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Artist Bios
niv Acosta is a trans-fag dance maker and mover. niv is a first generation american born via the dominican republic. he was kicked out of California Institute of the Arts in 2008 for not conforming and being a rebel… he is continuing on this path by reclaiming art making for himself.
iele paloumpis is a trans/queer dancer, choreographer, video artist and teacher. In addition to creating work, iele has had the opportunity to dance for a wide range of performance artists including Ashley Anderson, Devynn Emory, J. Makery, Jen McGinn, Sebastienne Mundheim, Emily Wexler and Nina Winthrop. In 2006, iele graduated from Hollins University with a B.A. in Dance and English. iele’s work has been shown through Dance Conversations at the Flea, Movement Research at Judson Church (NY), The Loft (MD), Hollins Fall Dance Gathering (VA), Studio Series at Studio 34, FLUXspace and the 2009 GLBT Arts Festival (PA). Other interests include trans feminism, community building, sustainability, love, sex and antique furniture.
Jai Arun Ravine is a trans-identified, multi-disciplinary writer, dancer, visual and performing artist of mixed Thai and white descent who has previously published and presented work under the names Alysha Wood and Woo Wood. Jai received an MFA in Writing & Poetics from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hollins University. Jai is a proud Kundiman Fellow. http://jaiarunravine.wordpress.com/
