Creating safe and liberating spaces in dance
At the beginning of the year, I had the pleasure of speaking to MK Abadoo, a choreographer, organizer, and educator based in the DMV. An excerpt of our interview.
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Creating safe and liberating spaces in dance
Choreographer and organizer MK Abadoo on the importance of community-led, inclusive work.
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