DANCERS & MOTHERHOOD - XIN YING & GRACE WHITWORTH
Xin - Mother of one. Principal, Martha Graham Dance Company
Grace - Mother of one. Rehearsal Director, Yue Yin Dance Company
Join Dance Mama Founder/CEO, Lucy McCrudden for episode 2 (series 4) of our podcast - Dance Mama In Conversation - speaking with Grace Whitworth and Xin Ying from @dancersandmotherhood – an Instagram Account created by four dancers based in the USA (including Ingrid Silva and Allison DeBona).
With shared aims of improving inclusivity for parents in dance globally, Grace (Rehearsal Director, Yue Yin Dance Company) and Xin (Principal, Martha Graham Dance Company) talk with Lucy about their personal experiences of becoming mothers and what it takes to sustain their careers in dance.
The conversation explores the challenges logistically, culturally and physically as well as highlighting recent research, projects and initiatives including International Parenting and Dance Network to address these issues.
