Sophie Bress

Sophie Bress is a journalist and dance critic. She regularly contributes to Dance Magazine and Fjord Review, and has also written for The New York Times, NPR, Observer, Pointe, and Dance Teacher.

Training

The Art of Dancing Without Music

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Meredith Monk sits on a bed covered in a purple duvet. Here reddish brown hair is in twin braids resting on either shoulder. She wears a black jacket and red-brown trousers and boots. To one side is a set of shelves teeming with colorful books and framed photos. On the walls are tapestries and images of Hindu deities. The walls are white and slatted.

News

An Upcoming Book Continues Celebrations of Meredith Monk’s 80th

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Young woman massaging her foot

Health & Body

How to Identify and Treat Plantar Fasciitis

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a male and female dancer dressed in western style clothing dancing on an outdoor stage

Training

How Working on Communication Skills Can Strengthen Your Partnering

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The cover of Deborah Jowitt's book "Errand Into the Maze: The Life and Works of Martha Graham" in triplicate. The title and author are in white and yellow text forming a box around a black and white image of Martha Graham, who looks severely at the camera as she stands with her hands tucked behind her back, wearing an off the shoulder black gown.

News

A New Martha Graham Biography from Deborah Jowitt

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Three dance artists move independently in a studio. One kneels, another swings their arms behind them as they step forward, and a third extends a heel and hand forward, creating straight lines and angles. All are barefoot and wearing warm rehearsal clothes.

News

Bridge Live Arts to Host Workshops on Collective Leadership Through Movement

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a large parking garage with dancers hanging over the side of each opening

Training

How to Draw Inspiration From Nondance Mediums

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a female dancer wearing black balancing on her shoulder with her legs straight up

Health & Body

A Dancer’s Guide to Managing Panic Attacks

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