Articles from the ‘Interviews’ collection

Elaine is pictured before mountains and a sunset. She holds one hand in front of her chest and the other in front of her mouth, palms in.

Living and Sharing Pacific Island Culture

Elaine Talamaivao, a Polynesian dancer and educator and the director of Tala Mai Moana in Southern California, brings her lived experience with Samoan, Hawaiian, and Māori cultures to her community.

March 10, 2025  |  Read Article

A hoop dancer wearing vibrant regalia with yellow light dramatically lighting them and holding rings of hoops in intricate formations.

Creating a Stage to Share Native Culture

Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company tells historic stories using traditional Native American songs and dances with the goal of educating audiences about Native American stories, culture, and values.

March 3, 2025  |  Read Article

Two dancers jump and throw rice on a stage covered with rice. Strands of rice fall around them.

Bridging US and Peruvian Immigration Stories

Peruvian dance artist Moyra Cecilia Silva Rodriguez teams up with Lenora Lee Dance in San Francisco to present "A Bridge to Now," a collaboration between US and Peruvian dancers expanding perspectives on Chinese immigration in the Americas.

February 24, 2025  |  Read Article

A dancer in a pink dress jumps onstage with their arms lifted and one let extended behind them.

The Momentum of Action

Rosie Trump, a choreographer, dance filmmaker, and dance educator based in Reno, NV, shares how she approaches choreography and dance film through a feminist lens.

February 17, 2025  |  Read Article