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Otherworldly beauty in Batsheva’s "Hora"A glimpse into a beautiful internal world, forever separated by glass. Kristen Shahverdian |
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Naomi Tanner Creates Dance Theater to Feel Alive“Creating this work connects me to something greater and keeps me going.” Joy-Marie Thompson |
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Colorblindness in the name of Joy (Part 1)Questioning caricature representations around the world. Anito Gavino |
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A Dance Heard and Not SeenAn invisible dancer casts a spell still. Ellen Chenoweth |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Access and Artistry: Part 1 - a conversation with Dancer and Educator Krishna WashburnChanging the dance landscape with blind ballet technique. Emilee Lord |
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If You Think You’re Going to Hell, Get Onstage NowIn Fix Me, American and Egyptian gay men compare life experiences. Ella-Gabriel Mason |
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Come Back HomeAnnie Wilson is a singular artist. Megan Bridge |
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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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