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Scenario

How body modification conflicts with traditional performance expectations

I want to bind my chest for the cultural dance performance but my dance teacher says it will dishonor the feminine spirit of the movements.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal gender expression can clash with prescribed embodiment required for cultural participation and artistic authenticity.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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