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Mike Vargas is a virtuosic listener.  His compositions, performances, collaborations, and improvisations are informed by his surroundings.  On the stage, he draws from his bank of musical memory. For dance,…

“I just do my way...If I am happy, people’s opinions are just their opinions,” said South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza.  Artistic determination emerged as the theme of the evening at…

Enter a world of golden bodies that whiz and stare, breaching divine grace one moment and repulsive barbary the next. Masked creatures wander into your periphery; animalistic movement and sound…

When it comes to healthy collaboration, festival co-teachers Sarah Pearson and Patrik Widrig could write a book.  “I’m not big on ownership of ideas,” Sarah says, “everyone in the room…

“You gotta take care of your feet; they’re your instrument. Give ‘em some love. You know, massage, stretch, massage again...talk sweetly to them.” -Student

Lunchtime table: Art Discussions and shared laughter Feed every hunger. -Brianna

  Greetings, dance enthusiast! This is Brianna Hall, one of your guides to the beauty and madness of Bates Dance Festival, 2011. Exciting things are happening here every day, and…