A dancer laying on the stage holds up another by the ribs who has her arms stretched in a V.

Breaking the Ballet Mold to Inspire Change

Bonnie Eissner profiles New York based choreographer Morgan McEwen, artistic director of MorDance, about her new ballets that explore the ecological consequences of mass consumption and the silencing of women.

April 24, 2023 | Read Article

Dancers of different ages spread out on stage facing different directions and wearing different colored dresses.

Expanding the Circle of Dancers

Risa Jaroslow, a choreographer based in the Bay Area, discusses how her upcoming piece "Talking Circle" imagines a turning point in the life of a small community, as well as how her interest evolved to include nontrained performers in her choreography.

December 27, 2022 | Read Article

Pual stands over his toes and leans back, his arms extended upward. He is wearing a silvery shirt and pants.

Finding the Humanity in Dance’s Legacy

Paul Dennis, a dancer, choreographer, regisseur, and the Chair of the Dance Department at Hunter College in NYC, shares how his personal dance history led him to his work preserving the legacies of many of modern dance’s greatest choreographers.

October 31, 2022 | 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

Giulia standing on a hill with arms wide open and mountains in the background.

“Focus on pleasure. Freedom. You have permission. No Expectations.”

Giulia Carotenuto, a Dance Movement Therapist in New York City, helps dancers reclaim embodiment through the integration of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.

July 11, 2022 | Read Article