I’m not from a dancing family! But some of the most iconic family memories have come through dance, particularly the Soul Train Line.
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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 […]
THE LIVES OF A DANCE/DANCER: Keith Hennessy on his collaboration with Sara Shelton Mann
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 […]
Critical Dialogues: Rachel Howard and Gregory Dawson
What if, rather than writing a review, a critic sat down with a choreographer to have a two- way conversation about the work? That’s the experiment behind Critical Dialogues. For this […]
