Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection
Yulia Arakelyan: “It’s Not ‘Despite,’ It’s Because Of Our Unique Bodies”
"It’s because of our unique bodies that we are the amazing dancers (and people) that we are." Portland-based dance artist Yulia Arakelyan discusses common misconceptions and the need to include more diverse bodies in the field, as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
July 6, 2020 | Read Article
“Dancing to Tell the World That Our Lives Matter”
Chicago footworker MurdaMommy describes what she's doing to help her community get through the pandemic and protests by hosting online dance competitions and classes.
June 29, 2020 | Read Article
Charlene Curtiss: “They’re Missing the Best Part”
"Integrated dance has finally risen to the level where we can start being critical about it." Seattle-based dance artist Charlene Curtiss reflects on her career and the evolution of the field as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
June 22, 2020 | Read Article
Bill Shannon: “Space, Light, Time, and The Human Condition”
"Dance is space, light, time and the human condition." Interdisciplinary artist Bill Shannon discusses art-making and disability as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
June 15, 2020 | Read Article
Sidiki Conde: “Dance Is About Happiness”
"Happiness comes from the movement in dance, and everybody can move." West African dancer/drummer Sidiki Conde shares his story as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
June 8, 2020 | Read Article