Young Spirits Taking Flight

When the pandemic put a halt to groups performing together, dancers from American Ballet Theatre's teen training program found a way to create—and perform—new work. Read More

From the Mouths of Poets

Slam poetry and the American Ballet Theatre's teen training program Read More

Taking a Stand Through Art

In this lesson, students explore how art can be a tool for addressing and taking action on social justice issues. They examine the various ways artists across genres create messages to encourage awareness and engagement that affect social change. Students consider issues of importance in their community or the world at large to ideate an arts-based solution. Read More

Liz Lerman: Stepping Up

Liz Lerman creates dance with purpose that fosters engagement. But like many great creative thinkers, doubt has always been part of the process. Read More

The Mirror of Time

TV creator Dan Harmon and choreographer Liz Lerman Read More

In the Dance Studio, Four (MacArthur) Geniuses at Work

For choreographers Michelle Dorrance, Bill T. Jones, Elizabeth Streb, and Kyle Abraham, "genius" means originality and dedication. Read More

The Very Moving Rennie Harris

Rennie Harris and street dance grew up together. Today, he’s celebrated as the pioneer of hip-hop dance theater. Read More

Wayfinders

Author Elizabeth Strout, violinist Pamela Frank, and hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris Read More

Through the Fire

Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, choreographer Pam Tanowitz, and poet Natasha Trethewey Read More

Pam Tanowitz: Out of the Shadows

Pam Tanowitz is among the finest choreographers in modern dance. But she refuses to put her feet up. Read More