The approach of Kilombé Kollektiv is intersectional, queer-feminist and decolonial. Through their own lived realities as queer Black and Indigenous trans people, they care deeply about the visibility of the struggles and challenges of marginalized groups and the establishment of concrete empowerment strategies and support structures for those affected. They combine different expertise and perspectives, which enables them to open new pathways based on their intersectional approach and their own life realities. Together they created the intersectional performance project We Got That Power, We Got That Magic for almost a year now, in which they work with queer BIPoC between the ages of 19 and 27 on topics around performance, acting, dance and singing from decolonial perspectives. A common trait that the Kollektiv notice with people in the workshops is that they feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Mental health issues have increased in the past two years, especially in the Queer BIPoC community. They have begun to conceptualize workshops in which they use bodies and voices as a tool for healing and empowerment with the help of creative movement exercises, writing exercises, dance, breathing exercises, meditations, relaxation, positive affirmations and much more.
Auro Orso is a dancer, performer and community organizer whose experience of being racialized and trans are part of his artistic research on decolonizing practices within spirituality and gender-riots. His performances include a spectrum of topics ranging from food and spirituality to genderless worlds. He has worked and presented works in many different venues in Europe, South America and West- Africa.
Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong is an artistic director, performer and workshop facilitator currently directing a performance project for QT* BIPoC in Berlin. Their creative processes are about decolonizing the body and gender, encouraging themselves to embrace vulnerability and reclaiming care and pleasure. In Ghana, Togo and Germany they address issues of intersectional solidarity, social justice, colonialism and mental health artistically.
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