Gestures of Erasure

Alice Blumenfeld questions if it is appropriate to apply Western terminologies toward cultural dance forms, like flamenco's soleá, and makes the case for a more culturally sensitive approach to comparing dance forms.

May 18, 2020  |  Read Article

Alice Sheppard: “I Want to Build a Network of Legacy”

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; ILLUSTRATION BY LIZ BRENT-MALDONADO After taking her first dance class on a dare, Alice Sheppard resigned her academic professorship to pursue dance. As a member of AXIS Dance Company, she toured nationally and taught in the company’s outreach programs. Since becoming an independent artist, Alice has danced […]

May 16, 2019  |  Read Article

A Choreographic Approach to Understanding the Black Male Body

An Interview with Musa Hlatshwayo Musa Hlatshwayo is a dancer and choreographer in South Africa. One of his most recent works, UDODANA, explores the black male body, its constructed identity and its placement in society. He shares his impetus for making the work, as well as its relevance and impact. […]

September 24, 2018  |  Read Article

The U.S. Department of Arts and Culture: “Why Don’t We Have One?”

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Adam Horowitz’ easy-going personality belies the scope of his work. The original dreamer and schemer behind the United States Department of Arts and Culture, he’s adept at talking about his work, but not overly eager to self-promote. However, when pressed, he does have some pretty great things […]

February 18, 2016  |  Read Article