Connie Girl, Eric De La Cruz and Shawn Dickerson join host Tovah Feinberg for a live panel discussion recorded at Libera in NYC on March 13, 2025. These esteemed and legendary luminaires- each in their own right, shed light through their lenses of experiences and wisdom to guide, inspire- and perhaps help steady worries during these turbulent times. Because though they can seem unprecedented, dancefloors over the decades have weathered crises of similar scale- such as the AIDs epidemic, the Reagan era and NYC Giuliani nightlife laws.
Just how can we better tap into music at parties? Those essential escape hatches to release and recharge. Because when each of us translates sound into movement, we collectively vent bottled up energy, anxieties, dreams and fears; feeding directly into the delicate ecosystem of nightlife.
Connie Girl: A trailblazing icon whose indelible influence began as an 80's club kid, fashion model and muse for designers such as Thierry Mugler and Vivienne Westwood. Today, Connie’s far-reaching impact also extends to visual arts and mentorship further evolving global culture. @therealconniegirl
Eric De La Cruz: An international nightlife veteran with a career spanning over four decades in event management, promoting and booking. Eric has been there, done that- has stories in spades…and continues to shape queer nightlife. @the_real_ericdlc
Shawn Dickerson: Longtime NYC nightlife gatekeeper and forever dancer extraordinaire. Shawn’s unmistakable twirls, enigmatic energy and distinctive laugh take just about any dancefloor from meh to magical. @akamrdickerson
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