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This post was updated Sept. 12 at 7:52 p.m. “Pose” is known for extravagant costumes and high intensity battles on the ballroom floor. But the show, created by alumnus Steven Canals, also sheds light on a community ravaged by HIV to tell a drama of survival, resistance and art, he said.

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LGBTQ focused narrative in ‘Pose’ tells story of ballroom dancing as safety net

By Hannah Ferguson

Sept. 2, 2019 9:26 p.m.