Jan Erkert

Jan Erkert was a professor and the head of the Department of Dance at the University of Illinois, 2006- 2022. She is the author of “Harnessing the Wind,” and is currently writing “Every Body has a Body full of Wisdom, Stories of Leadership and Life.” She is a Fulbright Scholar, a Public Voices Fellow with the National OpEd Project and Director of the University of Illinois’ Alumni OpEd Project.

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Self-Care in the Age of Brawny Machismo

The brawny machismo of yesteryear has returned with full vengeance as politicians and billionaires have…

For the Love of Falling

As a professional contemporary dancer, I’m a master of falling so it is ironic that…

Political Performative Narcissists are so entertaining – let’s just not vote for them

Nov. 7 is voting day. It’s not the big show, it’s an off-off-Broadway run not…

The Three McCarthys – Who is Pulling the Strings?

I watch in horror as the spotlight highlights the unraveling of Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker…

Looking Back on Jan. 6, Our Grief is Growing—Americans Need to Wail!

On Jan. 6, 2021, I realized how much I loved America. Not one to participate…

Stepping Down is not in the Playbook of Manly-Man Leadership

Stepping down from power is not in the playbook of manly-man leadership, which has no…

What It Means to “Trust the Body” in The Time of Trump

“Facts matter” flashes across screens constantly as an important contrast to the swirl of misinformation…