The Creative Process with an Injury
Mariah E Mariah E

The Creative Process with an Injury

One of the things we always fear in dance is the peril of an injury – not only could this potentially end our career, but it could change our lives forever.

We have been taught to push through the pain and sickness, with no thought about the potential cost. In particular I have always tended to ignore pain or an injury until it affects my daily life as well as my dance life.

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Darvin Dances: Between the Steps
Mariah E Mariah E

Darvin Dances: Between the Steps

Between the Steps is meant to be for dance lovers and the dance curious.

In addition to interviewing local dancers in the Chicago area, Between the Steps will walk readers through the steps or rehearsal process for creating pieces. Posts will alternate between interviews, processes and an advice column for both dancers/audience members.

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