There’s Nothing More Manly than Dancing

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT AND RYAN KELLEY Let’s be honest: there is no one manlier than a male dancer. The muscles, the form, the power; we can all admit that a good male dancer is the very essence of machismo. That’s why we bring you MAN MONTH here on Stance on […]

May 1, 2014  |  Read Article

Dance: A Big Practice

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Eric Kupers, a friend of mine, is the co-artistic director of Dandelion Dancetheater, a dance-music-theater extravaganza ensemble based in the Bay Area. He recently brought his ensemble to LA to perform two pieces, Tongues and Gather. Now, Eric makes dances unlike any I’ve ever seen. I don’t […]

April 28, 2014  |  Read Article

Unraveling Legacy: An Interview with Carla Luna

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING I met Carla in the studio she single-handedly created: Dance Arts Academy. Prior to her interview, she called and asked me what to wear, and then came in a beautiful practice dress. She said she didn’t like being photographed, and then erupted into […]

April 24, 2014  |  Read Article

Understanding the Journey: An Interview with Karen McDonald

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Karen’s eyes danced as much as her sinewy and strong torso, arms and legs. Her passion was immediately evident; she was eager to talk about dance, eager to physically throw herself into movement, and eager to emotionally project. She spoke slowly and rhythmically, […]

April 21, 2014  |  Read Article

Building a Dance Home: An Interview with Bill Brown

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING There was a certain simplicity around Bill; he was unassuming and spoke directly and to the point. Yet when he began to dance, a contagious flair snuck into the air. Dance can be contagious. It can be fun and light. Bill embodied that […]

April 17, 2014  |  Read Article