ABOUT KUMARI SURAJ
A multiethnic swirl in a globalized world.
Kumari Suraj is a non-binary multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, creative director, designer, 2SLGBTQ+ activist, and personality. A vibrant mix of Afro-Caribbean, South Asian, Native American, and European heritage, Kumari’s work reflects their exploration of life and celebration of their cultural background.
Their unique storytelling encourages conversation between contrasting communities and cultural understanding relevant to today’s social climate. Using dance, music, and fashion, Kumari produces safe spaces for women, femmes, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community to flourish.
Kumari’s philanthropic and performance work make them an Icon of Waacking – a vintage club-style dance created in the gay clubs of Los Angeles during the 1970s disco era. In addition, they are the creator and founder of the world’s first queer dance festival, Waackfest.
Featured on the main stage at UK BLACK PRIDE (2023) LEGENDARY on HBO MAX (2022), in the New York Times (2020), and named one of Vogue India’s “Top 50 Most Influential Global Indians'' (2019). Kumari is an artistic force and cultural game-changer who has influenced the entertainment industry and underground cult communities from Hollywood to Bollywood and beyond.
