A Call for Public Discussion
Dear Mr. Wegman, As the Senior Director of NYC’s home for cutting-edge performance and discourse, Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, we urge you to initiate…
#metoo Herstory in Dance: On Activism, Solidarity and Precision
BY ILSE GHEKIERE In the wake of #metoo, several dance communities took actions to address the issue of sexual harassment. Even though it is now more…
Unearthing and Addressing Sexism
An Interview with Ilse Ghekiere BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Ilse Ghekiere is a dancer and academic who is at the forefront of addressing sexism in dance in…
Raising Awareness of Harassment and Discrimination
An Interview with Frances Chiaverini and Robyn Doty BY EMMALY WIEDERHOLT Frances Chiaverini and Robyn Doty initiated Whistle While You Work in 2017, an online platform…