We are honored to share that sarAika movement collective has been invited as a curator for the inaugural International Human Rights Art Festival: Queens (IHRAF: Queens) — NYC’s pre-eminent arts and human rights festival, now taking place in the world’s most diverse neighborhood.

 

[?]  Our Curated Program

Saturday, September 27th – 3 PM
Curated by sarAika movement collective: Assigned at Birth

Come see four incredible emergent contemporary dance artists all in one program!

As curators, we are proud to present “Assigned at Birth”, an evening-length performance featuring works by Suzanne Ponomarenko, Rylan Joenk, Lo Poppy, and sarAika. Each piece offers a unique voice — exploring LGBTQIA+ identity, immigrant journeys, BIPOC experiences, and more.

Through this curated program, we invite audiences into deeply personal and thought-provoking reflections on identity — revealing the complex realities that shape who we are, both individually and collectively.

 

[?]  Program Highlights

Unsaid, Still Understood (sarAika movement collective)
A duet embodying silence, conflict, tenderness, and unspoken love.

Tapestries: The Hunters Enter the Woods (Suzanne Ponomarenko Dance)
a reimagining of The Unicorn Tapestries through queered Ukrainian folklore.

Faim (Rylan Joenk)
A bold exploration of metamorphosis, death, and rebirth.

Dear (Lo Poppy)
A layered reflection on identity, sexuality, and self-expression.

 

[?]  Join Us

Be part of this powerful weekend where art meets human rights.

[?]  September 27th at 3 PM
[?]  Court Square Theater, LIC (44-02 23rd Street Long Island City, NY 11101)

[?️]  Tickets: Just $10 with the promo code “FOIHRAF”

Special Promo Code for a $10 ticket:

FOIHRAF

tickets link> https://humanrightsartmovement.org/ihraf-festival-queens