Zen Spencer, a masked light-skinned, young Black woman with braids and glasses. She is wearing a black leotard with brown leggings while dancing during her workshop presentation on Energy Mapping. With eyes closed her right hand is cradling her forehead and left arm is raised to shoulder height with hand in front of her shoulder. Three screens showing Zen’s presentation are in the background.

Learning by Example

Zen Spencer, a multidisciplinary artist studying at Bennington College in VT, reflects on how the How We Move program expanded her understanding of disability dance artistry.

August 21, 2025 | Read Article

Emily reaches in front of them, standing in a field against a blue sky.

“I Have Terrible Anxiety but I Love Being Onstage”

Emily Heath, a dance student at Bennington College, reflects on their ongoing experience of anxiety and how showing up with anxiety in dance spaces is an ongoing negotiation.

February 14, 2022 | Read Article