“Is Blackness performative disability? How do we de-center sight as a primary source of consumption? Are there different ways of using description of aesthetic and accessibility?” NYC-based visually impaired dancer/choreographer Kayla Hamilton asks all this and more in her interview as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
“It’s because of our unique bodies that we are the amazing dancers (and people) that we are.” Portland-based dance artist Yulia Arakelyan discusses common misconceptions and the need to include more diverse bodies in the field, as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
“Integrated dance has finally risen to the level where we can start being critical about it.” Seattle-based dance artist Charlene Curtiss reflects on her career and the evolution of the field as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
“Dance is space, light, time and the human condition.” Interdisciplinary artist Bill Shannon discusses art-making and disability as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
“Happiness comes from the movement in dance, and everybody can move.” West African dancer/drummer Sidiki Conde shares his story as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.