Christopher Dunn’s Story

BY LIZ BRENT This interview is part of an ongoing series, Men Who Dance, which looks at the experiences of men in the field of dance. Christopher Dunn: I started dancing young, but I only did tap for the first 14 years of my life. My family was not supportive […]

May 15, 2014  |  Read Article

The Men Who Dance Project

My name is Liz Brent, and I am an artist, writer, dancer, and professional in the business of dance production and costumes. I started my own dance training at a small dance studio in the eighth grade. I started with jazz and musical theater, and went on to study ballet, […]

May 12, 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