Qween Amor
Qween Amor (born 1989[1]) is an erotic dancer who does street performance.
Amor seeks to "inspire more artists to go out and display their art in protest; it's a liberation movement to embrace one's own freedom".[2]
Since 2013 Qween Amor has been performing in New York City.[2]
Qween Amor reports going to court five times yearly to face charges for playing music too loud in the streets.[2] Amor refuses to pay fines and always persuades the judge to dismiss charges.[2] Amor has never been charged with indecent exposure.[2]
In December 2012 Qween Amor was arrested while performing for a group of Black Hebrew Israelites in Washington DC.[3]
Qween Amor frequently performs in a G-string, tutu, and Stiletto heel shoes.[4] Amor uses s/he as a gender pronoun.[4]
In May 2013 Qween Amor was assaulted and robbed during a performance. [5]
References
- ↑ Park, Andrea (26 February 2014). "Qween Amor: Union Square dancer has a message of love and freedom". metro.us. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Feeney, Sheila Anne (3 June 2015). "Qween Amor, street performer, dances to empower New Yorkers to be themselves". AM New York. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Sommer, Will (December 17, 2012). "Gay Man Arrested in Front of Black Israelites". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- 1 2 Moss, Jeremiah (January 8, 2014). "Qween Amor". Jeremiah's Vanishing New York. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Sommer, Will (May 9, 2013). "Metro Station Dancer Qween Amor Robbed, Punched - City Desk". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
External links
- Qween Amor, a three-minute video documentary on Qween Amor. This is episode 3 of season 2 of the No Your City series.