IN JANUARY, A REUNION took place at CounterPulse among eight former members of Contraband, the legendary radical dance troupe founded and directed by Sara Shelton Mann and active in San Francisco […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of the Soul Train Line
I’m not from a dancing family! But some of the most iconic family memories have come through dance, particularly the Soul Train Line.
Gabriel Mata On Using Personal Narrative
Photo by Tom Hassing The current immigration policy has sparked debate and protest throughout the country. For Mexican American dance choreographer Gabriel Mata dance is a form of protest. He […]
Afro Urban Society: Uniting the African Diaspora through Dance
The question ‘Where are you from?’ can mean different things depending on where you are in the world. For Nkeiruka Oruche, the Artistic Director and founder of Afro Urban Society, […]
From Streets of Oakland to World Stage: A Conversation with Johnny Lopez
For many, Friday signals the end of a work week, but for Johnny Lopez, founder of TURFinc there are no days off. From managing day to day operations to talent […]
Jester in the Router: Multi-site Performance Using The Internet
Imagine artistic and cultural exchange on a worldwide scale. One where live, truly collaborative performing arts events occur on a regular basis at multiple locations simultaneously, not simply connecting a […]
