Tribute To Niles Ford 
As I mentioned in my last post our dear friend and frequent BDF visitor, Niles Ford passed away this week at 52--way too early. The dance community has lost a…
lauraJanuary 18, 2012
Director Announces 30th Anniversary Season
BDF launches its 30th anniversary season and begins accepting applications.
lauraJanuary 16, 2012
A week with AXIS Dance Company
After a long flight and a late-night arrival to campus, Alice, Rodney, Janet, Sebastian, Sonsherée, and Judith of AXIS Dance Company introduced themselves to the Bates Community with a lecture/demonstration…
lauraOctober 1, 2010
Final Day in Joburg, March 11
Sadly this is my last day in Joburg. I wish I could stay longer to continue dialogue with members of the dance community. I have learned a lot during my…
lauraMarch 14, 2010
Joburg, March 10
Today we meet with Sylvia Glasser who I first got to know in 1999. She gives us a tour of their beautiful new building, introduces the staff and fills us…
lauraMarch 14, 2010
Joburg, March 9
I spend most of the morning writing and taking another long walk around our neighborhood. Tonight we see a new work, “Batsumi,” by Thabo Rapoo, a young choreographer with Moving…
lauraMarch 14, 2010
Joburg, March 8
This is our day off from the festival as no performances are scheduled. We take the opportunity to get out of the city and head to the Magaliesberg hills, an…
lauraMarch 14, 2010
Joburg, March 7
Today Gregory Maqoma takes us on a personal tour of Soweto -- his hometown. In fact it is the hometown of most of the black people we have met. It…
lauraMarch 11, 2010
Joburg, March 6
This morning we are off to Rosebank Craft Market that is housed in a large mall, like many others around the world, except that it features this fabulous craft market…
lauraMarch 10, 2010
Joburg, March 5
I must admit this is one of the most enjoyable trips to see work I can remember. The weather is mostly perfect with a thunderstorm here and there. Our four-star…
lauraMarch 9, 2010
