Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection

Ahmad performs a dramatic midair leap on a stage in front of a large projected image of people in an inflatable boat crossing rough ocean waters.

From Stateless to the Stage

Ahmad Joudeh, a stateless refugee born in Syria, shares his trajectory to becoming an acclaimed ballet dancer and human rights advocate, using dance as a tool for freedom, cultural dialogue, and refugee empowerment.

July 20, 2026  |  Read Article

A theatrical performance unfolds on a softly lit stage, where three costumed performers stand before a projected waterfall backdrop, with a masked central figure posing beside a brightly painted chair under purple and blue lighting.

Following the Aesthetic

Pioneering New York City-based choreographer Douglas Dunn reflects on a lifelong career shaped by a love of movement, aesthetic exploration, artistic independence, and an enduring commitment to creating dance.

July 6, 2026  |  Read Article

Joe stands in front of a black brick wall covered in streaked graffiti, holding arms in a dynamic, blurred motion.

Is Concert Dance Dying?

San Francisco-based choreographer and arts curator Joe Landini considers the state of contemporary concert dance and how the arts scene has changed during his two decades running arts spaces.

June 22, 2026  |  Read Article

A person with short light-colored hair stands with arms outstretched on a coastal path overlooking a rocky shoreline and ocean under a cloudy sky.

Hitchhiking to Ecstasy

Ecstatic dance facilitator Rashida Alisha Hagakore and scholar Kathryn Dickason delve into the history of Hawai’i-based dancer Bodhitara Diane Searles and her imprint on ecstatic dance.

June 15, 2026  |  Read Article