Rethinking Mental Health Access in Dance
Stuart Waters, a dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in the UK, focuses on mental health and how building containers for mental health support is part of creating access in performance practices.
Stuart Waters, a dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in the UK, focuses on mental health and how building containers for mental health support is part of creating access in performance practices.
Petra Kuppers, a dancer, writer, community performance artist, and disability culture activist based in Ypsilanti, MI, describes how she uses imagination to activate and engage community in accessible ways.
Jemal “P-Top” Delacruz, a footwork dancer and artist in Chicago, IL, discusses his mission to support the next generation of Chicago footworkers.
MK Abadoo, choreographer and director of MKArts in Richmond, VA, seeks to be in accountable relationship with the communities they interact and live in through anti-racist, gender expansive, and inclusive practices.
Bianca Starr, owner of Bianca Lily Ballet in Albuquerque, NM, shares how she creates an inviting and accessible environment for adults who are beginning ballet.