Writing

Leila Mire specializes in dance writing with an interest in the intersection of dance with gender and race. She has been published for her research on “Orientalism and the Perpetuation of Racist Stereotypes in the Nutcracker” and maintains several of the most read articles during her time with HerCampus George Mason. She has also written for Maryland Theatre Guide, Writer’s Department, portdeblog, Arlington Magazine, and Sequoyah Hills Magazine. 

Her interest in expanding the reach of dance writing has led her to speak at George Mason University and represent the Fairfax Arts Council in advocacy efforts. In 2018 she was awarded the “Excellence in Dance Writing Award” from George Mason University. She currently writes as a blogger and is staffed by ThinkingDance.com. 

Link to Formal Publications:

For access to my undergraduate research journal entitled, "Orientalism and the Perpetuation of Stereotypes in the Nutcracker" please refer to the link below and turn to page 72. 

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Links to Informal Publications:

Maryland Theatre Guide: 

• Concert Review: 'Cirque Goes Hollywood' at Strathmore Music Center

"Dance Review: 'Voyagers: A Dance Among the Planets' at the Kennedy Center Family Theatre

• "Dance Review: 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker' at Strathmore Music Center" 

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• "Dance Review: 'Step Afrika! Celebrating 25 Years' at Strathmore Music Center"

• "Dance Review: 'Snow White' by Ballet Theatre of Maryland

• "Dance Review: 'Bad Boys of Ballet' as part of Maryland Concert Series"

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Additional Features: 

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• ​Company E Press

• ​Broadway Stars

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Arlington Magazine:

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• "5 Hairstyles That Say 'Summer'"

HerCampus:

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• "What I Learned in College is.."

• "5 Habits All Women Should Commit to for Spring Cleaning" 

• "Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Another Story Among Many"

• "Manspreading and Space as a Feminist Issue" 

• "Alternate Spring Breaks: A Chance to Give Back"

• "How Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is Destigmatizing Mental Illness

• "Say Hell No to Lady Friendly Doritos" 

• "Feminist Books and Podcast Essentials for 2018"

• "5 Ways Trump and Santa Aren't So Different"

• "Weinstein Isn't Just a Person. He's a Culture.

• "Upcoming Dance Shows at Mason"

• "Why Aren't We Talking About Mental Health in America?"

• "Is My Halloween Costume Appropriate?"

• ​"The 5 Best Places to Shop Feminist Merchandise" 

• "This Company is Selling Faux Feminism. And We're Not Buying It."