Three men, not choreographers or dancers, created and set works on their wives and girlfriends as a means of reappropriating the male gaze: 

"The “male gaze” refers to the act of depicting women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that presents and represents women as sexual objects for the pleasure of the male viewer. But what happens to a heterosexual man’s gaze when it is turned to a woman he loves deeply? Watch as our dancers perform works created for them, about them, by the men who love them. "

Final performance included interviews with couples, investigating the creative process and their views on the male gaze as it traditionally presents itself. The performance made Baltimore Magazine's list of the top 6 shows to see at Charm City Fringe Fest: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/2018/10/29/six-things-not-to-miss-at-charm-city-fringe

  • BlueShift Dance presents "the Male Gaze," live performances
    Excerpts from the live performance at Charm City Fringe Festival, 2018
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    Promo poster, designed by Matt Muirhead, local Baltimore artist
  • Natalie and Dave
    A sample interview with one of our couples.
  • Parked Cars
    A dance film created by John McAfee for Caitlin McAfee, shown at the final performance.