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Charlie Hagston: "Stick up for yourself because you deserve it!" From self-hatred to self-acceptance, embracing a non-binary identity and finding your tribe
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Charlie Hagston is a non-binary, autistic artist who discovered their passion for dance at the age of 9. Starting with jazz, tap, ballet, and freestyle, Charlie's heart found its true home in contemporary dance.
They now lead workshops at Leeds Dance Studio, providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone to express themselves through dance, regardless of their identity. Their mission is to create an inclusive environment for all individuals no matter what body they have.
In March 2020, Charlie began exploring their gender identity, embracing they/them pronouns and embarking on a journey of self-love with the support of their partner, extended family, and community.
In this conversation we talk about embracing a non-binary identity, struggling with feelings of not fitting in, pansexuality and
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