Do you want to march with Twenty10 in the Mardi Gras parade?
Each year Twenty10 marches in the Mardi Gras parade and we would like to invite you to join us!
This year our theme is 'Jurassic Love'. We are trying to convey the message in a fun dinosaur themed way (think dinosaur tails!) that homophobia and transphobia should have become extinct with the dinosaurs.
Each parade participant will be given a t-shirt with "Twenty10 and GLCS" printed on the back and you're invited to express how you feel about the message on the front. You can also share a part of you and express yourself through your t-shirt design and costuming. Costuming will also feature dinosaur tails.
Get Involved in Mardi Gras
This year we're holdng some creative workshops in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade so you can get more involved in creating our float and choreography. We're planning a series of dance workshops so you can learn some moves and work with a dance teacher to create the choreography for our float. Workshops are NOT compulsory - you are still welcome to march with us. We'll teach you the dance on the day.
Dance Workshops
Tuesdays from 5th February, 5:30pm-7pm
Creative & Costume-making Workshops
Saturday 9th Feb, 1-4pm (during group)
Saturday 16th Feb, 1-4pm (during group)
Thursday 21st Feb, 3-5pm (during drop in)
Wednesday 27th Feb, 6-8pm (during Out West)
Thursday 28th Feb, 5-7pm
Where: All of these workshops will be at Twenty10, Level 1, 45 Chippen st, Chippendale
2013 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras program is out now.
You can see all the events that are in this year's festival, which the Mardi Gras Youth Festival is part of, by visiting the Mardi Gras website - http://www.mardigras.org.au/.
The festival offers us a unique opportunity to express ourselves, tell our stories and speak out about issues we face in our community.
Twenty10's Mardi Gras preparations will go into full swing in January & February - so let us know if you would like to be involved by emailing sam@twenty10.org.au
