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The Link Between Dance and Health

Joseph Jeffers, CEO of ASKI in the UK, describes his work promoting health and wellness for older individuals from the Global Majority through dance and culturally inclusive programming.

July 17, 2025  |  Read Article

Modern Moves’ Approach to Studying Afro-Diasporic Dance

An Interview with Ananya Jahanara Kabir BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Ananya Jahanara Kabir was the project director and principal investigator of Modern Moves: Kinetic Transnationalism and Afro-Diasporic Rhythm Cultures, a five-year research project (June 2013 – May 2018), funded by a European Research Council Advanced Grant, and located at the Department […]

May 6, 2019  |  Read Article

A Serious Platform for Women

An Interview with Grace Nicol BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Grace Nicol is a London-based dance artist and choreographer who in 2017 launched Woman SRSLY, a platform for female identifying and socialized female artists. The interdisciplinary performances include dance, theater, music, live art, film and cabaret. Grace shares the impetus, goals and […]

August 2, 2018  |  Read Article

Dancing Throughout Life with Ballet 4 Life

An Interview with Donna Schoenherr BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Donna Schoenherr is the founder and director of Ballet 4 Life and Move into Wellbeing® in London. In this interview, she discusses her belief that anyone can benefit from dance at any age and stage, and details how she makes dance – […]

May 21, 2018  |  Read Article