Disability and Dance with Kayla Hamilton
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Qudsiya chats with Kayla Hamilton, the Bessie Award-winning dancer, educator and consultant.
Her performance, choreographic and disability arts work has been presented by institutions across the US. In July 2024, Kayla announced the creation of Circle O, a new cultural organization established by and for black disabled and other multiply marginalized creatives.
In this episode, Kayla shares her origin story and how it has informed her approach to being a creative maker, and how she engages with communities through artistic expression. Kayla views disability as both subject and method.
About the guest:
Kayla Hamilton
Kayla Hamilton is a Texas-born, Bronx-based performance maker, dancer, educator, and consultant. She is a Bessie Award-winning dancer and her performance, choreographic, and disability arts work has been presented by institutions across New York City and the U.S. In July of 2024 she announced the creation of Circle O, a new cultural organization established by and for Black Disabled and other multiply marginalized creatives.
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