Carla Blank has distinguished herself as a dancer, choreographer, author, director, dramaturge, teacher, editor, journalist, and Jazz musician (violinist). Author or editor of five books, she has collaborated with choreographers such as Robert Wilson and Suzushi Hanayagi. She has directed plays and multimedia performances the United States, China, and West Bank Palestinian cities. Her articles have appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle, and El Paï s (Spain). Carla Blank lives in Oakland.