A group of dancers performs a dramatic contemporary lift with one dancer walking on a wall supported by the others, casting expressive shadows that amplify the visual impact.

From Student Project to Hub for Emerging Choreographers

Teo Lin-Bianco, Tatianna Steiner, and Ella Wright discuss how they transitioned from a student group at UC Berkeley to Tether Dance Project, a professional project.

January 19, 2026 | Read Article

A group of people stand behind a metal fence with their hands raised, illuminated by colorful horizontal light patterns in red, green, and blue.

50 Years at the Nexus of Art and Social Justice

Krissy Keefer, artistic director of Dance Brigade in San Francisco, has been exploring the intersection of art and social justice for 50 years.

January 12, 2026 | Read Article

Two performers dressed in flowing light-colored costumes sit closely together on dimly lit steps, illuminated by warm golden stage lighting.

Natural Acts

Interdisciplinary performance artist Perel guides us through their performance of "Natural Acts," which explores the personal loss of their mother alongside the historical mass killing of disabled people during World War II.

January 5, 2026 | Read Article

An abstract composition with the upper left showing a purple hand silhouette on a warm-toned background and the other sections displaying swirling, layered hues of green and purple.

Queer and Liberation Centric Compositions

Visual artist Al Sabrie tends to queer and liberation centric compositions of sound, movement, prose, and mixed media design.

December 22, 2025 | Read Article

A naked back and head in low light, the arms twisted around each other toward the head.

From Protection to Pleasure

Nikhita Winkler, a dancer, ritual artist, and coach based in Spain, reminds us of the need to unarmor our bodies and breathe deeply to find pleasure, presence, and power.

December 8, 2025 | Read Article