Articles from the ‘Viewpoints’ collection

Living the Tradition of Baul

Parvathy Baul, one of the most recognized woman Baul practitioners in the world, describes how Baul functions as both a contemporary and traditional form, and the challenges Baul faces in the modern world.

September 5, 2019  |  Read Article

Long-Distance Multiplicity and Multivocality

The Post Natyam Collective - a transnational, web-based coalition comprised of Sandra Chatterjee, Cynthia Ling Lee, and Shyamala Moorty - shares more about their long-distance process, as well as some of the motifs and queries within their work.

August 29, 2019  |  Read Article

From the Shelter to the Classroom

After recently being appointed director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico’s Hiland Theater in Albuquerque, Steven Melendez shares his goals in his new position, as well as how his past uniquely informs his ability to connect to his students, especially those who are underserved.

August 26, 2019  |  Read Article

Building an Accessible Space

Subashini Ganesan, founder and director of New Expressive Works - a performing arts venue in Portland, OR, discusses her curatorial philosophy and how she has built an accessible space.

August 22, 2019  |  Read Article

Erin: I Practice Patience

For the past seven years, Erin has been writing in every year, describing her life in dance. This year, while dancing in San Francisco, she learned to practice patience and build sustainable personal practices.

August 15, 2019  |  Read Article