Youth Pride Dance

On June 24th, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) of Washington State will be holding a Youth Pride Dance at Pravda Studios from 7pm to midnight. This event is intended to give the under 21 community of LGBTQ youth and their allies a safe and fun way to participate in Seattle's Pride weekend.

The theme of the dance is "Born This Way" to go along with Pride's theme of "Be You. Be Proud. Express Yourself!" The Youth Pride Dance hopes to honor this theme by allowing youth a space to celebrate themselves.

We want to create a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and their allies to celebrate Seattle Pride Weekend. Many of the events are targeted for groups over age 21. Youth tend to be excluded from a majority of the Pride Weekend Events. We want to start a new tradition of having a safe place for youth to gather and celebrate their identities while feeling included in the greater LGBTQ community. We are including youth in the planning of the dance to further cultivate a sense of community activism.

GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We work with Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) groups in schools in the Seattle area and around the state as well as other LGBTQ youth centers, groups and organizations.

If anyone is interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Andi Gold at andi@wagsa.org or 206-330-2099.

Event Information

What: Youth Pride Dance

Where: Pravda Studios, 1406 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

When: June 24th, 7 PM-midnight

Other info:

*Suggested donation $5

*7-8 PM: Opening Act (TBD)

*8 PM-midnight: DJ dance party

*11 PM: Lady Gaga look-a-like contest, prizes TBD

Guests will receive a wristband for free entry to Neighbors after 2 AM \t\t Light refreshments will be provided

Buy Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/174990