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Justine Lindsay is the first openly trans cheerleader in the NFL
The 29-year-old announced joining the Carolina Panthers TopCats earlier this year. Lindsay says she will continue to "inspire and help my African American beautiful trans sisters."

Even vampires get the blues: One ballet dancer’s pandemic return to an Oregon center stage
Chris Kaiser dances the title role in the Oregon Ballet Theatre's presentation of "Dracula." Being sidelined by the pandemic was its own challenge in unmet hunger.
Powwow dancing meets yoga in the life and artistry of Acosia Red Elk
Umatilla tribal member Acosia Red Elk travels the world as a champion powwow dancer, yoga teacher and collaborator with artists ranging from Portugal. The Man to Indigenous Enterprise. Her goal is to promote Indigenous healing through movement and dance.

Daniel Giron Can Make You Vogue
Daniel Giron is teaching Portland to vogue and creating a more beautiful, inclusive city along the way.

Suspended Moment: 2 Artists Explore Atomic Legacy
Visual artist Yukiyo Kawano and choreographer Meshi Chavez talk about the show they brought to Los Alamos, Hanford, and now Portland.
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From Vietnam War Refugee To Renowned Oregon Dancer
Marrying modern choreography with traditional Southeast Asian dance, Minh Tran formed Minh Tran & Company, becoming a prolific choreographer and sought-after educator.
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Conor Oberst | Portland Japanese Garden Reopens | YA Stars Laini Taylor And Sunshine Girl | Blitzen Trapper's Rock Opera
This week on "State of Wonder," the Portland Japanese Garden gets a huge expansion, two best-selling fantasy authors build worlds of magic and ghosts, Portland rockers' sci-fi musical, and more.

Composer Kenji Bunch On Collaborating With Eugene Ballet On 'Snow Queen'
Principal dancer Danielle Tolmie suits up as the vivacious, domineering Snow Queen in the Eugene Ballet production.

Portland Choreographer Jayanthi Raman's 'Duality' Hits Political Hurdle
Jayanthi Raman has been staging internationally renowned shows in Portland for nearly 30 years. This one had a small hiccup.

Climate Change Bills | Music Of Grief | Sports Marketing | World Championship Irish Dancing
We hear what climate change bills lawmakers are thinking about. We discuss the music of grief. Then we turn to the business of university sports marketing. We end the hour with an in-depth look at the Irish Dancing World Championship.