By Marisa C. Hayes A Japanese dancer recently confided in me that many European audiences complain that her body remains “hidden” beneath a kimono. While these members of the public are likely unfamiliar with the profound cultural significance of the kimono, her practice of traditional Japanese dance is intimately linked to the traditional garment. Characterized
By Rebecca Hope Terry This can’t be happening, I said to myself as I searched, again, all the compartments of my dance-bag. I still couldn’t find my contact lenses for rehearsal. I asked the choreographer if I could wear my glasses. “No.” For a myopic dancer, dancing without glasses can be a fascinating experience. An
By Martha Ullman West My goal was to write a short biography of Janet Reed, to be titled Pioneer on Pointe, a project I planned to complete in a year. I ended up writing a 400-page book about her and Todd Bolender, Reed’s partner in many endeavours, and their considerable contributions to the establishment of