<p>Could the loneliness epidemic be solved on the dance floor?</p><br><p>For the final episode of the season, New York based activist, resource mobiliser and cultural organiser, Thanushka (Thanu) Yakupitiyage brings free public dance parties to the world. Dance has always been used as a site of both resistance and expression. For Thanu, free public dance parties offer an opportunity to rebuild neighbourhoods, boost community relationships and increase multiracial solidarity. Listen closely as Thanu deep dives on the potential of dance parties in this moment, where hope, connection and relationships to one another are more important than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/666850618eaaae0012aa764f/shows/696f631a92f0c4b203d06f45/episodes/www.futuresindraft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.futuresindraft.com</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><br><p>A World With is produced by Futures In Draft and Storythings.</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Chris Mitchell</p><p>Co-Executive Producers: Emily Bromfield and Anjali Ramachandran</p><p>Creative Producers: Maya Minhas and Isabella Pearce</p><p>Co-Creative Producer: Sara Bafo</p><p>Artwork and Branding: Darren Garrett, Driss Chaoui and Naomi Gennery</p><p>Scriptwriters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Andrewism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Sage</a>, Sam Sivapragasam (<a href="https://landinournames.community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LION</a>), <a href="https://samaraalmonte.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samara Almonte</a>, Sara Bafo, Mohammed Elnaiem (The <a href="https://decolonialcentre.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decolonial Centre</a>) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ty_ushka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thanu Yakupitiyage</a></p><p>Voiceover Artist for series trailers: Sara Mitchell</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A World With

Futures In Draft & Storythings

Free Public Dance Parties with Thanu Yakupitiyage

APR 13, 20269 MIN
A World With

Free Public Dance Parties with Thanu Yakupitiyage

APR 13, 20269 MIN

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<p>Could the loneliness epidemic be solved on the dance floor?</p><br><p>For the final episode of the season, New York based activist, resource mobiliser and cultural organiser, Thanushka (Thanu) Yakupitiyage brings free public dance parties to the world. Dance has always been used as a site of both resistance and expression. For Thanu, free public dance parties offer an opportunity to rebuild neighbourhoods, boost community relationships and increase multiracial solidarity. Listen closely as Thanu deep dives on the potential of dance parties in this moment, where hope, connection and relationships to one another are more important than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/666850618eaaae0012aa764f/shows/696f631a92f0c4b203d06f45/episodes/www.futuresindraft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.futuresindraft.com</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><br><p>A World With is produced by Futures In Draft and Storythings.</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Chris Mitchell</p><p>Co-Executive Producers: Emily Bromfield and Anjali Ramachandran</p><p>Creative Producers: Maya Minhas and Isabella Pearce</p><p>Co-Creative Producer: Sara Bafo</p><p>Artwork and Branding: Darren Garrett, Driss Chaoui and Naomi Gennery</p><p>Scriptwriters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Andrewism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Sage</a>, Sam Sivapragasam (<a href="https://landinournames.community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LION</a>), <a href="https://samaraalmonte.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samara Almonte</a>, Sara Bafo, Mohammed Elnaiem (The <a href="https://decolonialcentre.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decolonial Centre</a>) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ty_ushka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thanu Yakupitiyage</a></p><p>Voiceover Artist for series trailers: Sara Mitchell</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>