Articles from the ‘Dancing Over 50 Project’ collection

Beyond the Expected: An Interview with Mike Barber

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Mike showed up at the deserted train tracks with a bright turquoise miniature stage. As the sun came up over the distant bridge, Mike was lit from behind, casting his silhouette with one arm extended toward the tracks and another toward the trees. […]

November 6, 2014  |  Read Article

Because Time Must, Because We Must

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING; ILLUSTRATION BY TRACEY TURNER Today, I sit on the edge of a lake. The water laps at the rocks below me, filling my ears with a slight rushing sound. There’s a funny pain in my heel. My hips and stomach pulse with slight […]

November 3, 2014  |  Read Article

Dance: A Big Practice

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Eric Kupers, a friend of mine, is the co-artistic director of Dandelion Dancetheater, a dance-music-theater extravaganza ensemble based in the Bay Area. He recently brought his ensemble to LA to perform two pieces, Tongues and Gather. Now, Eric makes dances unlike any I’ve ever seen. I don’t […]

April 28, 2014  |  Read Article

Unraveling Legacy: An Interview with Carla Luna

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING I met Carla in the studio she single-handedly created: Dance Arts Academy. Prior to her interview, she called and asked me what to wear, and then came in a beautiful practice dress. She said she didn’t like being photographed, and then erupted into […]

April 24, 2014  |  Read Article

Understanding the Journey: An Interview with Karen McDonald

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Karen’s eyes danced as much as her sinewy and strong torso, arms and legs. Her passion was immediately evident; she was eager to talk about dance, eager to physically throw herself into movement, and eager to emotionally project. She spoke slowly and rhythmically, […]

April 21, 2014  |  Read Article