I Don’t Know How to Be a Dancer

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Earlier this month, I caught up with a friend who had recently produced a dance festival in Portland. I called to congratulate her and hear how it went, and to generally catch up. As our conversation lengthened, I found myself complaining to her that I feel like […]

August 24, 2017  |  Read Article

Rethinking “I’m A Dancer”

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; ILLUSTRATION BY JULIA COST For as long as I’ve danced (since I was five), I’ve wrestled with a feeling of invalidity when I tell people I’m a dancer. Now that I work fulltime as a writer, I feel even more so like I defend myself against being […]

December 31, 2015  |  Read Article

The Bunion: How to Woo a Dancer

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT AND MAGGIE STACK This coming Valentine’s Day, woo your dancer crush with these helpful tips! Mention you love to stretch and how it’s an important part of your regular work-out (and then go start stretching!). Suggest a cozy night of wine and White Nights (but be prepared […]

February 12, 2015  |  Read Article