It’s a hard time to be human. If paying attention is the first rule for an artist, it’s a painful rule to follow right now. I feel like I’ve been standing still for a long time. I’ve watched and listened and asked questions, but I haven’t been moving. As a dance artist, that feels like a problem, but it’s one I don’t necessarily feel the need to dwell on right now. Last night, I had an impulse to move; to allow the body’s capacity for empathy to help me process what I’m thinking and feeling.
Read MoreA year later, my city is back in the spotlight. This time, it's not violence driving national headlines. It's because a governor and his administration thought no one would notice if they poisoned a poor, black city in order to save money.
Read MoreSpark and Ruin: a Story of Re-beginning, the piece that was developed through The Flint Project, premieres at Space Place Theater at the University of Iowa in just two days.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe this time is finally here. Though next week's performance is not the end of The Flint Project, it is the end of this phase, and I'm so excited to share this work with audiences here in Iowa City!
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