Here and Now with Sandra Bookman

Sandra Bookman interviews Jerron Herman to focus on the transformative power of movement and representation. 

Renowned choreographer and artist-in-residence Jerron Herman, celebrated for centering disabled perspectives in his work, is leading a groundbreaking initiative at the National Dance Institute (NDI).

Herman is spearheading NDI's DREAM project-Dancers Realize Excellence Through Arts and Movement-an inclusive program that reimagines what dance education can look like when accessibility and equity are at its core. His work challenges traditional narratives around who gets to dance, spotlighting creativity, agency, and excellence across all bodies and abilities.