Listen as Dana Tai Soon Burgess, a leading American choreographer, dancer and cultural figure, reveals how growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico incubated his creative force, while serendipity and commitment to his work shaped his flight. Dana is now Smithsonian’s first choreographer-in-residence at the National Portrait Gallery.

See Dana's Work Live. Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company will premiere "Origins of Modern Dance" on November 8 and 9, 2019. For tickets, go to www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org/events.

Interview Extras

The Power of Dreams

The Ritual of Dance

Merging the Physical and Spiritual Worlds

Reaching Artistic Success

To Future Artists..

Outtakes: Battle of the "C"s

Photo Extras

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company performance of "Tracings" at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on May 4, 2019.

Episode 8. Transcript

Download the PDF for access to the complete transcript of Dana’s interview here.

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