Building a Home for Contemporary Dance: Behind the Scenes with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, host Brian Hersh sits down with Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, co-founder and Artistic Director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Together, they delve into the vibrant world of contemporary dance, exploring how it reflects the here and now through collaboration, community, and creativity. Leymis shares the inspiring story behind Sarasota Contemporary Dance, her passion for collaboration, and how her Cuban heritage and public school arts programs shaped her journey as a dancer, choreographer, and leader. Discover the culture of connection she has cultivated within her company—both artistically and administratively—and hear about the upcoming season’s exciting performances, from lively musical collaborations to innovative new works by emerging choreographers. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast or curious about the intersection of art and community, this conversation is a must-listen. For tickets and more information, visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and how Sarasota Contemporary Dance stands out (02:35) Power of collaboration (05:15) Why start Sarasota Contemporary Dance? (09:15) What made you want to start dancing professionally? (13:30) Introducing this season (18:48) In-studio series For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to visitsarasota.com