Iega speaks to a group of dancers huddled around him on a stage.

Facilitating Human Communication and Connection

Kevin Iega Jeff reflects on his life as a dancer, choreographer, and institution builder, using the creation of "Noi-Tar-Gim"—inspired by his father’s migration from the Jim Crow South—to explore how dance can foster human development, communal connection, and the preservation of Black artistic legacy.

April 6, 2026  |  Read Article

A person sits casually on a wooden stool in a dance studio while a dynamic, dance‑like silhouette is cast dramatically on the wall behind them.

Creating Dance for Community

Brooklyn-based choreographer John Heginbotham shares his artistic path and his commitment to creating community-centered dance works, including a new intergenerational project with people living with Parkinson’s.

March 9, 2026  |  Read Article

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

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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