Kahina Haynes X Ashayla Byrd

In this video, Ashayla Byrd of DITD hosts a special Artist Talk with the incredible Kahina Haynes, Executive Director of The Dance Institute of Washington!

From her early start in dance, to taking on the role of a leader, Kahina talks to Ashayla about equity, arts leadership, being black in ballet, and more!

Thank you to @danceinstituteofwashington’s incredible Executive Director, @kahinahaynes for the interview, conducted by the wonderful @abyrdnyca, with @slingshotvideo on the camera! The dream team! Look for it soon! #danceconvos #blackexcellence #artisttalks!

DIRECTED / EDITED BY
David Dowling

STARRING
Kahina Haynes – Executive Director, Dance Institute of Washington
Ashayla Byrd – Dancing in the District

WRITTEN BY
Kahina Haynes
Ashayla Byrd
David Dowling

CAMERA A
Denaise Seals

CAMERA B/C
David Dowling

MUSIC BY
ddespair (The track “NaNa” was used in this video.)

FILMED ON LOCATION AT THE DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON