Black Joy . . . FOUND
from Dance Black Joy: Global Affirmations and Defiance In February, I had the pleasure of attending the third convening organized by the Collegium for [...]
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03, 2018
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02, 2018
Reflections on a Portrait of America
I often remember, in moments when I saw Michelle Obama on television, wondering: how much is she not saying? what silences lie behind those [...]
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11, 2017
Check us out in November’s Dance Magazine
I had a great time interviewing with Dance Magazine's Ryan P. Casey about PURPOSE's thriving practices, and offering tips for negotiating and naming your [...]
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11, 2015
Open Letter to University Settlement and All Other Artist DISservice Organizations
I seem to be a bit confused. See, I can’t understand how you build an artist residency where the artist receives a nominal fee (read: [...]
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10, 2015
Giving Thanks for Keomi Tarver’s “Love & War”
When was the last time you sat in an audience with tears streaming down your face? When was the last time you watched dancers [...]
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10, 2015
Before We’re Artists We’re Citizens
Yesterday I watched Roger Guenveur Smith win a Bessie award. Yes, a New York Dance and Performance award went to a theater maker who moved [...]
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05, 2015
On shaking hands . . . and seeing through side-eyes
On shaking hands and quivering voices and stammered words and heart flutters that could be heard across the Brooklyn Bridge On spending a moment [...]
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01, 2015
A #NewYearRevolution With HEALING & ART
It's a #NewYearRevolution! There's a movement growing! Folks around the world are standing up against injustice. What began in Ferguson in August has grown into [...]
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11, 2014
Culture vs. Capitalism
What is the value of culture in a capitalist country? As I begin to read about the history and development of the non-profit, the [...]
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09, 2014
My Research Fellowship BEGINS
I'm happy to share that I am one of two phenomenal Dance/USA Research Fellows for Fall 2014!!! (along with the amazing Elise Drew) What am [...]