Performing Arts and Disability: Leadership, Inclusion, and Training

As part of the AXIS Dance Company Residency at Boston University March 13-18, 2017, we are pleased to present this symposium featuring regional arts leaders and artists. The symposium will include a panel discussion, break out sessions, and a closing reception. This will be a time for us to collectively explore issues, resources, advocacy, progress, and next steps in advancing the inclusion of artists with disabilities in the performing arts. The panel discussion and breakout wrap up will be live-streamed by symposium co-sponsor HowlRound. Panelists include: Keith Jones – Poet, President & CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences. Judith Smith – Dancer, Choreographer, Founder & Artistic Directer – AXIS Dance Company. Yo-El Cassel – Assistant Professor, Movement at Boston University. John Killacky – Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Beth Peters – Director, Actor, Educator. Moderated by: Charles Washburn – Vice President and COO, VSA Massachusetts – The State Organization on Arts and Disability. This event is free, but you must RSVP. The AXIS Dance Company residency is sponsored by The BU Arts Initiative, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Dance Program, and Disability Services.