Subin Yang
With gender roles a common topic in political discourse, feminists frequently share their views through social media, blogs, and political actions, but when words fail us, art is a first-rate back-up to express worthy voices that might be silenced by the volume of a reactionary opposition.
WolfBird Dance’s latest production, Where to Wear What Hat, is one of these works. It examines the 1950s and how that era defined the way women “should” present themselves. Artistic Directors Selina DiPronio and Raven Jones describe their production as “a blistering commentary on the societal roles women are expected to play.” It’s an opportunity to see dancers use their bodies to express their perspectives and experiences with feminism.