LPAC Presents ‘UN-spoken,’ a Contemporary Dance Performance on Bullying, July 25
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (July 7, 2025) — The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY presents a UN-spoken, a one-night-only contemporary dance performance exploring the emotional impact of bullying. Created and directed by Elodie Dufroux, the show will take place on Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available now.
“This piece is personal—rooted in my own story—and explores what it means to be seen, heard, and sometimes silenced,” says Dufroux. “But more than anything, it’s about connection, strength, and what brings us back together.”
Blending storytelling and movement, UN-spoken delves into the lasting effects of bullying—touching on resilience, identity, and social exclusion—issues that resonate deeply with school communities.
“UN-spoken is more than a performance—it’s an experience,” says Handan Ozbilgin, LPAC Artistic Director. “Elodie transforms movement into message, giving form to the invisible weight of words and offering a powerful lens on bullying. She not only shows the pain of exclusion but the power of connection.”
“We’re proud to bring UN-spoken to Western Queens,” says Evelyn Lowmark, LPAC Interim Executive Director. “We hope it sparks dialogue and empathy, encouraging audiences to reflect on how they treat others and respond to the struggles around them.”
“Every time we perform, I feel the audience connecting to the message,” adds Dufroux. “It’s a reminder that we’re not alone—and that sharing our stories matters.”
Originally from France, Dufroux has worked with choreographers including Jon Rua (Hamilton), Luis Salgado, and Carlos Neto. Her credits include performances at the Telemundo Upfront at the Ziegfeld Theatre and with PHISH at Madison Square Garden’s 2019–2020 New Year’s Eve show.
Ticket Information:
- General Admission: $25
- Early Bird: $20
- Student admission: $10
A $2 convenience fee applies to each ticket.
Purchase at lpac.nyc or contact lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu | (718) 482-5151.
Performance Details:
Un-spoken will performed in LPAC’s Little Theater on Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Entrance: 45-50 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, Queens (see Maps and Directions).
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The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), located at LaGuardia Community College, is a cultural hub that fosters artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. LPAC provides a platform for dynamic artists and storytellers to create, collaborate, and inspire. Through diverse programming, LPAC continues to support its mission of making the arts accessible to all. It is the stage for productions of the award-winning Theater and Music Performance programs of LaGuardia Community College, as well as works from partner institutions, including Carnegie Hall, Joffrey Ballet School, and the Drama League of New York.
LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), a Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 associate degrees and academic certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to prepare New Yorkers for transfer to senior colleges and rewarding jobs and careers. An institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of the underserved. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students from Queens, NYC and beyond.
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