Fight the Fear

A Dreamer lays her hopes on the line, baring her soul to fight the fear.

Set in a cemented river bed in Southern California, clusters of dancers push, drag, and carry each other in a dance of survival, while powerful spoken word and ethereal vocals call out the fears and hopes of those facing exclusionary migration laws. Created through collaborative storytelling, this piece highlights the real struggles of the lead performers, while also celebrating their strength, and resilience. Working with Latinx stories and contemporary South Asian music and movement recognizes the intersections of the global South and the continuing challenges of migration, borders and belonging.

“‘Fight the Fear’ was a project that allowed me to speak on a crucial part of my identity as an immigrant to this country. The fear, pain and struggle that being an immigrant in this country made me feel it also made me stronger and fearless. Fearless to the borders, to the loneliness and fearless to the division because even with all the barriers that have been placed in front of me I shined through and above them. I transcend, I rise up, I uplift… My name is Teresa and I am a proud immigrant woman. ‘Fight the Fear’ allowed me to speak this out loud.”

  -Teresa Segura Flores

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