DANCE FOR CAMERA | MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI

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Choreographed and danced by Jay Jackson (Laganja Estranja) along with students from Laganja's Dance School, this Dance for Camera is performed to Julie Stirman's "Mighty Mississippi." The original song was inspired by Laganja's non-binary performance at West 5 in Ealing earlier this year (2017). The result is a collaboration between the songwriter, dancers, and the camera. The film is shot in one take on a DJI Osmo by Kristen Lovell at the Wusi Space in London, England.

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CREDITS
Julie Stirman Songwriter, Vocalist
Jay Jackson Choreographer, Soloist
Kristen Lovell Cinematographer, Editor
Rob Aitken Bassist
Natalie Cox Dancer
Nani Lopez Dancer
Bethany Twig Dancer
Madeleine Ainger Dancer
Layla Kirkpatrick Dancer
Hallie Colquhoun Dancer

Special thanks to the Wusi Space in London, England for donating the location, making this work possible. (http://www.wusi.co.uk/)

The original song, Mighty Mississippi can be purchased on http://www.juliestirman.com.

All dancers were students at Laganja's Dance School, held at Pineapple Studio in London. For more information about Laganja's Dance School, follow @laganjaestranja on instagram, or email [email protected].

Set to an original song in a unique space, the image is that of a non-binary sisterhood with time to figure everything out. You are not alone, and you have all the time in the world to grow, learn, and flower. The camera and dancers move together, exploring the relationship and friendship artists have with their audience. Laganja Estranja Entertainment is a collaboration between Jay Jackson and Kristen Lovell, two childhood friends addressing the concept of liveness, gender identity, and art in a digital age. To apply to be a dancer for Laganja, email [email protected].

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Jay Jackson (Laganja Estranja), is a choreographer, drag queen, and activist based in Los Angeles, CA. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and choreography from the California Institute of the Arts, Jay appeared as a contestant on LogoTV's Season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Laganja’s choreography credits include commercial artists Miley Cyrus and Brooke Candy. In 2016 #LaganjasDanceSchool was founded, an international high-heels masterclass and confidence workshop which has been held in dozens of cities across Europe, Central America, South America, and the United States. Laganja also appeared as a contortionist along side Christina Aguilera for the American Music Awards, in VICE's "Bong Appetite," and in Gareth Pugh's fashion film "PITTI."

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