The New York Times

Mearns and Melnick, Dance Stars Who Choose Each Other

Performances in N.Y.C. In “Superbloom,” the latest work by the ballet dancer Sara Mearns and the postmodern choreographer Jodi Melnick, women are at the forefront. In “Superbloom,” the latest work by ...
NBC DFW

Fort Worth choreographer creates space for women to lead in ballet

Alexandra Light, a former principal dancer with Texas Ballet Theater in Fort Worth, is now making her mark behind the scenes. Though retired from performing, Light remains at home in the rehearsal ...
The New York Times

Why the Radical Vision of Martha Graham Still Matters

Performances in N.Y.C. The choreographer took a barefoot leap for modern dance 100 years ago. Her influence continues to reverberate. Credit...George Platt Lynes/Jerome Robbins Dance Division, via The ...
WBEZ

In Chicago’s top fall dance shows, female choreographers take center stage

Thrilling performances are not confined to the city’s most-prominent venues; there are also more casual chances to catch a smattering of Chicago dance companies. Chicago Live, which takes place for ...
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 ...
Indiana Daily Student

Contemporary dancers perform ‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ winter concert

IU Contemporary Dance Theatre students tapped, twirled and glided across the stage of Ruth N. Halls Theatre on Friday night as part of the “Faculty Dance: Body to Body” concert. The two-hour ...
Observer

Dante Puleio and Hilla Ben Ari On Highlighting Women’s Voices

José Limón (1908-1972) is known for being a pioneer of American Modern Dance as well as one of the greatest male dancers of the twentieth century. He fought hard for both his art form and the male ...