Esme is in a dance studio giving her toddler son a piggy back ride.

Putting Parenting Onstage

Esmé Boyce, a dance artist in New York City, describes weaving her toddler son into her artistic practice in her 2023 piece, "The Humbling or Chapter of Mama: Part 1," demonstrating that choreography can be malleable, compassionate, and supportive.

October 27, 2025  |  Read Article

The Beauty of Difference

New York City based choreographer Tamar Rogoff discusses her dance history, her Body Scripting practice, and her upcoming performance "Drop Dead...Gorgeous," which explores body image and societal beauty standards.

September 8, 2025  |  Read Article

Three individuals are standing and interacting in a warmly lit, indoor or nighttime setting. The background is softly blurred. The central figure’s face is obscured by a blur, while the other two are partially visible in profile. All appear to be engaged in conversation or social interaction.

Everyone Dance: A Program of Joy

Stefanie Nelson, a choreographer in New York City, explores how her inclusive dance program, Everyone Dance, fosters joy and community among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transforming both her artistic practice and the lives of its participants.

July 21, 2025  |  Read Article

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Seeing the Invisible

Megan Williams, a dancer and choreographer in New York City, describes how her upcoming piece "Visible" explores the pull between our seen and unseen identities.

May 26, 2025  |  Read Article

A group of performers jump around a stage in green light. The stage has audience members in the round.

Making the Stage More Accessible

Travis Burbee, associate artistic director of EPIC Players, details how the New York City-based theater company opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neurodiverse talent.

September 9, 2024  |  Read Article