Seeking Joy as “Making It”
Elyse Fahey, a contemporary dance artist in Albuquerque, NM, describes her realization that seeking joy is her version of "making it" in dance.
August 31, 2020 | Read Article
Why I’m A ‘Dance-Class Dancer,’ Through and Through
Elyse Fahey, a dancer and studio owner in Albuquerque, NM, offers a counter perspective, describing why she is a 'dance-class dancer,' through and through.
February 3, 2020 | Read Article
The Difference Between Living and Existing
Kelsey Paschich, professor of dance at Western Michigan University, reflects on her path as a dancer and how engaging in the process of "making it" is the difference between living and existing.
September 23, 2019 | Read Article
From the Shelter to the Classroom
After recently being appointed director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico’s Hiland Theater in Albuquerque, Steven Melendez shares his goals in his new position, as well as how his past uniquely informs his ability to connect to his students, especially those who are underserved.
August 26, 2019 | Read Article
Dancing on Sands
An Interview with Donne Lewis BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT, PHOTOS BY APRIL FREEMAN Donne Lewis is a tap dancer and foot percussionist in Albuquerque, NM. About six years ago, she discovered tapping on sand in a workshop. Since then, she has devoted herself to studying and developing the art of dancing […]
July 12, 2018 | Read Article