Between Memory and Muscle

An Interview with Mary Trunk Mary Trunk is involved in Muscle Memory, an interactive video project examining age and dance. The premise of her project is a reunion of sorts with peers from her college dance department, now in their 50s. Where has dance taken them? What role has it […]

May 16, 2016  |  Read Article

Dancing Through Worlds

An Interview with Delphine Hsini Mei Delphine Hsini Mei is an interdisciplinary artist and performer based in Taipei, Taiwan. Her current work explores identity, violence, memory, healing and collective history. She shares her perspective on dance across cultures, and her incredible story of healing. ~~ How did you get into […]

May 12, 2016  |  Read Article

Building Dance on the Latino Experience

An Interview with David Herrera BY LIZ BRENT David Herrera, artistic director and choreographer of the San Francisco-based David Herrera Performance Company, explores the implications of race and racism in his work. David Herrera; Photo by Connor Bruce ~~ What is the impetus behind your work? It goes back to […]

May 9, 2016  |  Read Article

On Borders and Bodies

An Interview with Arkadi Zaides BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Arkadi Zaides is an independent Israeli choreographer. One of the main themes he grapples with in his work is the concept of borders, both literal and metaphorical. He shares how borders have come to be a defining element of his work. ~~ […]

May 5, 2016  |  Read Article

Where Dance and Physical Therapy Meet

Abbey Richards is a dancer and physical therapist. She shares how each pursuit has informed the other. ~~ Why did you decide to go into physical therapy? Was it based in your experience in dance? My experience with physical therapy (PT) started when I was 14. I developed tendinitis and […]

March 30, 2016  |  Read Article