Assignment Task:
"Beg, Borrow, Steal (Back) - How Dance Artists in the U.S. fund their work" is Episode 6 of a six-part podcast series by choreographer and artist Miguel Gutierrez. If you enjoy listening to this episode, I highly recommend going back to listen to the other five episodes in the series. The podcast explores the political and ethical complexities of dance economics.
This particular episode gives an inside look into the ways in which a handful of contemporary dance artists are making their work in the US. Whether you see yourself working primarily as a choreographer in the future or not, you will likely be working with someone who is dealing with these complexities. What aspects of dance economics were illuminated for you in this episode? In what ways might this inform your entrance into the field? What parts of this episode left you feeling hopeful?