Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection

A person sits casually on a wooden stool in a dance studio while a dynamic, dance‑like silhouette is cast dramatically on the wall behind them.

Creating Dance for Community

Brooklyn-based choreographer John Heginbotham shares his artistic path and his commitment to creating community-centered dance works, including a new intergenerational project with people living with Parkinson’s.

March 9, 2026  |  Read Article

A young woman supports an older man in a gentle partnered movement exercise inside a studio space.

Improving the Reach of Dance

Niamh O’Loughlin, a dance artist based in Scotland, shares how her choreography blends folklore, community engagement, and inclusive dance practices—most recently through "Spell Body," a dance‑film project created with people living with Parkinson’s.

March 2, 2026  |  Read Article

A group of dancers wearing colorful, ribbon-adorned costumes performs energetic movements along a busy urban roadside.

Putting Dance Back in Public Spaces

Illuminatetheatre, a Nigerian dance collective founded by Ojudun Taiwo Jacob, brings performance into public spaces to make dance accessible for the community, to empower youth, and to celebrate African heritage.

February 23, 2026  |  Read Article

A reflection in a window shows two people sitting in a studio near a speaker setup as the cityscape glows at dusk.

Dance Isn’t What It Used To Be

Dance journalist Emmaly Wiederholt reflects on the perceived decline of San Francisco’s arts landscape while highlighting how both longstanding leaders and newly emerging dance artists continue to sustain the field through resilience, community focus, and creative determination.

February 9, 2026  |  Read Article