Kris Lenzo: “An Opportunity to Educate”
“A goal of mine is to reduce barriers and create more connection between people with and without disabilities.” Kris Lenzo, a dancer with MOMENTA in Chicago, shares how education is key to creating more understanding about disability.
Read articleChristelle Dreyer: “We Have to Prove We Can Move”
“In South Africa, 90 percent of the time I am the only person with a wheelchair in dance classes.” Christelle Dreyer describes her experience and insights being one of only a handful of dancers who use a wheelchair in her country.
Read articleKrishna Washburn: “I’m Cutthroat; This is My Career”
“People think that dance is some kind of hobby or cute inspirational thing. No dude, I’m cutthroat; this is my career.” New York City-based Krishna Washburn discusses her experience as a visually impaired professional dancer as part of the Discussing Disability in Dance Project.
Read articleJerron Herman: “A Political Understanding of Disability”
“If we increase the variety of participation, we will all be able to create in a way that feels sustainable.” New York City-based Jeron Herman shares how more artists with disabilities are needed in more contexts so the field doesn’t become a monolith.
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