Culture UW dance pivots toward a more accessible, diverse curriculum The department is deprioritizing Eurocentric dance forms and opening courses to a wider array of students — no experience necessary. by Marcie Sillman / January 20, 2023
Culture Seattle dance company buys a church on Queen Anne Thanks to a generous patron and pastor, local company Whim W’Him will have its own space for rehearsals and a school. by Marcie Sillman / December 12, 2022
Culture Cancer doesn’t keep this Seattle dance teacher from her mission As she approaches 80, the founder of Ewajo Dance Studio believes dance is the key to health and longevity. by Marcie Sillman / March 8, 2022
Inside Crosscut How partnerships make our journalism better We work with outlets like InvestigateWest and Youth Today to bring more stories to more of you. by Mark Baumgarten / February 15, 2022 / Updated at 9:20 a.m.
Culture Seattle artists remember longtime UW professor Michael Spafford Known for his own bold — and controversial — works, the Northwest teacher was an inspiration to legions of artists. by Marcie Sillman / February 8, 2022
Culture A beloved Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer is retiring Noelani Pantastico’s last performance will be in a legendary role she made her own. by Marcie Sillman / January 31, 2022
Culture At 50, Pacific Northwest Ballet dances between its past and future Seattle’s celebrated ballet company is striving to increase diversity with a new repertory, new choreographers and new BIPOC and non-binary dancers. by Marcie Sillman / September 9, 2022
Inside Crosscut What to expect from our new Crosscut Reports podcast Host Sara Bernard teams up with Crosscut reporters to dive deeper into the stories that shape Washington. by Mark Baumgarten / September 6, 2022
Culture Podcast | What death can teach us about consciousness Science can't fully explain what life is. Three experts try anyway in a conversation about life, death and our desire to push back the expiration date. by Mark Baumgarten / August 15, 2022
Culture Podcast | How to be happier, according to science Happiness takes work. Professor Laurie Santos shares what social science says about making that work more manageable. by Mark Baumgarten / August 11, 2022