The Practice, Vol. 1: How Your Favorite Creatives, Makers, & Scientists Live Out Their Art

For our first interview, we have ballerina and artist Kira (@Kiraelon) at the Dance Theatre of Harlem on the practices that nourish her, her daily routines, and her inspirations.

My original username and the title of this Substack started as a reminder to me: If you ever want to make good art, you need to get very okay with making a lot of bad art, most days. It was a guiding light for me, and has unfolded into what I share over the years.

It’s important that people get to understand and see how meaningful work comes into being,…