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A rite of affirmation. A queer crossing.
Here, dance is survival and desire.
It is politics and pleasure.
It is a public body and an intimate prayer.
A body that fights, celebrates and cares.
This is how we resist.
Do you see me? 

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Rafa da Silva Sousa is a Portuguese trans dancer, photographer, and model, trained at balleteatro. She has worked with several choreographers and initially stood out in urban dance competitions, representing Portugal in world finals in the United States. She later deepened her practice in styles such as hip hop, house dance, dancehall, and vogue fem. After moving to Paris, she encountered the Ballroom Scene, which became central to her artistic path. She is currently dedicated to developing and expanding Ballroom culture in Portugal while also exploring photography and fashion as extensions of her artistic practice.