Behind the Scenes of a Justin Peck Ballet
The blood, sweat, and tears that go into making a dance work is not news to many SeattleDances readers or writers, many of whom are… Read More »Behind the Scenes of a Justin Peck Ballet
Imana Gunawan
Imana Gunawan, a Texas-born Indonesian, is a Seattle-based multimedia journalist and dance artist. She recently graduated cum laude with a B.A. in journalism and dance from the University of Washington, where she received the Pioneer Newsgroup Excellence in Journalism Award and the Dance Program Scholarship for recognizing the confluence of theory, practice, and creativity in dance. She has worked with the Chamber Dance Company (Seattle), GIGI Dance Company (Indonesia), Staibdance (Atlanta), Jennifer Salk, Amy O’Neal, Mary Sheldon Scott, and Rachael Lincoln, among others. Her choreography has been presented in Seattle, Jakarta, and New York. Outside of dance, her journalism focuses on international politics, underrepresented communities, and culture—which often seep into her dance work. She currently works as editor for Breaking News under NBC News Digital, podcast producer at Humanosphere, and dancer with Au Collective. http://imanagunawan.com.
Black Arts Take the Stage at Showing Out
Velocity Dance Center’s Founders Theater was filled to the brim on Sunday, February 28, with faces of the young and the old, of seasoned dancemakers… Read More »Black Arts Take the Stage at Showing Out
No Longer Invisible in Rambunctious 2.0
This year’s Black History Month has been a busy one nationwide, with conversations on the value of black lives happening in spaces ranging from presidential… Read More »No Longer Invisible in Rambunctious 2.0
Inner Galactic Delivers Emotional Odyssey
Inner Galactic: odyssey of the heart, performed November 13–14 at Velocity Dance Center, took audiences on a journey through an emotional vortex. Created and produced… Read More »Inner Galactic Delivers Emotional Odyssey
Memories of zoe | juniper at the Frye
Fiber optics, both real and imagined, permeated zoe|juniper’s most recent multi-disciplinary installation at the Frye Arts Museum. The company took over a room at the… Read More »Memories of zoe | juniper at the Frye
Dynamism, Athleticism Abound at Men In Dance
Longtime patrons of Against the Grain/Men in Dance have been asking for the festival to become an annual event, as opposed to a biennial one.… Read More »Dynamism, Athleticism Abound at Men In Dance
Exploring connections at Made in Seattle
Visceral and eclectic choreography took center stage October 9-11 at Velocity Dance Center’s annual Made In Seattle program. This year, the double bill included performances… Read More »Exploring connections at Made in Seattle
Pat Graney’s Girl Gods: All the Rage
If at any point in life you ever wonder, “Why are women always so damn angry?” Pat Graney has good reasons for you. In her… Read More »Pat Graney’s Girl Gods: All the Rage
UW Dance Celebrates 50th With Diverse Offerings
The mothership that is the UW Dance Program is calling its little ones home this October in honor of celebrating the program’s rich history. To… Read More »UW Dance Celebrates 50th With Diverse Offerings
Zesty Grooves At Ate9’s Homecoming
Homecomings are always a celebratory affair, but even more so when the centerpiece of the celebration is Danielle Agami and her LA-based troupe, Ate9 dANCEcOMPANY.… Read More »Zesty Grooves At Ate9’s Homecoming