The Male Gaze

Conceptualized by Natalie Boegel, BlueShift Dance created and presented an evening-length collection of works showcasing the creative relationships of three heterosexual couples, entitled "The Male Gaze." The men, not choreographers or dancers, created and set works on their wives and girlfriends as a means of reappropriating the male gaze. Our press blurb stated:

The Male Gaze

Conceptualized by Natalie Boegel, BlueShift Dance created and presented an evening-length collection of works showcasing the creative relationships of three heterosexual couples, entitled "The Male Gaze." The men, not choreographers or dancers, created and set works on their wives and girlfriends as a means of reappropriating the male gaze. Our press blurb stated:

Suffrage (2019)

Performed at Baltimore Theatre Project in February of 2019 as a collaborative effort between BlueShift Dance and Vaught Contemporary Ballet. VCB provided a historical ballet, depicting the efforts of the Suffragettes. BlueShift Dance presented works by Caitlin McAfee as well as Natalie Boegel, reflecting the state of feminism and political discourse in present times, as women of today stand on their shoulders. Pieces presented include:

Faceless by Caitlin McAfee and Kendra Smith

Breakfast Club

A miniature vignette set within a full scale book. All handmade and all the old adages, don’t judge a book by it’s cover and then these kids in detention! The Princess, The Athlete, The Brain, The Criminal, and The Basket Case each become open books with each other even though they are worlds apart at the beginning of the classic (albeit a few too trite moments and a disturbing #metoo scene) 80's movie. 

Am I Am a Mutant

When I was born, the first thing my grandfather did was to make sure I had a full set of fingers and toes, since many children of a-bomb survivors were born with varying birth defects. I remember my introduction to mutants and mutation; first, by my fascination with childhood heroes that gained superpowers through radiation and then later on, in contrast, witnessing my grandfather passing away from cancer. I have been in limbo and stuck between the perpetual question of “Am I a Mutant” and succumbing to the answer that “I Am a Mutant.”

Art Crosswalks for Pedestrian Safety

Public artist Graham Coreil-Allen collaborates with neighbors to improve public space through placemaking projects for pedestrian safety and play. Designed with communtiy input and created with volunteer assistance, these iconic, bright crosswalk artworks enhance safety by creating more protected pedestrian space and drawing the attention of passing motorists to the pedestrians’ safety needs and right-of-way.

Seasonal Turn

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