The Healing Power of Movement
Lucy Wallace, director of Dance To Be Free, facilitates dance in prisons to reduce anxiety and depression through the healing power of movement.
January 13, 2025 | Read Article
“I’ve Become an Advocate”
Ira Prince Perry, a member of Artistic Ensemble at San Quentin, describes the creative process putting together a show and how he’s become an advocate for the performing arts.
March 2, 2020 | Read Article
“Being the Voice of People Who Can’t Speak”
Maurice Reed, a member of the Artistic Ensemble of San Quentin, discusses how the ensemble tackles social issues and why it’s important to give voice to those who can’t speak.
February 27, 2020 | Read Article
“What We Can Create Inside These Walls”
Edmond Richardson, a member of the Artistic Ensemble of San Quentin, shares a peek into the ensemble's creative process and his favorite moment from a recent piece.
February 24, 2020 | Read Article
We’re More Alike Than Different
PODCAST BY SILVA LAUKKANEN In this episode of DanceCast, Wayne M. Smith shares his experience working with Playback Memphis and Company d. Through Playback Memphis, Wayne helps bring together police officers and formerly incarcerated individuals to build a performance on their cumulative experience. Wayne also teaches at Company d, a dance company comprised […]
December 19, 2016 | Read Article