Alexandria Wailes: “Let Us Move!”
“We don’t have time for this inspiration narrative anymore. Let us move!” Alexandria Wailes describes her experience navigating both hearing and Deaf environments throughout her career in the performing arts.
Kris Lenzo: “An Opportunity to Educate”
“A goal of mine is to reduce barriers and create more connection between people with and without disabilities.” Kris Lenzo, a dancer with MOMENTA in Chicago, shares how education is key to creating more understanding about disability.
Christelle Dreyer: “We Have to Prove We Can Move”
“In South Africa, 90 percent of the time I am the only person with a wheelchair in dance classes.” Christelle Dreyer describes her experience and insights being one of only a handful of dancers who use a wheelchair in her country.
Judith Smith: “Making Physically Integrated Work Part of The Dance Canon”
“I started AXIS’ commissioning program out of selfishness. I wanted new motivation and I wanted to be pushed.” Judith Smith, founding member and artistic director emerita, reflects on how AXIS Dance Company grew and eventually shaped the field of disability in dance.
Krishna Washburn: “I’m Cutthroat; This is My Career”
“People think that dance is some kind of hobby or cute inspirational thing. No dude, I’m cutthroat; this is my career.” New York City-based Krishna Washburn discusses her experience as a visually impaired professional dancer as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.