I have been interested in exploring words from a dancer’s lens since noticing how certain words feel in my body. In my piece “My Angry Mob vs Flash Mob Philosophy,” I refer to the use of the word ‘resistance’ as it shows up in social and political change movements.

I was so exhausted by this word. It felt relentless and unforgiving. So I set out to explore it through the body. If I’m being honest, I set out to prove that ‘resistance’ is not the right word or concept to bring about social or political change.

But of course (and luckily), it’s more nuanced than that.

Pantone recently announced the 2026 color of the year as “Cloud Dancer”.

I love everything about this.

As a dancer, it’s obvious why the color’s name delights me. Yet it’s so much more than that. Like great art, the real story lies in the creative process behind it and the way people respond to it.

The world is changing.

Sometimes we feel like change needs to be serious, solemn, or even angry. Words like 'fight' and 'resistance' are commonly used to drive social or political change.

As a dancer, I feel the momentum of those words which has led to my Angry Mob vs Flash Mob philosophy. Let me paint a picture.