My Journey as a Teacher

By Alana Isiguen When I was 16 years old, I was pushed into a classroom of young girls and boys ready for a jazz dance class. My dance teacher, Rebecca Wiley, had asked me to cover for her at the last minute, and though I had never taught before, she […]

June 6, 2013  |  Read Article

Measure the Music: Neos Pervolianos

By Jake Padilla This traditional Greek folk song, Neos Pervolianos, is a curious one. In measure 26 you’ll find the bowed string instrument playing a slightly altered but very familiar riff from an American folk song. Can you recognize it?? As a hint I’ll give you the measure from the […]

June 3, 2013  |  Read Article

What’s in June’s Flask?

Jake and Ryan love watching dance. They can’t get enough. Every month they plan their calendar around their favorite upcoming shows. But in order to ease the tension and get into the mood, they also bring a cocktail catered to that specific performance. So what’s in June’s flask? Dazié Rustin […]

May 30, 2013  |  Read Article

An Interview with Kara Davis: Her Perspective on Dance in Egypt

By Emmaly Wiederholt I’ve known Kara Davis as a San Francisco dance personality for several years now. I also knew that she’d gone to Israel and Egypt, had met her husband there, and had returned several times since, and I guessed she would have a unique perspective to share on […]

May 27, 2013  |  Read Article

Collaboration, Collective Art Practice, and When To Go it Alone

By Katharine Hawthorne   Dance making is an inherently collective and collaborative art practice.  Our professional structures focus on supporting dance companies; our training is group oriented, placing students into classes based on age and ability.  Despite the implicit collectivism in the performing arts, our landscape promotes individual artistic voices […]

May 23, 2013  |  Read Article