Slut-Shaming in the Social (Media) Dance World
2020-09-02
A female dancer posts a promotional photo of herself in her underwear. It helps her sell tickets to her next event. It also garners criticism.Keep Reading
Tackling Sexual Assault in the Dance Community Means Creating a Consent Culture
2020-09-02
Another few months have passed, another set of allegations of rape and sexual assault has emerged. If that sounds tired, it’s because I am exhaustedKeep Reading
Will Online Latin Dance Classes Mean Female Teachers Finally Get Equal Recognition?
2020-07-03
Not everyone is losing out in the COVID-19 dance world. On the face of it, the global pandemic has devastated the partner dance industry: festivalsKeep Reading
The Myth of “Just Follow”—And Why It’s Wrong
2020-07-03
Before I started leading, I knew how hard I had to work to be able to follow well. And I knew, because my dance partnersKeep Reading
You Can’t Separate Latin Dancing From Its Black Roots
2020-06-09
If you dance salsa, bachata, and other Latin dancers, you’re dancing to music that has its origins not just in Latin America and New YorkKeep Reading