Lucy stands to the side and coaches four dancers looping their arms around each other.

Disappearing Dances

Arizona-based dance artist Yvonne Montoya highlights the work of Lucy Salazar, a New Mexican dancer and historian who is single handedly trying to save Los bailes de salón de Nuevo México from disappearing.

November 10, 2025 | Read Article

Two dancers wearing 19th century costumes lean into each other onstage.

Telling Her Family’s Story through Dance

In choreographer Yvonne Montoya's recent work, "Stories from Home," she puts into dance the oral traditions of her family history in Northern New Mexico.

February 26, 2024 | Read Article

Bianca kneels on the floor under a ballet barre to touch a student's foot.

Making Ballet Accessible to Adult Learners

Bianca Starr, owner of Bianca Lily Ballet in Albuquerque, NM, shares how she creates an inviting and accessible environment for adults who are beginning ballet.

June 26, 2023 | Read Article

An illustration of a person leaning back and reaching for a plant with a shower spraying over them.

The Movement of Becoming

Featuring interdisciplinary dance and visual artist Sarah Groth's illustrations and poetry.

February 6, 2023 | Read Article

Dr. Lucky leans back with her hand on her forehead. She is wearing a black camisole with sequins.

The Ph(Double)D of Burlesque

Dr. Lucky, a performance studies scholar at New York University and an acclaimed burlesque artist, shares what neo-burlesque is, why it’s important to study burlesque academically, and how her burlesque shows have moved with her from NYC to sunny New Mexico.

October 17, 2022 | Read Article