Dana Caspersen

Dana Caspersen, MS, is a conflict engagement specialist, TEDx speaker, award-winning performing artist, and the bestselling author of "Conflict Is an Opportunity: 20 Fundamental Decisions for Navigating Difficult Times" and "Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution".

Dana works globally with individuals, groups, and communities, integrating conflict engagement practices with choreographic design to create innovative training methods and public dialogue models. Her books have been translated into eight languages and are used internationally as training tools.

As a principal artist and leading collaborator with choreographer William Forsythe, Dana co-created and performed worldwide with Ballet Frankfurt and The Forsythe Company for over 30 years. She has received the Bessie Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in the U.S. and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award in England. Caspersen lives in Vermont and Frankfurt.

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TEDx TALK: Conflict Is a Place of Possibility

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