Princess Twelve, and: My Old Man, and: Mute Swan
Abstract: Dance, nightlife, and movement as site of home, dignity, and freedom for young trans people. Relationship between a father figure and a young person, initiation into a masculine world of sex and labor where perception, charisma, and desire are the keys to survival. Transformation as survival for a child on the cusp of gender transition and practicing survival sex work.
Authors
- Apollo Chastain
Publication Details
- Journal
- Colorado review
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1353/col.2026.a983593
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00