By Silva Laukkanen I have had the opportunity and privilege to participate in dance conferences and festivals over the years. Some were massive gatherings with hundreds of participants
Growing The Network of Integrated Dance Read More »
By Rebecca Garcia I am Rebecca Garcia, a senior Dance Studies student at Texas State University and an intern with Art Spark Texas. I have grown a passion
“The Perfect Dancer” Read More »
By Silva Laukkanen Soldier… Educator…Barney the Dinosaur. These are just a few of the titles that our May Artist of the Month David Voss has held throughout his extraordinary
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by Eric Clow As someone who lives with significant physical limitations, I know all too well the obstacles that prevent people with disabilities from getting out and being
Don’t Dis the Vote is about Power Read More »
By Karenne H. Koo I have always danced. An early childhood memory was of me throwing my little body in waves of spastic movements coordinated with sounds of outraged
DANCING IN COMMUNITY Read More »
By Silva Laukkanen. I must confess that I didn’t know where to begin with this conversation about Susie Angel because she is so many amazing things at once—but
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by Silva Laukkanen The late Jean Kennedy Smith, former ambassador to Ireland, was also the founder of Very Special Arts (VSA), an internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to creating
Making Pieces About Peace Read More »
Shaking Our Ground by Silva Laukkanen After a couple years of research, planning and a whole lot of educational and touching discussions, Emmaly Wiederholt and I are about
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To all our Art Spark friends and family, Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Amid growing concerns of COVID-19, we are monitoring developments related to
Class Cancellations due to COVID-19 Concerns Read More »
Here’s what’s happening with Art Spark Dance and Body Shift in 2020 As the Director of Integrated Dance here at Art Spark Texas, when I look at what
2020: Art Spark Dance and Body Shift Read More »