Melanie Whitehead Smith

HERE MARKS THE SPOT

Made in collaboration with LGBTQ+ people in Leeds, HERE MARKS THE SPOT maps sites of queer joy across the city.

Projections of dancing figures pop up across Leeds, translating personal moments into public celebrations.

The short dance films were made in collaboration with dance artist Melanie Whitehead Smith and local people who shared their experiences of queer joy.

Mixing physical theatre, contemporary dance and improvisation, the films create traces of happy memories, played out again in the locations that inspired them.

Reimagining what constitutes a queer space, we’re illuminating Leeds with movement, energy and light.

Locations

Mon 25 Nov, 6–7pm (and Light Night, 24–25 Oct, 6–10pm)
Leeds University Union, Lifton Place, LS2 9JZ
Left side of building, outside entrance to Old Bar
What 3 Words: ///aware.wires.bared

Tue 26 Nov, 6–7pm
Three Cottages, Green Rd, Meanwood, LS6 4LE

Wed 27 Nov, 6–7pm
Sunken Studio, Sovereign House, Butterley St, LS10 1AW

Thu 28 Nov, 6–8pm
Meet outside Wharf Chambers
23-25 Wharf St, LS2 7EQ
Under the bridge, where Kirkgate meets Wharf St.

Join us outside Wharf Chambers on the final night of the programme for a chance to see all the screen-dance films from the week united in a single location.

Access

• Each outdoor location is wheelchair accessible.
• No audio is used in the films.

If you have questions about access at this event, please contact yasmin@compassliveart.org.uk.