Q: What have been some challenges in your pre-professional or professional dance career?

I think most of my challenges have come from within myself. There were barriers and obstacles that I had to get over in my own spirit and soul. Now, I am in a place where I know that my talent, and the talent we are given as artists, is ours. It’s our gift that we own, that we possess, that we have responsibility over, that no one can take away from us, or diminish. No one can put out that fire. One of my earliest challenges was not owning or knowing my worth...

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Q: Using the idea of “worldmaking” how do you imagine the performing arts world after the pandemic?

I feel like, in this space, it is so interesting because everyone in every show is in the same boat. I think this is where we can all learn that we are all the same. We realize what is most important to us. We come back more grateful and aware of what is most important to us individually, and how to make sure we are taking care of ourselves in times of distress. If you haven't saved up or learned about a way to have a safety net, now is the time to plan that. It’s like a reality check. Having a freelance life comes with the responsibility of taking care of yourself financially, physically, mentally. This is the time to reevaluate your own health...