Dear Mom and Dad, I’ve Made It
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Last August, I asked eight dance artists at different points in their careers what “making it” means to them. Their responses were so…
Reflections on Covering the South African National Arts Festival
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT At the end of the National Arts Festival, which I have had the honor of attending and covering for Cue Newspaper, I was…
A Conversation with South African Dance Critic Robyn Sassen
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT I sat down with South African Theater and Dance Critic Robyn Sassen to talk about our impressions on the state of dance at the…
The Making of a Monument
BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT “Hi Donna, this is Emmaly. I met you this morning as part of your performance art piece. I’m calling because I thought we…
Perspectives on Performance Art in South Africa
An Interview with Gavin Krastin BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Gavin Krastin is a South African performance artist and is presenting his newest work, #omnomnom, at the National…