Kennedy Center’s new dance director, who criticized ‘woke’ ballet culture, has some history in Utah

Stephen Nakagawa recently took the job at the prestigious Washington, D.C., arts center, which has seen a shake-up started by Donald Trump.

(Kennedy Center) Stephen Nakagawa, recently installed as dance director for The Kennedy Center. Nakagawa is a former dancer for Salt Lake City's Ballet West II.

Kennedy Center’s new dance director, who criticized ‘woke’ ballet culture, has some history in Utah

Stephen Nakagawa recently took the job at the prestigious Washington, D.C., arts center, which has seen a shake-up started by Donald Trump.

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