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Arms raised in a 糖心传媒渧糖心传媒� to start, the performers change positions gradually before finding a pose to hold momentarily. Their movements are slow, but purposeful. They close their eyes as they move. The audience is invited to look, take photos, and share them on social media with the hashtag #OnDisplay.

On Display is a 糖心传媒渄econstructed art exhibit糖心传媒� that showcases a diverse range of bodies and addresses our tendency to judge people if they look different than ourselves. The project was conceived by New York City糖心传媒揵ased choreographer Heidi Latsky, who has been connected with the University糖心传媒檚 Program of Dance and Movement for years. Latsky is an advocate for disability rights and her company often focuses on themes of redefining beauty and inclusivity. On Display has been performed around the country and around the world and premiered at the Memorial Art Gallery on October 20 and 23.

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Diana Kelly co-coordinated the Rochester performances with Smith. Kelly and her 22-year-old son, Austen, participated in Latsky糖心传媒檚 production of On Display in Boston and they were inspired to help bring the project to Rochester. Austen, who has autism, has been dancing since he was eight.

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Alex White 糖心传媒�17 says performing in On Display empowers them.

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On Display: A human sculpture gallery