“This country was founded on a promise of equal rights for all, and we have always managed to move closer to that promise, little by little, one day at a time. It may not be easy – but we will … Continued
“Dance is communication, and so the great challenge is to speak clearly, beautifully, and with inevitability.” -Martha Graham In ballroom dancing, the steps are almost always choreographed before a dance is performed. There is a plan in place. And the … Continued
“Hello. This is John Doe. Interested in data?” -John Doe (as reported in The Washington Post)[i] How would you respond to a message like this? A message like this from someone identifying him or herself as John Doe would probably … Continued
“The blank space can be humbling. But I’ve faced it my whole professional life. It’s my job. It’s also my calling. Bottom line: Filling this empty space constitutes my identity. I am a dancer and a choreographer.” -Twyla Tharp, The … Continued
“I tell my story, not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls. Today, I tell their stories too.” -Malala Yousafzai A young girl, because of the cultural, socioeconomic, and political circumstances … Continued
“A dancer, if she is great, can give to the person something that they can carry with them forever. They can never forget it, and it has changed them, though they may never know it.” -Isadora Duncan[i] Great dancing tells … Continued
“Frames are mental structures that shape the way we see the world. As a result, they shape the goals we seek, the plans we make, the way we act, and what counts as a good or bad outcome of our … Continued
How can you tell a waltz from a tango? A rumba from a cha cha? A quickstep from a samba? It’s starts with the music. When the music starts playing, it becomes clear which kind of dance can be performed … Continued
Since the beginning of his term, President Obama spoke about the need to build bridges of understanding with the Islamic community. He voiced repeatedly that Islamic extremists are not representative of Islam or the majority of Muslims in the U.S. … Continued
Most of us, at one point or another, have an experience of dancing with someone. Maybe it was very formal, like a big event, or something informal, like dancing with a bunch of friends at a club or party. Did … Continued