[1] Presented by Studio 303, a dance and interdisciplinary-arts centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Edgy Women focuses on feminist perspectives with workshops and forums, performance events, and socializing.
[2] Edgy originated in 1994 when dancer, choreographer, and Performance Mix-producer Karen Bernard from New York City came to Studio 303 with 2 other artists to present a shared program.
[1] There is speculation that this massive loss of funding was due to the Conservative government targeting organizations that specialized in working with women, queer and racialized artists.
[4] Regarding her curatorial approach to the festival, Ginestier has said, “I was actively seeking weirdness, stuff that’s subversive, or a bit controversial, that might upset some people.” Queer-feminist artist, activist and scholar, T.L.
Cowan says, “There was a sexual culture that was central to the aesthetics, the audience energy, and to the commitment both to provocation and safety.” Theatre artist, scholar and Hysteria: A Festival of Women curator, Moynan King has said, “I think there’s an element of camp, for sure.
[8] In June 2016, Karen Bernard invited Miriam Ginestier to curate the event “EDGY NYC + MTL” In honour of the 30th anniversary of Performance Mix Festival produced by New Dance Alliance at Abrons Art Centre in New York City.