International Artists Share their Stories 
“I just do my way...If I am happy, people’s opinions are just their opinions,” said South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza. Artistic determination emerged as the theme of the evening at…
briannaAugust 1, 2011
Experiencing A Crack in Everything
Enter a world of golden bodies that whiz and stare, breaching divine grace one moment and repulsive barbary the next. Masked creatures wander into your periphery; animalistic movement and sound…
briannaJuly 31, 2011
On Collaboration: Sarah and Patrik
When it comes to healthy collaboration, festival co-teachers Sarah Pearson and Patrik Widrig could write a book. “I’m not big on ownership of ideas,” Sarah says, “everyone in the room…
briannaJuly 30, 2011
A Crack in Everything – The After Image
The first movement: Over the course of 15 minutes a dancer makes her way across the stage, left to right. She is persistent, methodical. She tugs in her mouth, a…
marionknoxJuly 30, 2011
Yap comments II and the performance of Zoe/Juniper
Some of the Middles (9-12 year olds) had these things to to say; " YAP is fun", " I think it is cool", and " I like hip hop, and…
michaelJuly 29, 2011
YAP comments
Here are some comments from the Littles (6-8 year olds) of the Youth Arts Program " It is fun", "I like it", "It's cool", and "I learned how to do the robot." …
michaelJuly 28, 2011
Overheard in the Studio
“You gotta take care of your feet; they’re your instrument. Give ‘em some love. You know, massage, stretch, massage again...talk sweetly to them.” -Student
briannaJuly 28, 2011
Ideals in Action: A Haiku
Lunchtime table: Art Discussions and shared laughter Feed every hunger. -Brianna
briannaJuly 28, 2011
Inside Bates Dance Festival
Greetings, dance enthusiast! This is Brianna Hall, one of your guides to the beauty and madness of Bates Dance Festival, 2011. Exciting things are happening here every day, and…
briannaJuly 28, 2011
