Ralph Escamillan

Ralph Escamillan is a performance artist, dancer, choreographer and community leader based in Vancouver, BC. He is a founder of two non profits: FakeKnot - where he explores intersectionality in his artistic practices, and VanVogueJam - a Ballroom organization creating space for QTBIPOC folks to learn about Vogue and Ballroom Culture. He has worked and toured for a variety of dance companies, danced and choreographed for film and tv, and continues to walk Balls internationally under the alias Posh Gvaslia Basquiat. For more please visit www.ralphescamillan.com

Image description: A black and white photo of Ralph striking a dance move. One leg is bent at the knee and the other is held up and out from his body. Both hands are bent at the elbows and held over the belly, fingers splayed. Ralph is wearing a long flowing black garment, black shoes, over the knee socks, and a black scarf.

Photo: Felix Yuen