Deborah Slater at the San Francisco Main L...
by Tanya Chianese
A multi-media dance company, Deborah Slater Dance Theater does visually gorgeous, acrobatic, talking dance. Celebrating its 24th Anniversary, Deborah Slater Dance Theater is dedicated to the creation of works that explore social issues using humor, original movement, text and/or music.
Beats, Meanings, and Rhythms: Torin Jones
by Malia Jones
“I do not think that I perform for certain audiences. I think that the great thing about dance is the different ways in which diverse audiences interpret movement. I would not want to limit myself by limiting my audience. “
Interview: Joan Lazarus
by Elizabeth Rico
“The underlying mission here is that people who have that frame of mind really become insightful and courageous human beings. So it’s about making better people, it’s not necessarily becoming a better dancer.”
Sophie Needelman’s: The Defiance Project
by Natalie Marsh
“Site-specific work is intentionally engaging in a way that dance doesn’t always achieve. It provides a foundation based in physical space and time: anything can happen or appear, both physically and emotionally.”
permutations of re:plant…
by Tanya Chianese
A study of the migratory habits of the generation, an indulgent exploration of loneliness.
OPEN CALL: Photographers!
by Beth Fein
dance anywhere® will publish a book by the end of 2013 to celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of dance anywhere®
Dance, Story-Telling, and Love: Aaron Gregory
by Malia Jones
“I am beautiful. I am free. I am amazing, and that’s what I believe. I am a light, I can do anything, I am amazing and that’s what I believe. I am love, I am loved, I am amazing and THAT’S what I believe.”
KUNST-STOFF at the SFMOMA
by Tanya Chianese
For dance anywhere’s global event, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will host the site-specific work of Yannis Adoniou’s contemporary dance company, KUNST-STOFF, on March 22nd, 2013.
San Diego Trolley Dances is 15 This Year
by Suzette Nguyen
Read this interview with Jean Isaacs, founder of San Diego Dance Theater, and creator of the San Diego Trolley Dances.
Stagebridge Arts
by Elizabeth Rico
Stagebridge, located in Oakland, has been promoting healthy aging through the performing arts since 1978. What started out as a small program with just a few classes of theater and story telling for elders, grew into a whole organization surrounded by people who are 50 and up who love the performing arts and want to develop themselves in new directions.
Jo Kreiter on “Niagra Falling”
by Elizabeth Rico
This multimedia aerial performance explores America’s economic failings in hopes of inspiring viewers to create a positive change. At a time when the social disparities between classes has never been greater, Jo Kreiter believes that this performance will help initiate some very important conversations amongst the public.
Raissa Simpson / Bitter Melon
by Anastasia Pahules
…I love this type of experimentation where human relationships are depicted on stage…