Brian Solomon invited participants to explore the "Awakened State." "This state is achieved first by becoming aware of how our bodies and their functions have been colonized in our lives; colonized by the work we do, our notions of gender, the context in which we live, etc." Solomon shared the Anishinaabe concept of Agokwe (two-spirit), their indigenous word for "queer." He explored how delving into these pre-colonial paths empowers the body and opens up a new world of expression. "Two spirits" inhabit your bodies, set them free, and let them express themselves. Approaching our gender expressions from a decolonizing perspective allows us to shed the external gaze that has often influenced the construction of our identity and expression. In 2019, the creative space revisited ideas from the initial experience. Leho proposed a collaboration between Brian Solomon and Carla Morales, an Argentine transgender dancer and activist. The goal was to strengthen the connection between cultural identities influenced by the indigenous peoples of North and South America. In 2024, the project Mariposas Negras, guided by theater director Barby Guaman, was incorporated into the creative space. Participants will engage in scenic composition, with the body serving as the main device. Its fragility, strength, and deployment will align with the dramaturgy of movement to craft the theatrical mask. "The stages of this construction will trigger actions. Color, lighting, and the choice of costumes and makeup will weave together to create a dramatic conclusion."