A Q&A with Gillian Walsh. (Dance Magazine)
On Mariana Valencia →
A review of Bouquet at the Chocolate Factory. (The New York Times)
"It's Still a Little Naughty" →
A look inside the U.S. Pole Dance Championship and the curious hybrid of art, sport, exotic dance and fitness craze that pole dancing has become. (The New York Times)
Recovering "Coverage" →
A preview of Rudy Perez’s 1970 Coverage as revived by the Stephen Petronio Company. (The New York Times)
Recent Reviews (NYT) →
Angie Pittman's Quiet Storm →
An interview with Angie Pittman about Came Up in a Lonely Castle, her duet with line dance instructor Anita Mullin. (The New York Times)
Recent Reviews (NYT) →
Round, Eagle, and Hoop Dancing on First Avenue →
An interview with Louis Mofsie, director of the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers. (The New York Times)
Introducing Danceletter →
I started a newsletter! (And in the spirit of keeping it low-maintenance, chose the most obvious title I could think of.) The first dispatch includes ramblings on perfectionism, why I’m hooked on the Pro Cheerleading Podcast, and more. You can read it and sign up for future letters (delivered straight to your inbox roughly twice a month) here.
"Indigenous Is Not a Genre" →
A preview of the First Nations Dialogues, a weeklong series bringing together Indigenous artists from Australia, Canada, and the United States. (The New York Times)
Best Dance of 2018 →
Looking back on dance in 2018, I highlight one standout moment (among many): Kyle Abraham’s first ballet, The Runaway. (The New York Times)