09/01/2026
THE OASIS DANCE JOURNAL RETURNS!!
In June 2024, as MoBBallet’s Pathways to Performance premiered at the Kennedy Center, we hosted our first Dance Writers Workshop: Examining the Role, Responsibilities, and Relevance in the Evolving Ecosystem of the Field, supported by .
This gathering marked the first phase in developing new criteria and standards for dance writing that reflect where the field is today. It was there that the concept for The Oasis Dance Journal: A Home for Conscious Critique and Ethical Commentary was born.
In July 2026, MoBBallet collaborated with to host eight dance writers and editors for the second iteration of this vital work. Coming out of that residency, MoBBallet Founder Theresa Ruth Howard curated the Standards for Responsible Dance Writing: A Framework for Ethical Practice and Service to the Field.
Today, we are proud to relaunch The Oasis Dance Journal with our inaugural issue, introducing the ethical standards that will guide and define our work.
To read the full statement visit MoBBallet.org
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