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Jo Troll

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Presenting Irish Dance for Connection

Jo Troll is a disabled queer art-maker who uses Irish dance to build connection and community. They actively work to create space for folks who “slip through the cracks” of other existing systems. Jo has studied Irish with Kieran Jordan since they were 11 years old and holds a graduate diploma in dance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire. They perform around Boston and virtually and teach regular classes with students across the US and Canada. Jo also coordinates queer dance workshops in a variety of styles to create safe, accessible dance space and loves every moment spent dancing with others! 

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