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Dancing the Self In-Between*: A Dialogue with Umeshi Rajeendra

The controlling forces of coloniality blankets a laissez-faire on whom and what is deemed familiar, normal, and rectified.
September 3, 2021
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Contrapunto: Dancing between Decolonization and Positive Ethics

Colonialism, a multi-faceted discourse, appears differently within peoples' histories around the world.
August 3, 2021
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A Golem Forces Us to Face and Grapple with Our Grief

Rituals trigger a dialogue on gun violence and grief.
July 2, 2021
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Dancers, Let’s Talk Palestine Part 1: Honor the Dancestry

As artists, our priority should be shifting narratives to resist oppressive regimes.
June 20, 2021
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Dancers, Let’s Talk Palestine Part 2: Ignorance is Bliss Until It Isn’t

In acknowledging our past we must also reckon with those we have failed in our pursuit of liberation.
June 20, 2021
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Senga Nengudi Dances with Impermanence

Nengudi’s inventive mix of sculpture and performance defies categorization, inviting interaction and dialogue with the viewer.
June 16, 2021
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre Breaks Ground With Alumni Performances and a New Venue

It reminded me that art has life even in stillness.
June 10, 2021
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The Painted Bride’s Incubated Artists Take Time to Heal

This Painted Bride cohort blurs the lines separating community, ritual, and performance.
May 31, 2021
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