There are years that pass with a kind of predictable rhythm—and then there are years like this one. This year has been defined by contrast. Unexpected highs arrived without warning: recognition, awards, invitations into rooms I had not necessarily imagined entering. I’ve been approached for leadership roles beyond my current post, and with that has come a deeper, more urgent question—what does it truly mean to be a leader in the arts right now? Because right now is not simple

In today’s United States economy, volatility has perhaps become a familiar headline. Persistent inflationary pressure reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, elevated interest rates maintained by the Federal Reserve to cool demand, and continued market fluctuations tracked by major indices such as the S&P 500 have shaped consumer psychology in tangible ways. While unemployment remains comparatively stable, household purchasing behavior has shifted toward caution. Dis

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I think every choreographer knows the feeling. That strange stillness. A silence in the studio where there was once a flurry of movement...

Ballet Arkansas Company Artists, Meredith Loy and Aldrin Vendt in the titles roles of Romeo & Juliet. A year ago, we made history at...

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