For 10 years, Beacon has shone a powerful light on the vast array of dance talent in the Tampa Bay area. Choreographers who create in all...
Dancer Helen Hansen French worked with her longtime friend, artist Sharon McCaman, to develop a palette of movement to complement the Look Touch Move exhibit at...
Whatever the reason, modern dance is the performing art that gets the least amount of attention in our arts-rich community. That’s not to say there isn’t...
Juilliard-trained dancer and choreographer Helen Hansen French returned to her hometown six years ago to find little in the way of organization among creative movement-makers. “Dance...
Helen Hansen French returned to St. Petersburg, her hometown, five years ago and immediately noticed – how could she not? – the cultural renaissance taking place....
There are quite a few professional dancers in St. Petersburg, says Helen Hansen French, who is herself one. But since the city has no professional dance...
