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Practitioners in virtually every dance form will attest that dance has a connective power that can unify and build trust among individuals and groups.

Q1: Can you think of any specific, mind-opening example(s) in history where dance’s unifying power was either organically manifested or ...

When asked about potential intersections between dance and advocacy, dancers will most often point to examples of advocacy that supports dance itself. Advocacy for the inclusion of a particular dance form in public education curricula, appeals for government funding to support performances by local ...

As we can easily observe, distinct dance communities centered around one form of dance (such as ballet, modern, ballroom, tap, etc.,) and segregated from other dance communities can sometimes lead to insularity in spite of the closely knit, “family” atmosphere they create among “insiders”.

Q1: Is ...

Advocacy, as a valid role for dance, can span a range of issues from local concerns about homelessness to global threats like nuclear proliferation and climate change.

Q1: Do you see any local political risk in organizing your dance community for advocacy purposes?

Q2: What are some of the ...

Dance for many of us is deeply important and personal. It happens in person in the present and can be hard to describe in words. But we can try here.

Q1: Do you consider yourself a dancer?


Q2: How did you get involved in dance?


Q3: What role(s) does dance play in your life?