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