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J Michael Winward is an independent dance artist based in Boston. With influences in American-style ballroom, ballet, contemporary and somatic dance practices, his work places a strong focus on building connection: connection to one’s body, one’s self, one’s audience, connection between dance partners, connection within and across communities. His solo performances blend movement and memoir, and deal with a variety of topics, including: coming of age, institutional injustice, and the politics of being oneself. Through the Steps in Time program, Michael brings social ballroom dance classes and parties to assisted living and memory care communities throughout Greater Boston. Dancing with Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion (PDM), Michael works to advance the PDM mission of cultivating dance/arts literacy, advocacy and engagement. Along with Maggie Cee, Michael produces Dancing Queerly, a festival of performances, workshops, discussions, and social dance gatherings by and for the LGBT+ community, friends, and allies. www.jmichaelwinward.com
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A selection of videos about my work
A program that brings adaptive ballroom dance classes and parties to assisted living and memory care communities
A festival of performances, workshops, artist discussions, and social dance gatherings by and for the LGBT+ community and friends
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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Dance - GeneralAdditional Disciplines:
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The Steps in Time® program brings adaptive ballroom dance classes and parties to senior centers, assisted living, and memory care communities; serving dancers using mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs) and/or dancers with dementia.
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$80 - $150Teaching Settings:
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$80 - $150NEST Eligible Artist
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$200 - $500State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
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