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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

In Rio de Janeiro's vibrant outskirts, Brazil's thriving ballroom houses convene in a sweaty, euphoric and electrifying competition. This Is Ballroom, directed by queer Brazilian artists Juru and Vitã, showcases the city's top houses, embodying freedom and transformation for queer people of colour.

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13 June, 6pm, Showroom
15 June, 3:30pm, Curzon
17 June, 8pm, Showroom

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