By Marisa C. Hayes A Japanese dancer recently confided in me that many European audiences complain that her body remains “hidden” beneath a kimono. While these members of the public are likely unfamiliar with the profound cultural significance of the kimono, her practice of traditional Japanese dance is intimately linked to the traditional garment. Characterized
By Carole Edrich We are luckier than most, here in Belgium. Central and local governments understand the contribution made by dance and the arts in general to culture. Financial support during the pandemic has meant that nobody established in dance needed to scrabble for pennies while venues were shut. So, unlike many of their colleagues
By Gigi Berardi Donald Byrd’s season-long Race and Climate Change project grew out of his desire to use dance as an instrument for social change and to encourage conversations around community concerns. The seasoned choreographer, who last year received a prestigious Doris Duke Artist Award, sees a social-inquiry focus as central to the mission of