13 dancers of different ages and abilities pose on a stage with a purple background.

Disability Belongs in Dance

Melissa van Wijk, director of Born Dancing in New York City, shares her trajectory and how she came to believe that all dance students should be learning that disability belongs in dance.

February 13, 2025 | Read Article

Steering Dance into the Unknown

Gladys Agulhas, a dance artist, choreographer, and dance facilitator who has pioneered disability dance practices in South Africa, reflects on the state of inclusive dance in her country.

February 10, 2025 | Read Article

Kate has her arms in front of her face, one hand opening in front of her face and the other arm ending at the wrist. She wears a black shirt that says "The future is accessible." Her hair is in a bun.

Rethinking Disabled Leadership in Dance

Kate Marsh, a disabled dance artist, researcher, and an assistant professor at Coventry University in the UK, reflects on how the discourse on disability has evolved during her career.

February 6, 2025 | Read Article

Elisabeth sits on her heel on one leg and presses the other outward. One hand reaches toward her foot, and the other hand opens behind her head. She wears a black top with patterned pants and colorful tennis shoes.

Exploring New Avenues of Disability Experience

Elisabeth Motley, a New York City-based choreographer, scholar, and teacher, describes how her work is concerned with disability as a framework for creative practice.

February 3, 2025 | Read Article

Seven dancers sit on a raised platform with identically crossed legs, praying hands, and open mouths under stark stage lighting.

Supporting Dance in A Global and Digital World

Anna CY Chan, president of World Dance Alliance – Asia Pacific, relates how the organization functions as the primary voice and support group for dance in the Asia-Pacific region.

January 27, 2025 | Read Article