Generating Radical Inclusion & Transformation. This series of conversations explores how grit, an attribute often given to people who overcome obstacles, can serve as a tool to build an agency. With a specific focus on creative expression, G.R.I.T. seeks to expand what it means to practice art for social change. Hosted by Griselda Suárez.
Vannia Ibarguen. Photo by
Vannia Ibarguen, born in Peru and graduated from the University of Maryland with an MFA in Dance, is an international performer, choreographer, instructor, and artistic director of her own dance company VIDA - Vannia Ibarguen Dance Arts, a dance troupe that brings contemporary dance closer to the audience by creating and performing in non traditional spaces, incorporating multimedia to create and promote thoughtful entertainment with a social, political, and environmental message.
More info: www.vanniaibarguen.com // www.globalwaterdances.org
Griselda Suárez
Griselda Suárez is a writer, artist, cook, and teacher. She was born in unincorporated East Los Angeles and walked Whittier Blvd and Brooklyn Ave in black and white saddle shoes. She grew up in a place where her thoughts did not easily find a voice; instead, she found a pen and paper. Her hometown inspires her to investigate memories of a home space that continues to be bodiless. She believes that the arts are essential in empowering others to express their thoughts. Throughout her career, she has created programming and trainings dedicated to facilitating transformation and creating agency for her communities.
