Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection

Two performers run across a dimly lit stage, one wearing a white shirt and the other black.

Freedom is a Constant Work

Artist and researcher Ajani Brannum describes the moving potency of Dancing Through Prison Walls’ show FREEDOM TIME, performed in Los Angeles earlier this year.

October 12, 2026  |  Read Article

Amber, wearing burgundy, dances with uplifted arms and face beside a colorful wall-mounted artwork in a softly lit gallery space featuring sculptural installations and white walls.

Exploring Embodiment

San Antonio-based Amber Ortega explores embodiment through dance, text, film, cultural preservation, interdisciplinary learning, and community-centered artistic collaboration.

September 21, 2026  |  Read Article

A group photo of the Round 2 DFA Artist Fellows and program team. Twenty or so people pose together, some kneeling on the ground, some in chairs, and some standing. A large screen appears behind them, with photos representing the Fellows who are joining the group virtually. Photo by Michele Steinwald.

Rethinking the Funding Paradigm

Haowen Wang, Dance/USA Director of Regranting, reflects on the impact of Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists, which recently concluded, and the lessons learned along the way.

September 14, 2026  |  Read Article