To the men who are my peers and colleagues (and plenty of other people in my spaces): I’ve seen a lot of “VOTE.” lately, especially since RBG died. While I’m excited you’re all (theoretically) taking your civic duty seriously, I also know that for some of you, this is what
Read MoreIn the summer of 2018, I learned – for the first time – that I’m highly empathetic. Let’s talk about what that means and why it’s important.
Read MoreI don’t like being the only gender-marginalized person in an ensemble. Let’s talk about why.
Read MoreThe sign on my refrigerator says, “LEAD WITH LOVE.” Let’s talk about what that means in a compassion-led practice.
Read MoreAs many of you know, I grew up dancing. My mom half-jokes she first enrolled me because I was a clumsy kid (fact check: this is entirely true), and when my first progress reports came in, my teacher’s primary remark was “she’s so graceful!” To this day, if you put
Read MoreI talk a lot about my relationships with men. I don’t talk as much about my relationships with women, partly because some spring from coercive solidarity.
Read MoreLet’s talk about Paying Your Dues and irresponsible gatekeeping, particularly in the Phoenix jazz community. Buckle up; this is a long one.
Read MoreMy [male] friends keep telling me “it’s better now.” Still, I have to take that with a grain of salt. Ultimately, they’re not the ones to make that call.
Read MorePhoenix may be home for now, but LA, you have my heart.
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