Trystan Merrick is one of the co-founders of the Queer Mvmnt Fest, an annual festival featuring LGBTQ-plus performers and artists in workshops, discussions, classes, and performances June 12 to 18.
, an organization that produces and supports dance programming in San Diego) begins Monday and continues through June 18 at seven venues throughout San Diego, and all events are free.Merrick, 37, is one of the lead artists for the festival, with Desiree Cuizon, and is also program director for BalletCenter Studios in Mission Hills.
Other feedback we received came directly from the artists themselves, such as “I didn’t know how much I really needed that.” Many artists felt that they could finally be themselves, authentically and embraced. There was an outstanding amount of joy rippling through performances, discussions, and workshops. Some people who never fathomed taking a dance class before, found the value in participating in the movement, and in solidarity.
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