How to Reinvent a Dance Tradition? Be Light as a Feather.

Across generations, Lai Hung-Chung and Shen Wei are grappling with the possibilities of Chinese contemporary dance as they ...
Phys.org

The fascination of contemporary dance—study examines what draws audiences in

Unlike ballet, contemporary dance is not necessarily intuitively "understood" by the general public. So, which factors influence whether audiences enjoy a contemporary dance performance? The ...
The New York Times

In New York, Van Cleef Becomes the ‘Fairy Godmother’ of Dance

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The jeweler’s generously funded Dance Reflections program is having a major influence on the city’s scene. How much impact is too much? By Brian ...
Purdue University

Dancers Take the Stage with Purdue Contemporary Dance Company

Dance is a powerful art form that transcends mere movement. It is an expression without words that many utilize as a powerful stress reliever. Dance facilitates creative connections, grounds dancers ...
Santa Barbara Independent

The Exiles Who Shaped the Contours of Modern Dance

The experience of exile, whether literal or symbolic, is inevitably reflected in an individual’s body. Feeling cut off from one’s roots, or viewing yourself as a stranger in a foreign land, influences ...
The Conversation

The mother of African dance at 80. Why Senegal’s Germaine Acogny is so influential

Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...
Nashville Scene

Moving On: Nashville’s Contemporary Dance Community

If you want to talk about contemporary dance in Nashville, be prepared to hear a lot about Banning Bouldin and Becca Hoback. The two dancers — whose stories intertwine intricately as if they’d been ...