Young women of color exist in many spaces — but are often not seen as “leaders” in these niche communities. We wanted to explore those groups and demystify what it takes to be part of them by spotlighting creators making noise or disrupting the norm.

Our concept ‘Whenever, Wherever’ embraces the raw joy of dance — whenever and wherever the music moves her. Fitting perfectly into “Whenever, Wherever, However,” we chose to pay homage to the beauty of Black and Brown hair salons of the 1990s. Often a safe space for women to celebrate their most authentic selves, a salon embodies the experiences of many young women of color.