Walking—and Dancing—in Alex Wong's Very Special Shoes | How Art Changed Me

When Alex Wong first appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” his talent and athleticism made him an instant fan favorite. But after a devastating Achilles injury nearly ended his career, Wong had to rebuild physically and consider his relationship to dance. In this episode of “How Art Changed Me, Alex opens up about healing through movement and mental health in the dance world — plus the shoes he still keeps as a reminder of his ever-evolving journey.

In this episode:
• How Alex Wong first began dancing
• Coping with a devastating injury
• The evolution from ballet to Broadway
• What joy and authenticity mean to him now

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