Fresh Meat Productions invests in the creative expression and cultural leadership of transgender, gender-nonconforming, queer and allied communities. We create and commission new work, present performing arts programs, conduct education and engagement, and advocate for justice in the Arts.
Our programs are welcome to all, and are authentically and intentionally reflective of – and deeply relevant to – our communities:
Creation & Performance of New Work
Sean Dorsey Dance
Our resident dance company Sean Dorsey Dance creates, performs and nationally tours original
works by transgender trailblazer and Artistic Director, Sean Dorsey, and leads dance education and community engagement.
FRESH WORKS!
FRESH WORKS! Commissions support the creation of new work by performing artists, with a focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) artists, and with a focus on trans and LGBTQI2S+ artists. We present these new works at our annual FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL!
TRANSfutures Commissions
TRANSfutures Commissions are annual, community-nominated grants awarded to performing artists across the US, with a focus on Bay Area artists, and a focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) trans, transgender, gender-nonconforming, Indigenous Two-Spirit, non-binary, gender-expansive and genderqueer artists.
Performing Arts Programs & Events
FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL
Our FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender, queer and community performance is an annual, multidisciplinary performance festival that takes place in June that centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) artists.
Community Partnerships
We co-sponsor and financially support trans, gender-nonconforming, queer, allied and community arts events.
Engagement & Education
#stayFRESHatHome Video Series
This FREE online series offers short videos featuring guided movement, dance, meditation, singing and MORE! All videos are closed-captioned.
National Guest Teaching, Residencies, and Speaking Engagements
Sean Dorsey and members of the Company conduct year-round, national guest teaching and in-
school residencies. Dorsey has taught at more than 40
colleges, universities and festivals across the US.
National Trans-Supportive Dance Education
Our trans-friendly Terrified-Beginners, All-Levels, and Dance Your Story classes and workshops are led by Sean Dorsey and Sean Dorsey Dance company dancers. These classes and workshops are designed to be supportive of transgender, trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit, gender-nonconforming, queer, allied and ALL bodies and creative expression. Everyone is welcome!
TRANSform Dance
TRANSform Dance
Our national program, TRANSform Dance, provides resources, education and leadership development in order to identify and remove systemic barriers, increase trans/gender-nonconforming participation and leadership, and advance intersectional trans justice in Dance.