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Articles for month: July 2012

It’s All in the Journey

July 31, 2012

An artist-centered sharing of culture and creativity is a practice embraced by many choreographers; serving an essential purpose in fortifying artistic inspiration and creative explorations, stimulating the artistic journey from the studio to the stage.

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No CommentsTags: Engagement · From The Studio · Diversity

Can ‘Breaking Pointe’ Fix Ballet?

July 24, 2012 · 7 Comments

Can “Breaking Pointe” do for ballet what ballet companies have been struggling to accomplish for decades now? That is, lure newer, younger audiences to theaters for live classical ballet?

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7 CommentsTags: Features · Special Report

Is Dance a Field in Danger?

July 16, 2012 · 7 Comments

A young woman started to cry as she described her personal struggles with a career in dance, and the difficulty of working multiple jobs in the service industry without access to adequate health care or insurance.
This could be you.
This could be your dance student.

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7 CommentsTags: Commentary · Diversity · 2012 Annual Conference

Small Strokes of Listening: A Few Reflections on Diversity from the Dance/USA 2012 Annual Conference

July 10, 2012 · 4 Comments

The unfortunate effect was the discussion had been silenced by a dance.... It was clear that everyone in the room wanted more space and time for the discussion....
And so I was left wondering again: How and when do we listen to each other as a dance field? How can we create spaces that make room both for dancing and for discussing?

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4 CommentsTags: 2012 Annual Conference · Artistry · Commentary · Diversity

Copyright and Choreography: The Good, The Bad, and The Fair

July 10, 2012

Copyright protection has been both a boon and curse: A boon, if you are able to protect your work and receive income through license agreements; a curse when it becomes an obstacle to getting your work seen and studied when it needs to be. Read Elizabeth Jackson's clear and concise explanation.

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No CommentsTags: Special Report · Arts Administration · Artistry


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