Womanica

Rukmini Devi Arundale (1904-1986) used her love of movement to revitalize an Indian classical dance. This week of Womanica is guest hosted by Lauren Iannotti! Lauren is the Editor in Chief of Real Sim...

30 Maalis 20234min

Rossa Matilda Richter (c. 1860-1937) defied expectations — and gravity — to become one of the first ever people to fly through the air as a  human cannonball. This week of Womanica is guest hosted by ...

29 Maalis 20235min

Pearl Primus (1919-1994) was a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and anthropologist who used dance to unify and uplift the African American identity and experience. This week of Womanica is guest hosted...

28 Maalis 20238min

Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (1901-1975) was a famous aviator, horseback rider, and adventurer. This week of Womanica is guest hosted by Lauren Iannotti! Lauren is the Editor in Chief of Real Simple,...

27 Maalis 20236min

Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was the dancer whose career created the Cult of the Ballerina. She was so beloved, some of her fans once bought, seasoned and ate a pair of her ballet slippers. This month, ...

24 Maalis 20235min

Maria Spelterini (1853-1912) was a legendary tightrope walker known for being the first and only woman to cross Niagara Gorge on a wire. This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, st...

23 Maalis 20236min

Mae Young (1923-2014) was a tough-as-nails trailblazer in women's wrestling. After making her debut during the golden age of wrestling, she had a second act – and became the first person to wrestle in...

22 Maalis 20236min

Lola Montez (1821-1861) was a dancer and actress who performed across Europe and the United States. Her dancing supported her independent lifestyle, catapulted her to celebrity, and even influenced Ge...

21 Maalis 20236min