From the Shelter to the Classroom

After recently being appointed director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico’s Hiland Theater in Albuquerque, Steven Melendez shares his goals in his new position, as well as how his past uniquely informs his ability to connect to his students, especially those who are underserved.

August 26, 2019  |  Read Article

Building an Accessible Space

Subashini Ganesan, founder and director of New Expressive Works - a performing arts venue in Portland, OR, discusses her curatorial philosophy and how she has built an accessible space.

August 22, 2019  |  Read Article

“An Expression of My Māori Culture”

Louise Potiki Bryant - a choreographer and dance artist in Aotearoa/New Zealand - discusses her work, "Onepū," for Atamira Dance Company and how it draws on her feminine understanding of her Māori ancestry and mythos.  

August 1, 2019  |  Read Article

On Making Good Art and Holding Hands Respectfully

Peter DiMuro - artistic director of Public Displays of Motion and of The Dance Complex in Boston - shares how he utilizes his leadership roles to invite other voices into the conversation.

July 29, 2019  |  Read Article

Ritual and Connection

Korean dance artist Dohee Lee in Oakland, CA discusses her approach to making ritual performance and how it is rooted in community, especially her most recent piece, "Mu," which explores themes of connection.

July 25, 2019  |  Read Article