May 6th: Doris Duke Foundation Grant, May 7th: South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grant, May 27th: Dancemakers Residency, June 1st: Miami DanceMakers
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Dance Theatre of Harlem will be offering a lecture and demonstration for K-12 schools at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5. In this assembly performance, the company will speak about their history, how they started as a revolutionary, multi-ethnic dance company, and perform excerpts of their new works that highlight female choreographers, women of color, and African-American themes
As the field continues to narrow, female filmmakers and actors of color appear increasingly sidelined.
Sharon Basco continues her discussion of ballet’s glass ceiling – with optimism and advocacy pointing to a more equitable future.
The pink tax affects more than ladies who are purchasing products and services for themselves. It affects anyone who is buying a female-targeted item for someone in their life.
Nancy Dobbs Owen explores bullying and the fight for gender equity in classical ballet in her latest article for LA Dance Chronicle – featuring input from DDP’s Founder Liza Yntema.
Dance Magazine gives DDP a shoutout in its prediction “There will be more female leaders.”
Opera performers are applauding new official efforts to create a workplace free of sexual misconduct, but say many in the industry remain fearful of speaking up about predators, particularly those in positions of power.
BBC News reports that an all-male panel headlined the Arts Council of Pakistan’s discussion on feminism.
“We’re proud that we have an all female show.” Artist Emily Beattie shares the female experience in her See | Be Seen program.
Linda Celeste Sims, the Alvin Ailey dancer, talks about pouring her life experience into a riveting performance of “Cry.”
