Tracy Connor at The People's Museum for Prince
Photo: Daniel R. Pratt

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Tracy Connor

Tracy Connor

Minneapolis, MN
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Prince has inspired my dancing and fashion choices immensely. Purple Rain, the movie, touched me in a profound way, as I too have a father who has passed away. I'm a local burlesque dancer and fantasy writer in Minneapolis. I made a dance to When Doves Cry, a tribute to Prince, as well as my father.

Prince has inspired and influenced me greatly with my dancing and fashion choices — such a precise dancer himself and always having his wardrobe and costumes in concert be an extension of himself, I too feel clothing is body art and a profound way we can express ourselves in the world. Kiss and When Doves Cry are my two all-time fave Prince songs.

Born and raised in Minnesota, the Bold North, I am a local yoga teacher, fantasy writer and burlesque dancer in Minneapolis. Prince represents all that is good in Minneapolis and Minnesota and his music and style have both had a profound influence on my choreography and wardrobe choices. I am also an author, having published a dark urban fantasy story taking place in MN, called Kiss Me, My Darling, in 2022. I am currently writing my second book, Dark Star, a vampire horror story taking place in Minneapolis.

Image credits

Artwork images: courtesy of the contributors. All rights reserved.

Installation photography: Daniel R. Pratt

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