US Dancers who are refusing to help end their own democracy by boycotting Lycra dance wear, a brand of the Koch Industries, currently supporting such bizarre things as the removal of: murals that depict labor history in the US, public schools, NPR, the NEA and all collective bargaining.
Temptation of a would-be protester
Oh Danny’s Warehouse! Why doth thou tease me thus?! With perky pictures of dainty little Lycra-filled outfits and ensembles, your accursed emailer fills my heart with desire for new dance clothes. Yet, I resist! I am resolute in my conviction that I will no longer participate in the decimation of art funding by practicing my art! Besides, there is already enough Lycra in the world, awaiting renewal, repurposing, rejuvenation. Yes, technically Danny’s Warehouse in LA would count as used Lycra—he specializes in seconds, remnants, and split lots—but it is still NEW. For National Dance Week, let us re-imagine costuming. Let us make it clear that the line between our choreo and the Koch Brothers has become enmeshed with the votes to end all art support at state and national levels; this is one stretch that we cannot tolerate. Thus, let us free ourselves from the siren call of Danskin, Boch and assorted off-brand sexy and stretchy dancewear until they change their fabrics.
Some of the many products you use everyday that are funding the end of your government. Divest!
