Maylis Arrabit’s Story
Maylis Arrabit is a French performer and choreographer who dances (mostly) from her wheelchair. She shares her personal journey finding dance, her decision to pursue it…
Observations on the Definition of ‘Professional Dancer’
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Over New Years, I initiated a series on what professionalism means in dance, since it’s one of those occupations wherein it’s difficult to…
Am I A Professional?
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; ILLUSTRATION BY CAMILLE TAFT Am I a professional dancer? The question reads like something out of those “advice for dancers” columns I read in…
Remembering Adam Darius
BY KAZIMIR KOLESNIK I first met Adam Darius when I was an 18-year old directionless youth, harbouring vague leanings towards art and theatre. As with many…
I Don’t Know How to Be a Dancer
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Earlier this month, I caught up with a friend who had recently produced a dance festival in Portland. I called to congratulate her…