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Called to Washington to Honor the Honorees

Lisa Bardarson

Our reporter covers the White House ceremony honoring National Medal of Arts awardees.

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Dance Critic/Poets

Becca Weber

Why do we write dance criticism journalistically?

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Asimina Chremos Shares a Thorny Issue with thINKingDANCE

Lisa Bardarson

Asimina Chremos is no stranger to the Philadelphia dance scene, and last week she shared her experiences as dance writer and explicator at our thINKingDANCE monthly meeting.

Twenty Six Ways to Reinvigorate Your Dance Writing

Annie Wilson

Critic Brian Schaefer goads thINKingDANCE, and all dance writers, to change it up, look into pop culture and try new forms.

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Context within the content: A zen dilemma? Or a writer’s responsibility?

Nicole Bindler

Miguel Gutierrez joined thINKingDANCE for a talk about his relationship to writing. He spoke about his development as an artist and how his writing practice has played a role in that journey.

Editor’s Note: TD is Two!

Lisa Kraus

Meet the Writers: Megan Bridge

Megan Bridge
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Weigh In, Philadelphia!

Lisa Bardarson

Lisa Bardarson reports on thINKingDANCE's day with Culturebot.org founder Andy Horwitz.

Dance/UP Showcase: A Presenter’s Thinking, Exposed

Lisa Kraus

It’s weird to “shop” for dance. It’s certainly weird for artists to have to present dance in a situation where they know it’s being seen as a commodity. Like any kind of consumer, presenters are looking for dance they consider of the highest quality for a price they can afford.

It’s Not a Whatever Business.

Anna Drozdowski