Tag: Adji Cissoko

Music and movement are inextricably linked with storytelling for Adji Cissoko, Alonzo King LINES Ballet dancer and associate artistic director. In fact, Cissoko says telling stories through music and movement felt “inevitable,” something that was passed down through her Senegalese heritage.  “My family, my ancestors—we’re all storytellers,” Cissoko tells Dance Teacher. “We are called ‘griots,’ […]

As dance educators, we often spend most of our time separate from our colleagues. Standing alone at the front of a studio as a vessel of information and advice requires a strong presence, and although this kind of individuality can be empowering, the dynamic doesn’t always cater to a communal atmosphere.  In an ideal world, […]