Judith Smith: “Making Physically Integrated Work Part of The Dance Canon”
"I started AXIS’ commissioning program out of selfishness. I wanted new motivation and I wanted to be pushed." Judith Smith, founding member and artistic director emerita, reflects on how AXIS Dance Company grew and eventually shaped the field of disability in dance.
February 11, 2021 | Read Article
Krishna Washburn: “I’m Cutthroat; This is My Career”
"People think that dance is some kind of hobby or cute inspirational thing. No dude, I’m cutthroat; this is my career." New York City-based Krishna Washburn discusses her experience as a visually impaired professional dancer as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
February 8, 2021 | Read Article
Jerron Herman: “A Political Understanding of Disability”
"If we increase the variety of participation, we will all be able to create in a way that feels sustainable." New York City-based Jeron Herman shares how more artists with disabilities are needed in more contexts so the field doesn't become a monolith.
February 4, 2021 | Read Article
Discussing Disability in Dance Book Project Fundraiser
We are excited to announce the launch of the Discussing Disability in Dance book project FUNDRAISER! Please donate to support the publication of this groundbreaking interview series.
February 1, 2021 | Read Article
On the Mental and Emotional Dichotomies of the Artist
Bay Area poet/translator 최 Lindsay Choi, artist/healer Rachel Howe, and choreographer/performance artist/healer estrella/x discuss the mental and emotional dichotomies of the artist, part of the series Tabled by Chlo & Co Dance.
January 25, 2021 | Read Article