Heels: Walk And Dance in Your Own Shoes

Salon Nr. 6 - April 30, 2023

Verdi Club, San Francisco

They say that to know a person’s journey, you need to walk a mile in their shoes. At this salon, we learned about the stories of several dancers through the history of their shoes - from bare feet to pointe slippers to tango heels! We also discussed the symbolism and feminism of shoes, why women wear heels, and how wearing heels changes and reflects the body - the look from outside the shoes and the feel from inside the shoes. Then, we enjoyed riveting dance performances from a group of trained dancers representing many different styles.

Video & photos: Jason Sun