(Pt. 1) Women of Shadow Puppetz: Confronting Toxic Masculinity in Street Dance

In this two-part conversation, Jude is joined by special guests Tanya and Nancy, members of the renowned Shadow Puppetz crew, who share their personal experiences and insights on navigating the street dance community as women. Through candid conversations, they shed light on the obstacles they have overcome while operating within a traditionally male-dominated space.

The discussion explores several heavy but important topics, including the prevalence of problematic behavior that has contributed to unsafe environments for women in street dance. Tanya, Nancy, and Jude also delve into the importance of accountability amongst male allies, gender stereotypes associated with different dance styles, the importance of fostering relationships amongst women, women representation, and strategies for dismantling the barriers that hinder progress for women in street dance.

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Connect with Tanya
IG: @terehovate

Connect with Nancy
IG: @miqui561

Connect with Shadow Puppetz
IG: @shadowpuppetzcrew
Website: shadowpuppetzcrew.com