sean dorsey Archives

A group of dancers in white t-shirts are photographed from the waist up on a darkened stage. Most of them are hidden except for their outstretched arms and splayed hands. At the center of the group, Dorsey's upturned face is visible, bathed in light. His eyes are closed, and he holds his hands out in front of his chest, with the palms turned upward in supplication.

Trans Artist and Activist Sean Dorsey on How Dance Can Meet This Political Moment

On his first day in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders limiting the rights of transgender and nonbinary Americans, from stating that the U.S. government would recognize only male and female genders to removing gender options from passports. His orders targeted rights and protections attained through years of courageous advocacy. And award-winning […]

Claudia Bauer April 1st, 2025

Four dancers in brightly colored costumes are shown from the knees up. In unison, they hike up on knee, the same hand raised in a fist overhead.

Summer Dance Festival Season Hits Full Swing

Summer dance festival season is heating up across the country—and the pond.

Courtney Escoyne June 25th, 2024

Yuan Yuan Tan stands flat footed, arching back so her spine is nearly level with the ground as she stares at her upraised hands, ash falling onto and around her. Her dark hair is loose and falls behind her; she wears a white dress that drapes to the dark stage and matching white pointe shoes.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in January 2024

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, departures, awards, and accomplishments from January 2024, plus new or newly available funding opportunities for dance artists and organizations.

Courtney Escoyne February 2nd, 2024

Russell Janzen hovers above the floor, feet crossed in a low fifth. He arches forward slightly, looking out over an arm extended in parallel to his legs. He wears a fitted yellow top and dark green tights. The backdrop is dark grey; he casts a shadow on the pale grey marley.

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in June 2023

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from June 2023.

Courtney Escoyne July 3rd, 2023

Three Choreographers on Making Memoiristic and Biographical Works

How do you turn writing into a dance? How do you mine your own trauma without re-experiencing it? Dance Magazine talked to Dorsey and two other choreographers making biographical and memoiristic work to hear about their unique processes

Chava Pearl Lansky November 14th, 2022

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in November 2021

Here are the latest promotions, appointments and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from the last month. Comings & Goings At Pacific Northwest Ballet, Elle Macy has been promoted to principal, Miles Pertl and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan to soloist. At Ballet West, Jenna Rae Herrera has been promoted to principal. At Carolina Ballet, Sam […]

Courtney Escoyne December 3rd, 2021

6 Fresh Festivals and Premieres We've Got Our Eyes On This Month

This month, festivals are unfolding in the Bay Area and thought-provoking premieres are making their debuts in New York City—and it’s all available to watch online. Meanwhile, across the pond, a show that got its start as a livestreamed event is being adapted for live, in-person audiences. Here’s what we have our eye on. Drawing […]

Courtney Escoyne May 31st, 2021

News of Note: What You Might Have Missed in September 2020

Here are the latest promotions, appointments and departures, plus notable awards and accomplishments, from the last month. Comings & Goings At American Ballet Theatre , Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, Skylar Brandt, Thomas Forster, Calvin Royal III and Cassandra Trenary have been promoted to principal, Gabe Stone Shayer to soloist. At Pennsylvania Ballet, Jack Thomas […]

Courtney Escoyne October 1st, 2020