On Composition, Choreography and Collaboration

An Interview with François Richomme BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT François Richomme is a French composer who creates compositions in collaboration with choreographers. His one-of-a-kind approach to composition has led him to work with choreographers worldwide. Here, he shares some of his process and what makes him unique, as well as his […]

November 8, 2018  |  Read Article

Capturing Movement, Creating an Image

An Interview with Gregory Bartning BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Gregory Bartning is a photographer who splits his time between Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA. Alongside his commercial and art projects, he also collaborated with me on the book, Beauty is Experience: Dancing 50 and Beyond. I […]

November 5, 2018  |  Read Article

Exploring Her Own Access and Excellence

PODCAST BY SILVA LAUKKANEN In this episode of DanceCast, Silva interviews India Harville, a dance artist and teacher in the Bay Area. India shares her journey to inclusive dance through yoga, body work, and her ongoing experience with temporary paralysis. She also describes her recent one-woman show, Enough, which explored […]

November 1, 2018  |  Read Article

The Land of Possibility

An Interview with Amy Christian BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Wise Fool is a circus arts nonprofit in Santa Fe, NM that believes in igniting imagination and promoting social justice through performances and hands-on experiences in circus, puppetry and theater. Amy Christian, artistic director and a founding member of the organization, details how […]

October 25, 2018  |  Read Article

#metoo Herstory in Dance: On Activism, Solidarity and Precision

BY ILSE GHEKIERE In the wake of #metoo, several dance communities took actions to address the issue of sexual harassment. Even though it is now more apparent than ever that sexual harassment is present in all corners of the world and in all industries, it remains crucial to address these […]

October 22, 2018  |  Read Article