DANCE Chicago's Joffrey Ballet releasing Pride video filmed in NYC

The Joffrey Ballet and Action Lines—a video-production company founded by Joffrey artists Xavier Nunez and Dylan Gutierrez as well as writer/producer Eric Grant—have unveiled a video filmed at the FDR Four Freedoms State Park (on New York City’s Roosevelt Island) to mark Pride Month.

The video, “Bubble Gum Pop,” follows a featured Joffrey artist as the person dances from one end of the park to the other, culminating on the steps of a massive Progress Paid flag.

Then, the dancer peels away layers of old costumes to represent the fluidity of sexual orientation, gender identity and personal expression.

The film is available at http://YouTube.com/TheJoffreyBallet.