Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection

Erin is dressed in a vivid red outfit and strikes an expressive pose in a dimly lit forest clearing, framed by lush greenery and tangled fallen tree branches.

Erin: A Full-Time Artist

Erin Yen has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 14 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she became a full-time artist, directing her company Dragons Dance, as well as performing and teaching throughout the Bay Area.

August 17, 2026  |  Read Article

Participants seated in a circle raise their hands during an interactive community gathering in a warmly lit indoor space with red ambient lighting.

The Power of Recovery in Motion

Octavio Campos describes how Recovery in Motion, a project of Pioneer Winter Collective in Miami, FL, uses dance, creativity, and community to complement addiction recovery by fostering healing, connection, and joy.

August 10, 2026  |  Read Article

Five people in layered blue, purple, black, and white garments perform a coordinated expressive movement sequence outdoors in a lush green area surrounded by trees and foliage.

Between Butoh and Bharatanatyam

Nicole Tenorio and Brenda Polo of Manusdea Antropología Escénica in Bogotá, Colombia, explore connections between Bharatanatyam and Butoh, investigating rhythm, embodiment, and intercultural artistic dialogue.

August 3, 2026  |  Read Article

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