Forging a Path: An Interview with Laurence Blake

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING Laurence went into a quirky sort of dance, full of quick poses and gestures. There was something boyish about him, like he was trying on the movements. And then he got comfortable and a little groovy. And then he couldn’t help himself. ~~ How long […]

April 10, 2014  |  Read Article

Dancing with No End in Sight

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREGORY BARTNING This past year that I’ve been in grad school, my dance practice has greatly shifted. I manage to take class at least once a week and stretch regularly, but sometimes I am reduced to sneaking into an empty room, putting on music, and […]

April 3, 2014  |  Read Article

Finding Independence: An Interview with ODC Dance Jam’s Mia J. Chong

BY CAUVERI SURESH The ODC Dance Jam is a 13-member teen dance company based in San Francisco. Directed by ODC School Director Kimi Okada, Co-Artistic Director KT Nelson, and Rehearsal Master Dexandro Montalvo, the Dance Jam works with Bay Area choreographers to create and perform new pieces. The young men […]

March 27, 2014  |  Read Article