“I was touched by the stories they shared and how willing they were to invite us into their world,” says Anderson. “Vulnerability from the choreographer helps break down some of the power structures in the room and allows the dancers to feel more comfortable being vulnerable too. They challenged and pushed us, but they were vocal about how much they believed in us.” ‘While Brown looks forward to the UW performance of his work, he says it’s the journey — the opportunity to work with students — that compels him to participate in residencies like this one.’ “I get to meet dancers and see lights turn on,” Brown says. He recalls one UW student who came to dance late and was trying to find her place in the dance world. During rehearsals, he saw her visibly gain confidence. “I could see her getting to ‘I can dance. I love to dance,’” he says. “I love seeing people discover that in the process.”
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