Camille A. Brown performing at the Bessie's. Photo credit: Yi-Chun Wu. Rarely are dancers celebrated for their work. They almost never break free from an attentive gaze that comes with constant critique and comparison. In the studio, teachers correct every articulation, striving for perfection in the human body. On the stage, critics dissect performers' motions, searching for error. As unrealistic as Black Swan might have been, the film captured one thing beautifully: dance is a stressful art fo...
The Bessie's: The Dance Community Awards Excellence Among Its Members
The Huffington Post - 23 Oct 2015 23:18
Camille A. Brown performing at the Bessie's. Photo credit: Yi-Chun Wu. Rarely are dancers celebrated for their work. They almost never break free from an attentive gaze that comes with constant critique and comparison. In the studio, teachers correct every articulation, striving for perfection in the human body. On the stage, critics dissect performers' motions, searching for error. As unrealistic as Black Swan might have been, the film captured one thing beautifully: dance is a stressful art fo...
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