Art that Changes How We See the World w— Stephanie Miracle
Today’s guest is Stephanie Miracle. Stephanie is a dance artist, performer, choreographer + teacher. We met originally in undergrad, and Stephanie has since gone on to create, perform, study and teach all over the world. She holds a MFA in Dance 2014 from the University of Maryland, and is also certified in the Klein technique. Stephanie’s choreography has been described as “iconic and nuanced…with an irreverence that makes you smile unconsciously” (Rick Westerkamp review of GROOVE,2014). In addition to creating choreographies for traditional proscenium theaters her unique aesthetic finds special significance in common spaces for example, parking lots, bus stops, woman’s prisons, hallways, staircases, and rooftops. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Iowa. Read her full bio here. (Photo Pat Berrett)
we discuss
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Her journey of finding a place for herself in the dance world
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The importance of letting yourself be informed by many people
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Her studies in Germany at Folkwang, immersed in the work of Pina Bausch
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How her creative process has evolved over the years + the learning from making outside of her primary discipline
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Being interested in the Small
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Why artists are necessary to shift cultural perspectives
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What she’s learning from her students
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What having a child has contributed to her creative life
links
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Episode 32 w/ Michael J Morris
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“Turn your fucking head”, Deborah Hay
Mammals in Captivity, audio performance w/ students at University of Iowa
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