Posed and Answered with Christian Burns of Burnswork
“I don’t think I’ve ever felt more aware of capitalism in my life as I do now. In general I feel really sad about the commercialization and commodification of choreographic product. So much pressure to self-promote, self-market, self-brand. Obviously the internet has liberated ‘the small guy’ for having a shot at creating new opportunities, but the constant chase to connect is killing something about the nature of the work itself.”
Maurya Kerr Selfie
Posed and Answered with Maurya Kerr of tinypistol
Maurya Kerr founded tinypistol after a twelve year career with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. tinypistol has been honored by a 2011 Hubbard Street National Choreographic Competition award, a 2012 CHIME grant affording her the opportunity to work in mentorship with Alex Ketley, and a University of Minnesota 2014/15 Cowles Visiting…
20 Questions with Laurel Keen
Laurel Keen is a principal dancer with Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet.
1. What is your breakfast of choice?
“Granola and decaf.”
2. What is your pre-performance ritual?
“Finding some time to myself, ipod and emergen-C-y.”
