DanceATL continues to conduct brief interviews with dance organizations around Atlanta to listen and learn about their desires and challenges. In an effort to maintain full transparency, these interviews will be published via our digital publication Promenade. This will ensure accountability on DanceATL’s behalf, and inform readers about the needs of dance organizations in Atlanta.
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Erin Burch dances through recovery in Atlanta arts scene
“Atlanta is a land of opportunity for dance,” says Atlanta-based performer and educator Erin Burch. “It’s one of the few places where no matter how you look, there’s a spot for you.” Burch describes Atlanta as “a web of connectivity,” where everyone knows everyone, which allows for greater networking and a multitude of opportunities. In her own words, “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.”
Cassandra Springs develops proprietary dance education service
From instructing in North Carolina to opening her own dance education company, Cassandra Springs has over 20 years of dance training and professional theater, film and competitive experience; fusing her passion for teaching and mentorship into the evolution of her dreams.
Meg Gourley expresses gratitude as she reflects on her career
Reflecting on her early dance training, Meg Gourley says, “I really didn’t like [dance] for a long time.” It wasn’t until Gourley earned her pointe shoes and added more dance forms to her ballet training that she realized her deep love for the art of dance. With no pun intended, Gourley describes this formative experience as being “a real turning point” in her relationship with dance.
Full Radius Dance: Turning tradition on its head
“Your body is perfect, your body has undiscovered movement, your body can experience dance.” The words roll off the tongue like a mantra for Douglas Scott, founder and artistic director of Full Radius Dance. This is one of the company’s statements of purpose, and much like Scott’s body of work, it reveals his dedication to reshaping the way we talk about dance in the modern world. His company deconstructs widely-held standards in Western dance and places accessibility at the center of its mission.
Engaging Atlanta: Angela Harris
DanceATL continues to conduct brief interviews with dance organizations around Atlanta to listen and learn about their desires and challenges. In an effort to maintain full transparency, these interviews will be published via our digital publication Promenade. This will ensure accountability on DanceATL’s behalf, and inform readers about the needs of dance organizations in Atlanta.
Engaging Atlanta: Indya Childs
November 19, 2021Volume 3 Issue 1 DanceATL: As part of an internal initiative to better address the needs of our community in its entirety, DanceATL is conducting brief interviews with dance organizations around Atlanta to learn and act upon how […]
Engaging Atlanta: Julio Medina
November 19, 2021Volume 3 Issue 1 DanceATL: As part of an internal initiative to better address the needs of our community in its entirety, DanceATL is conducting brief interviews with dance organizations around Atlanta to learn and act upon how […]
Angelina Pellini departs from Atlanta, bringing her diverse experience to a new stage
July 9, 2021Volume 2 Issue 3By: Katie Watkins Dancer and stage manager Angelina Pellini never anticipated her successful career in production. A bunhead at her core, Pellini had always shared a deep love for classical ballet. Yet, the journey from […]
Atarius Armstrong brings unique perspective to dance in Atlanta
July 9, 2021Volume 2 Issue 3By: Robin Wharton Since moving to Atlanta in 2016, Atarius Armstrong has completed the full-time immersive web development course at General Assembly and started a new dance company, ALA Dance. On his website, one can […]