The Next TiMes. Laurel Lawson, Alice Sheppard, and Tatiana Cholewa wheel across the stage, gazing up. They all wear silver pants and shimmery black tops. In the background, a projection of long blue lines and dappled green reflections of light. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima.

Creating Generative Movement Vocabularies

Kinetic Light’s Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson discuss the creation of "The Next TiMes," their newest work, along with the company’s evolving tech, artistic practices, and future directions in disability arts.

January 26, 2026  |  Read Article

Alice Sheppard: “I Want to Build a Network of Legacy”

BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; ILLUSTRATION BY LIZ BRENT-MALDONADO After taking her first dance class on a dare, Alice Sheppard resigned her academic professorship to pursue dance. As a member of AXIS Dance Company, she toured nationally and taught in the company’s outreach programs. Since becoming an independent artist, Alice has danced […]

May 16, 2019  |  Read Article

Exploring Intersectionality Through Dance

An Interview with Alice Sheppard BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT; PHOTOS BY ROBBIE SWEENEY Alice Sheppard is a dancer and choreographer who splits her time between San Francisco, New York and the United Kingdom. Her work is most notable for exploring the intersections between disability, race, gender and sexuality. Her newest work, […]

February 16, 2017  |  Read Article