Miguel Ferrerossa ‘#Yo Me Entacono’: A Salsa Journey in High Heels – A conversation / FREE EVENT
Mon 15 Jul 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bush House, Lecture Theatre 1 - North Wing, King'sCollege London, WC2B 4BG
Description
Event as part of Colombia Independence Festival2024 - www.colombiaindependencefestival.co.uk
A conversation with Cali Salsa dancer Miguel Ferrerossa of ‘Yo Me Entacono’ and Colombian anthropologist Camilo Soler KCL. Miguel will be discussing Salsa gender politics in Cali, Colombia, his life, work and experience promoting gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion, while facing conservative and patriarchal aspects in society. Miguel also touches on his current European travels.
Miguel Ferrerossa is face and co-creator of #Yo Me Entacono, a project that seeks to promote gender equality and LGBTQ inclusion in Cali, Colombia. He does this by uplifting femininity in classes that are taught exclusively in heels. with the aim to raise awareness and help society understand and respect the power of diversity.
Please Note: Attendees need to report to reception with their tickets, upon arrival in order to be given access into the building.
Location
Bush House, Lecture Theatre 1 - North Wing, King'sCollege London, WC2B 4BG