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Luminesque Dance presents

NASTY

IN VANCOUVER
Saturday, May 4

at Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie St)
Luminesque Student Mixer: 6:15PM
Public Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 7:30PM
Run Time: Approximately 1.5 Hours

TICKET LAUNCH: Friday, March 29 @ 9AM PST

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about the show

LET’S GET NASTY 😈

NASTY is an unapologetic reclamation of all the insults hurled at people who refuse to stop shining.

Whether it’s bossy, bitchy, slutty, freaky, or just simply “too much” - society loves to hate the dissenting ones who refuse to sit still and shut up. Through spoken word and impactful choreography, this show reminds the world that we deserve to stand in our power, be our brilliant badass selves, and respectfully fuck what the Patriarchy has to say about how and who we’re allowed to be.

This show features group choreography and solo performances by dancers and choreographers from Vancouver and Victoria.

Get NASTY with us on Saturday, May 4 at Celebrities Nightclub in Vancouver.

CONTENT WARNING: Please note this show contains especially explicit music and themes, including profanity and overt sexual expression.

WE WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE...

that we gratefully rehearsed for and are performing this show on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, as well as the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, also known today as the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. We are committed to working to decolonize our business, and acknowledging the land upon which we create is one of many steps.

WE ALSO WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE... that dance is a part of culture, which involves and intersects with many histories, geographies, lived experiences, and generational inequalities. We dance to tell stories, which makes our modality a meaningful form of art that warrants respect and acknowledgment of its origins. Heels dance as an art is inspired and informed by cultures from the African diaspora, Latin American cultures, LGBTQ+ community culture, kink culture, and the sex work profession. As participants in and appreciators of these cultures, we are committed to dismantling the systems that seek to oppress them. We do so by examining our own biases, integrating diverse perspectives, investing back into these communities, continually educating ourselves, and creating a culture of accountability with our team, students, and advisors. We believe that by encouraging underrepresented voices and bodies to claim their space onstage and onscreen, we're contributing to building a world where everyone can shine.


ticket tiers

VANCOUVER TICKETS
at Celebrities Vancouver

 
 

VIP TABLE - $200 FOR 4 SEATS
Get up close and personal in the front row!

These are the best seats in the house! Enjoy our “splash zone” interaction with the performers in the front row. Includes four chairs and a table. Please note these seats aren’t for the faint of heart - if you aren’t prepared to cheer loud and don’t want personal attention from our performers, try our reserved seats instead! Touching the performers without explicit consent is strictly prohibited.

RESERVED SEAT - $40 PER SEAT
Guarantee yourself a seated, reserved spot!

Enjoy our show in comfort by reserving a seated spot with a great sightline. Don’t worry about lining up early, knowing you have already secured yourself a seat. Seats are assigned on a first-bought first-seated basis, so if you’d like to sit with your friends, we recommend buying all of your tickets together. Please coat check your bags as legroom is limited.

GA STANDING TICKETS
Experience the show from every angle!

CURRENT STUDENT SPECIAL: $15
EARLY BIRD STANDING GA: $20
REGULAR GA/DOOR PRICE: $30

Roam the venue, grab drinks and watch from any angle you like. This is also the most affordable way to see a Luminesque show. Make sure you come early to get a great spot! This ticket is standing only and does not include a place to sit - we cannot provide seats to GA patrons the day of. Not recommended for those with mobility issues or the elderly. Early Bird tickets are available in limited quantities, so buy early to save! Current student special includes entry into our Glow Getters Night Out social mixer!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will you send me a printed ticket? Do I have to bring a printed ticket to the event?

IN VANCOUVER - NO, you simply say the name of the ticket buyer at the door (guest list).

Are there minimum age requirements for this event?

This show is 19+, and a government-issued ID is required to enter the event. Absolutely no minors will be permitted, and refunds will not be granted to minors who purchase tickets.

What can/can’t I bring into the event?

Personal use of cellphones and cameras is allowed but please refrain from using flash. Remain respectful of the personal space and safety of other audience members and dancers at all times. No outside food or beverages are permitted.

Can I take and post photos of the show?

Yes, please just tag @luminesquedance when you do so! Any posts that are unkind or unsupportive will be asked to be taken down.

How do I contact the organizer?

Email glow@luminesquedance.com and allow 72 business hours for a response.

What is the refund policy?

We are unable to offer refunds for this show, so please check payment details carefully and if you no longer wish to attend, please sell your ticket to another patron and have them say your name at the door for entry.

ACCESSIBILITY

It is with our deepest apologies that we acknowledge that Celebrities Nightclub and Capital Ballroom are not a wheelchair-accessible venues. We are continually advocating to Blueprint and MRG Group to implement improvements to the venues so we can safely welcome guests in wheelchairs to attend the show, and are also actively seeking alternative performance spaces.

We do however have policies and procedures in place to make our shows as accessible as possible within the venue restraints, for those who do not use a wheelchair. Contact glow@luminesquedance.com to discuss options that may serve your specific situation.

WARNING: STROBE LIGHTS + LOUD NOISES

Strobe lighting may be used during this performance. Loud special effects and music will be played during this event.


ZERO-TOLERANCE HARASSMENT POLICY

Luminesque is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. We do not tolerate harassment of our dancers, staff, or your fellow audience members. Luminesque takes violations of our policy seriously and will respond appropriately - we will not hesitate to remove anyone from an event who does not follow these guidelines.


CROWD RELEASE/NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

By entering this event presented by Luminesque Dance (Glow Studios Inc), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with Glow Studios Inc. and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.


TICKETS LAUNCH ON FRI, MAR 29 @ 9AM PST

Please note the button below will not work until the ticket launch time

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celebrate
with us

 

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escape
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my legs can keep no pace with my desires…

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let the
adventure
begin…

 

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unfiltered
uncensored
unapologetic

 

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follow the green fairy
into our speakeasy…

 

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sugar or spice? roll the dice…

 

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