Throughout his career, choreographer d. Sabela grimes has relied on a number of different mentors. One provided the connection for his move to South Africa. Another planted the seed for creating concert dance, and yet another helped him develop a deeper understanding of dance outside of movement practice. “When I think of this word ‘mentor,’ […]

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal’s Ashley Werhun has a quirky post-season hobby: mini triathlons. The race includes a 250-meter swim, a 10-kilo­meter bike ride and a 2.5-kilometer run. What can dancers get out of taking part in this very different sport? You’ll Appreciate Your Physical Possibilities stocksnap.io “It felt so good to identify as just […]

When Trey McIntyre made the announcement last year that his company would soon dissolve, dancer Ashley Werhun felt a wild range of emotions. Mostly, she was terrified about finding a new job in an unsteady dance climate. “I understood that Trey needed to explore other facets of his work, but I was sad,” says Werhun. […]