The Embassy of Sweden and Dance Place present Lay Him Quietly, choreographed by Hiroki Ichinose. This intimate dance duet explores the physical interaction between two men. The work explores how inherited cultural traditions and lived experiences, shaped at the intersection of queerness and race, settle within the body as a tender yet invisible weight that influences how we move, connect, and choose to love.

The atmosphere of Lay Him Quietly invites viewers into fragile, deeply personal moments that slowly unfold to reveal the breadth of the human experience we share. In a dynamic interplay between film and dance, dancers Hiroki Ichinose and Ninos Josef move between closeness and distance, exploring how profoundly personal stories of identity and love can ultimately speak to something universal.

Contemporary Class – Tuesday, September 22 – Workshop 6:30-8pm

Step into the studio and move alongside the artists! Come learn from working artists during their time in residency—gaining insight into their technique, process, and approach straight from the source.

This class is designed for dancers looking to deepen their practice and engage with the field at a professional level.

The class is FREE, but registration is required. 

Come move with us!