She Said

BY WIEBKE SCHUSTER “It’s like throwing tradition back in a traditionalist’s face.” A recent reaction from me while ranting on about why, in an art form traditionally about women, it is still so hard to come by female artistic directors or women in leadership positions. When asked about that very […]

September 29, 2016  |  Read Article

Away

BY WIEBKE SCHUSTER I’ve only ever tried to run away from home once. I can’t remember what caused the upset that bubbled up in my stomach, but this eruption was so big, it took control over my little limbs. I packed my cardboard suitcase and stuffed it full with my […]

October 22, 2015  |  Read Article

Life as Dance and Dance as Life

Editor’s note: This month on Stance on Dance, several dance artists have been asked to share a pivotal dance experience that changed their trajectory or the way they think about dance.  BY WIEBKE SCHUSTER Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal in Cafe Mueller and Rite of Spring Sadler’s Wells, London 2008 “It’s […]

March 16, 2015  |  Read Article

A Perfect Wave

Editorial Note: Last August, I asked eight dance artists at different points in their careers what “making it” means to them. Their responses were so poignant that I decided to make every August “making it” month and continue posing the question to various dance artists. Please join us this month […]

August 18, 2014  |  Read Article

What If?

BY WIEBKE SCHUSTER What if  – If then – That means – So I must Welcome to my mind. Ever since I can remember, I have used this thought pattern to make decisions. Hundreds of times daily. It all started off sitting on the ledge of my windowsill overlooking the […]

June 12, 2014  |  Read Article