 Photo: Steven Pisano
Otherworldly beauty in Batsheva’s "Hora"A glimpse into a beautiful internal world, forever separated by glass. Kristen Shahverdian |
 Photo: Megan Marshall
Naomi Tanner Creates Dance Theater to Feel Alive“Creating this work connects me to something greater and keeps me going.” Joy-Marie Thompson |
 Photo: Ramon Gonzales
Colorblindness in the name of Joy (Part 1)Questioning caricature representations around the world. Anito Gavino |
 Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Maxwell Graham/ Essex Street
A Dance Heard and Not SeenAn invisible dancer casts a spell still. Ellen Chenoweth |
 Photo: Johanna Austin
Labor Unions Aren’t the Villains and Southerners Don’t Kiss Their CousinsThe fringe on her jacket did a dance of its own as she chasséd her way into our hearts as ‘hill-Billy Elliot Caitlin Green |
 Photo: Ryan Prado
Ankita Sharma and Ke’Ron Wilson Choreograph Community“There is a certain kind of beauty that manifests when a brown skinned artist creates work about their people..." Joy-Marie Thompson |
 Photo: Bettie, The Bourbon Mary
Putting on a Franchise While Taking Off Your ClothesThe contestants of Philadelphia Burlesque Battle Royale lay claim to cult figures and pop culture icons. Ella-Gabriel Mason |
 Photo: Mirko Lancerotto
On International Collaboration: A Conversation with Sarah Chien of ∞therside collectiveWe don't break the laws, but we push right to the edge to be together. Maddie Hopfield |
 Photo: Emilee Lord
Access and Artistry: Part 1 - a conversation with Dancer and Educator Krishna WashburnChanging the dance landscape with blind ballet technique. Emilee Lord |
 Photo: Courtesy of the artists
If You Think You’re Going to Hell, Get Onstage NowIn Fix Me, American and Egyptian gay men compare life experiences. Ella-Gabriel Mason |
 Photo: Johanna Austin
Come Back HomeAnnie Wilson is a singular artist. Megan Bridge |
 Image: Emilee Lord
Access and Artistry: Part 2 - a conversation with Dancer and Accessibility Director Peter TrojicDancer Peter Trojic on performance, disability, and access. Emilee Lord |
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