because i love the diversity (this micro-attitude, we all have it)

Rakesh Sukesh (India/Belgium)

Co-Presented with Boom Arts

April 12 – 19, 2025
Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM*
Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM
Friday, April 18 at 7:00 PM*
Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 PM

* Shows with ASL interpretation.

because i love the diversity (this micro-attitude, we all have it) is a powerful, personal dance theater work that explores the dancer's experience as an immigrant in Europe.

A random encounter with a camera on the streets of Tallinn, Estonia made choreographer and dancer Rakesh Sukesh a momentary poster boy for a right wing news channel's campaign against immigration from Asia and Africa.

What happens to the dancer's body when it is rendered into a viral, racist symbol? How does it affect him, and his relationship to the mostly white, deeply loving artists and students he works with?

At turns hilarious and thought-provoking, this energetic performance considers immigration, art, and the everydayness of racial bias through dynamic movement and vibrant storytelling.

Content warning: Brief partial nudity.

Supporters

This production was commissioned by PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.

Belgian supporters are PARTS Summer Studio, Ultima Vez, Tictac Art Center, Zinnema, Company THOR, En Archipel Association, and Kunstenfestivaldesarts Brussels.

European support from ROPA-Spain.

Special thanks to Deltebre Dansa.