Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection
Sitting with Grief, Smiling with Ancestors, and Dancing with Hafez
Brittney Banaei reflects on her experience viewing "Dancing with Hafez" in San Francisco. Co-directed by Parya Saberi and Suhaila Salimpour, the piece is structured as a walk through seven gardens, each inspired by a piece of Iranian poetry.
October 2, 2023 | Read Article
A Balm for Kids Experiencing the Pain of Homelessness
LIFT, a recently released documentary, chronicles New York Theatre Ballet director Steven Melendez' journey from homelessness to the ballet stage.
September 25, 2023 | Read Article
Felicitas: The Multiplicity of Movement
Felicitas has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 11 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she developed an improvisational practice while spending time in Mexico City and prepared to go back to school to get her masters in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.
September 18, 2023 | Read Article
Alexandra: Let’s All Keep Moving
Alexandra has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 11 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she continued to teach Jazzercise as well as enjoy dancing at clubs and weddings with friends.
September 11, 2023 | Read Article
Erin: A Blank Canvas
Erin has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 11 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she produced a weekend of dance performances and workshops in San Francisco, and is taking time to decide her next steps.
September 4, 2023 | Read Article
