Articles from the ‘Discussing Disability in Dance’ collection
Jerron Herman: “A Political Understanding of Disability”
"If we increase the variety of participation, we will all be able to create in a way that feels sustainable." New York City-based Jeron Herman shares how more artists with disabilities are needed in more contexts so the field doesn't become a monolith.
February 4, 2021 | Read Article
Discussing Disability in Dance Book Project Fundraiser
We are excited to announce the launch of the Discussing Disability in Dance book project FUNDRAISER! Please donate to support the publication of this groundbreaking interview series.
February 1, 2021 | Read Article
Rethinking Home
Tucson-based dance artist, mother, and Latinx choreographer Yvonne Montoya reconfigures her work investigating the meaning of home in light of the pandemic.
July 27, 2020 | Read Article
Shaking Our Ground
"I feel like we have only just begun to understand the breadth of the field of disability in dance." Silva Laukkanen shares how working on the Discussing Disability in Dance Project has shaped her perspective.
July 23, 2020 | Read Article
Maija Karhunen: “I Can Make Space For Myself”
"I can make space for myself when I need and want to!" Finnish dance artist Maija Karhunen discusses her experiences with othering and politeness as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
July 20, 2020 | Read Article