Self-Care in the Age of Brawny Machismo by Jan Erkert - VISIBLE Magazine
The brawny machismo of yesteryear has returned with full vengeance as politicians and billionaires have been flexing, preening and most ironically, fist-pumping to YMCA, a song noted for decades as a gay anthem. Even Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta,
Feb 12 25February 12, 2025
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For the Love of Falling by Jan Erkert - VISIBLE Magazine
As a professional contemporary dancer, I’m a master of falling so it is ironic that the love of my life died of complications from falling. As a dancer, I find it thrilling to launch my body into space. It is a complex act in which you monitor your
Oct 09 24October 09, 2024
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Political Performative Narcissists are so entertaining – let’s just not vote for them
Nov. 7 is voting day. It’s not the big show, it’s an off-off-Broadway run not worth paying attention to, just a couple of southern governorships and abortion access in Ohio. However, those in Mississippi might want to take a look because Brandon…
Nov 06 23November 06, 2023
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The Three McCarthys – Who is Pulling the Strings?
I watch in horror as the spotlight highlights the unraveling of Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker of the House. His spine is disintegrating, and his flesh is being pulled in multiple directions. I know the feeling – as a professional dance artist, I lost…
Aug 11 23August 11, 2023
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Looking Back on Jan. 6, Our Grief is Growing—Americans Need to Wail!
On Jan. 6, 2021, I realized how much I loved America. Not one to participate in flag waving, I never considered myself a “patriot,” but an exponential sadness invaded my body that day and has never quite left. As a dancer and embodied practitioner, I…
Jan 04 23January 04, 2023
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Stepping Down is not in the Playbook of Manly-Man Leadership
Stepping down from power is not in the playbook of manly-man leadership, which has no chapter called retreat, de-escalate or let go. It appears certain that chest pumping Putin won’t step down, having already set in motion constitutional amendments,…
Apr 28 22April 28, 2022
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