Today we have a veeerrrrry exciting guest, Harper Watters. Harper is a soloist for the Houston Ballet, and a goddamn long-legged beauty to watch. His videos have been featured on Elle Magazine, Marie Clare, and Urban Outfitters, and he’s worked with photographers like Mike Ruiz, Gerardo Vizmanos, and Ryan Pfluger for The New Yorker. He’s been featured in the pages of Risk, Dance Magazine, and on the cover of Dance Spirit, has worked with leading choreographers including Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon, and has performed on international stages in Guatemala, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, and numerous US cities. His YouTube web series The Pre Show documents the behind-the-scenes stage life of professional dancers, so definitely check that out.
We kiki about the exciting Biden-Harris win, #BlackDancersMatter and social/class privilege in the ballet world, Harper's use of social media and other creative partnerships in his career.
Check out the interview on video at:
https://youtu.be/VqQZa6KQR6w
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