The Los Angeles Times has won an OJA award for its “Rise of the Dancefluencers” project, which was recognized for 2020 Feature in the Large Newsroom category. AdvertisementThe project was reported and written by Times Arts and Culture Reporter Makeda Easter, with story design produced by Vanessa Martínez with assistance from Alex Tatusian. The accompanying video was shot by Claire Collins, Deveion Hicksonbottom and J.R. Lizarraga, who also edited the video. The project was edited by Craig Nakano, with social media promotion led by Alexa Díaz. “I think that social media increases access to dance,” said Easter in an interview with the “Dance Boss” podcast.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 19, 2020 17:36 UTC