Stitching a Complex Tapestry: An Interview with Nina Haft

By Emmaly Wiederholt; Photographs by Gregory Bartning Nina suggested we meet in Mountain View Cemetery, a beautiful spot between Oakland and Piedmont that sweeps over tombstones and crypts to an epic view of the San Francisco Bay from the top of the hill. Her location choice in many ways felt […]

November 21, 2013  |  Read Article

Staying Honest: An Interview with Lizz Roman

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Lizz was a force to be reckoned with. She talked a mile a minute and said exactly what she meant. She was honest in a way that was both stunning and intimidating. When she danced, that same honesty and force made for a […]

November 11, 2013  |  Read Article

Right Now, This Year, I’m Growing: An Interview with Randee Paufve

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Muscular and athletic, there was a softness about Randee as well. She spoke quickly and with a certain intensity, words flooding out of her in a rush. At the same time, she seemed prone to second-guessing herself, and this juxtaposition between her rushing […]

November 7, 2013  |  Read Article

Transferring Knowledge and Tradition: An Interview with Enrico Labayen

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Enrico pulled together two long white ballet barres until they stood a foot apart. A mix of athleticism and emotion unfolded as he folded himself in and around the barres, building to a critical point where he slowly turned his head while balanced […]

October 28, 2013  |  Read Article

Openness to Imagination: An Interview with Kim Epifano

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Physically, Kim reminded me of a lion, with her long mane of wavy hair and her muscular arms, torso and legs. In contrast, a whimsical, soft quality appeared in her when she spoke. I had never met her prior to our interview, but […]

October 24, 2013  |  Read Article