Better campaign and the first White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Asian anti-bullying campaign Act to Change.

For further information: www.amazinlethi.com

Social Media: @amazinlethi

In this episode of our The In/Out Crowd podcast we are joined by Thomas and Kathryn from the Scotland-based LGBTQ+ magazine Somewhere: For Us. They offer some advice to their younger selves and older selves. Plus, they play another game of 'This or That'!

You can keep up to date with what they're up to here:

www.somewhereforus.org

IG @somewhere_edi

TW @Somewhere_ForUs

As part of Pride Month, we delighted to bring The In/Out Crowd to a podcast near you……erm…..here! We’re here, we’re queer, we’re a podcast! Ta-dah! Each month, The In/Out Crowd can be found once a month on our social channels and once a month as a podcast. For this episode, Alex is joined by our Youth Advisory Council, The Body, to talk about what Pride Month means to them!

In this special LGBTQ+ History Month edition of our Finding our Feet podcast, we are joined by dance artist, Vince Virr. Vince has worked with us for many years as a dancer in productions including 'Within This Dust', and he will also be in our new show 'Teeny Weeny' commissioned by Starcatchers. Vince is well known across Scotland and internationally as a dancer with Barrowland Ballet. He joins us to talk about 3 significant moments in his life, including his experience of coming out. He also contemplates what advice he would give his 14 and 90 year old self. Plus, he plays another game of 'This or That'!

Joining us today is dance activist and educator, Linzi McLagan! Linzi works as Head of Education at YDance and is a self-confessed learning lover. She joins us for a chat about 3 significant moments in her life. She also considers advice for her 14 and 90 year old self. Plus 'This or That'!

After a wee lick of paint, we are back with a new format! Welcome to Finding Your Feet with our special guest, Mark Franks. Mark is a singer/songwriter from the platinum-selling vocal harmony group, The Overtones. Mark worked with us at Shaper/Caper last year when he created original songs for our show, The Unwanted. Mark has also remixed songs for Pink and Steps under the name DJ RescueRangerz.

On today’s Performing Caper’s Podcast we have our Creative Learning Coordinator, Sarah chatting with two of our lovely Body members, Jorja and Lesley, about teaching and training online. Jorja discusses what it’s like teaching online vs in a studio setting and Lesley shares her thoughts about being a recent dance graduate in this digital-lockdown time. Being members of our youth advisory council, The Body, Jorja and Lesley share their favourite memories and experiences while volunteering with us (there may be a mention of a Madonna themed Christmas party!) and their work with independent company Clifftop Projects.