Interviews

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.

Photo: Christopher Gabello Iowres

Terri Shockley: A Passion for Community-Centered Arts

Kariamu Welsh

Terri Shockley brings her passion for community arts to her role as executive director of Philadelphia's Community Education Center.

Photo: Jacques-Jean Tiziou

Flamenco, Now

Lynn Matluck Brooks

Lynn Matluck Brooks interviews Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic Director and Founder of Pasión y Arte Flamenco.

Photo: Alexander Izilaev

Rio Retires; Two Ballerinas Talk

Julie Diana

On the eve of her retirement, PA Ballet principal Riolama Lorenzo spoke with Julie Diana about her life on and off the stage.

Photo: JJ Tiziou

How JJ Moves

Amelia Longo

JJ Tiziou is known for his vivid images of dance performances, as well as for his project How Philly Moves, which he describes as capturing the moves of “self-identified Philly dancers.”

Serendipitous and Sustainable: Long Live anonymous bodies

Debbie Shapiro

Kate Watson-Wallace and Jaamil Kosoko are committing to a new working model to keep making art on their own terms.