Interviews

Photo: Bill Herbert

Careers in the Dance Biz: Financially Literate in an Artistic World

Kalila Kingsford Smith

Continuing her series on navigating the “business” of dance, Kalila Kingsford Smith interviews Amy Smith, Co-Founder and Finance Director of Headlong Dance Theatre.

Photo: Bill Herbert

Charles O. Anderson: Restless Native Son

Kariamu Welsh

Kariamu Welsh interviews Charles O. Anderson, artistic director and choreographer for Dance Theater X, Philadelphia and Austin.

In Conversation with Merián Soto

Beau Hancock

A discussion with Soto on her influences and interests, on teaching improvisation and the possibilities of the body.

Photo: Paul Kolnik

Love Beyond the Grave: A “Giselle” Fan and a Neophyte Talk

Lynn Matluck Brooks

Two TD Writers at the ballet talk Petipa, Grisi, the romantic macabre and overcoming dance sibling rivalry.

Meet the Writers: Kilian Kröll

Kilian Kröll

Meet the Writers: Jonathan Stein

Jonathan Stein
Photo: Craig Harris

Strangers in Artsland: Three “Newbies” Reflect on Philadelphia

Lynn Matluck Brooks

Why are artists drawn to Philadelphia? Do they find community in the City of Brotherly Love?

Club Lyfestile and All That Glitters

Christina Gesualdi

We are people who are into shiny things. That is our commonality. We are party starters.

“Finding Oneself” Through Asking

Megan Bridge

Two dance artists sit down for a fireside chat--here is a slice of what was said.

Photo: Matthew Wright

Hope in Song: Kun-Yang Lin Reflects

Ellen Gerdes

thINKingDANCE writer Ellen Gerdes recently met with choreographer Kun-Yang Lin to discuss his work Beyond the Bones.