Imagining and creating new possibilities for the future of DanceSport
Our Vision
We dream of an inclusive dance world in which all dancers are equally welcome and traditional roles are no longer a barrier. Dancing should unite, not exclude.
That's why we promote an environment in which everyone can dance freely - regardless of who they are or what role they play in dance.
The people behind Queering Dancesport
Giulia Settomini and Val Meneau have been collaborating on research and artistic projects that challenge gender norms in Latin DanceSport since they met in 2020. A combination of Giulia's expertise in choreography with Val's academic background in gender and queer studies has resulted in acclaimed presentations at international conferences and daring performances that explore what else Latin DanceSport could be. Together, they blend artistic practice with academic inquiry.
Co-Founder
Giulia Settomini (she/her)
Giulia Settomini (she/her) is an Italy-based choreographer and dancer. Originally trained as a competitive Latin dancer, she began exploring new approaches to Latin dance while studying at the Laban Institute in London. Since then, she has worked on numerous choreographic projects, including Dancing With The Stars in Panama, while continuing her independent research.
Co-Founder
Val Meneau (they/sie/elle)
Val Meneau (they/sie/elle) is a scholar, activist, dancer, and lecturer in gender and queer studies, currently residing in Austria. They have held positions in Gender Studies, Dance Studies, and Sociology at the universities of Vienna, Salzburg, and Graz. Their research focuses on body and sexual politics in gender, queer and critical dance studies.
What we do
For an inclusive future in DanceSport
The people behind Queering Dancesport
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