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In the organizer's words:

In a time of right-wing resurgence and criminalization of queer identities, how do you find a place to breathe? In the face of tightening anti-LGBTQ+ laws around the world, how can Black queers manage their anger while staying true to their roots?

Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong explores the balance between patience and resistance to homophobia and racism. Through body and movement, she honors her Ashanti ancestors and learns to love her German identity despite discrimination. This process is an act of resistance that preserves a connection to heritage and community.

The performance asks the question: is it possible to stay connected to our roots and true to ourselves in a world that constantly questions our existence? Isabel invites the audience to witness this ongoing negotiation, where the act of navigating this complexity leads to a balance of resilience and self-preservation.

Artistic direction, concept, choreography, performance: Isabel Kwarteng-Acheampong

An event as part of the KUYUM Dance Platform 2025, funded by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.