Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence

Andrea Isaacs, the creator of EnneaMotion, has been a trustworthy guide in the personal and spiritual realms for thirty years. Learn about her signature method and find out how the enneagram can transform you life.

Zorina Wolf is a well-loved leader in the world of rhythm. Her new book Whole Person Drumming tells her story and provides readers with an entire system and wealth of tips for bringing the joy of rhythm and embodiment into day to day life. Learn about her history with Baba Olotunji and TaKeTiNa and her insights and wisdom gained from a life in rhythm.

Erica Hornthal is a leader in the world of Dance Movement Therapy and in this interview you'll learn a great deal about the field and how the practice helps a wide variety of people ranging from young kids to the elderly.

Sofiah Thom is an all-around somatic pioneer with a wealth of experience and an original approach. Learn about her unique offerings and her history in the field of conscious dance.

Wendy Roman is a well-loved leader trained in several modalities including the Nia Technique, Soul Motion, and Dance Our Way Home. She created the Rhythmwood Retreat together with her husband building the lodge and studio from materials sourced directly from the land. She has an inspiring story and an enlivening spirit that is sure to bring joy to your day. You'll also learn about the Rhythmwood Soul Journey she is hosting this summer and find out more about the wonders of the Bruce Peninsula in Northern Ontario. Enjoy!  

We cover a wide range of topics and get deep into some movement philosophy in this second interview with the founder of Movement Medicine. One of the most articulate and well-spoken leaders in the field, celebrating the publication of his new book on the practice.

This is an amazing interview that's full of insights and practical tips for anyone with kids or an interest in Dance/Movement Therapy in general. Dr. Lori Baudino is an inspiring leader in the field who loves helping parents and families communicate better and flow with more ease and grace through the application of "Body Knowledge." Enjoy this talk and pass it on to any parents you know!

Super inspiring interview with a leader in inter-species communication, JoAnna Mendl-Shaw is a long-time innovator bringing horses and dancers together in a wide variety of settings. Learn about what we have to gain about developing presence and being in the moment when we consciously dance with these remarkable creatures.

Jamie Marich is the creator of Dancing Mindfulness and author of the book by the same name. She's the founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, an educational organization dedicated to serving a variety of populations. Learn how her practice has evolved over the years, and find out why a moving mindfulness practice is so effective. Visit http://www.dancingmindfulness.com to learn more!

Meet Avital Miller, dancer, healer, author, and health and wellness advisor. After turning her own supposedly incurable health conditions around she became inspired to learn how to help others along the holistic path. Her groundbreaking book project contains 23 stories of healing against the odds to inspire a new awareness and positive beliefs in anyone facing challenges. Learn more about her book at: www.healinghappensbook.com And join her mailing list or contact her for one-on-one work at: www.avitalmiller.com

This interview will blow your mind, his story of meeting his mentor is beyond belief!Enjoy this amazing conversation!

Alana Shaw is the founding director of Turning the Wheel, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the leadership and embodiment skills of the upcoming generation of leaders.

Born dancing at Esalen, and tasked with carrying the torch of 5Rhythms after the passing of his mother Gabrielle Roth, Jonathan describes his early journey and what it's like to sit at the helm of arguably the world's most influential conscious dance modality.

You'll have a much better understanding of Contact Improv and the dynamic global culture around it after listening to this interview with environmental lawyer / documentary film producer. Listen now and host a screening party when 'An Intimate Dance' is released!

You'll be inspired by the depth and clarity of Banafsheh's approach to life, movement, and spirit. This Iranian-born master dance artists 'transformational philosophy' is grounded in the work of Rumi and carries with it an element of the ancient, eternal, and mystic.

Meet the man who is behind a movement towards logical way of rearing our children. In a recent article in Esquire Magazine "The Drugging of the American Boy" where they note the shocking statistics on ADHD medication in the US, Howard's Nurtured Heart Approach is highlighted as a holistic light shining in the darkness of the pharmacutical jungle. Just like Howard's work, this show will warm your heart! Learn more at: www.childrenssuccessfoundation.com

Exciting conversation with two of the main leaders behind Open Floor Movement and Open Floor International.

Ekayani is the singularly-titled inspiration behind Yoga on the Dance Floor. Together with creative partner and electronic dance musician Tom Glide, they offer a music and dance experience that is on another level. She knows the lore behind the lyrics, and infuses everything she touches with spirit. You'll want to download their entire album, or at least a track or two on iTunes, and tell your festival or event promoter friends about Ekayani and Yoga on the Dance Floor, and they will be thanking you for the hot tip after they book the hottest headliner their show has had in years. 

You are going to have a much deeper understanding of the transformative power of dance in peoples lives after listening to this interview. Learn how she has established a program with in a very difficult system, and the many different ways it is having a positive effect on people. Movement helps these troubled woman create metaphors that allow them to step into different lives.

Delighted to feature a mover and shaker from up north that's been on our radar for a long time. She's got a great story to tell going back to the early days of disco and how the freedom she found in those clubs led to a life dedicated to movement. Prepare to be inspired and get ready for some contagious enthusiasm!

Today you are meeting Kellita, an award-winning showgirl and burlesque dancer, and creator of the transformative mentorship program designed to unleash your inner showgirl and lead you to the streets of San Francisco for Carnaval. In this bright and lively interview, you'll be inspired by the levels of consciousness that are connected through her innovative work and be delighted by her infectious positive energy. Enjoy!

With a background in multiple disciplines including Japanese Butoh and radical environmentalism, 'Momo' is a mover and shaker on the rise that you should know about. She's an articulate advocate for the body's role in our lives and the environment, and with an eco-movement retreat off the grid in the wilds of British Columbia she's really walking the talk. (and chopping the wood ;-) 

This man's work is in total alignmenet with our work here at Dance First. In this interview you'll learn how policy as changing and how holistic methods are being recognized as beneficial to a wide variety of populations in need. Jim works on the front lines in conflicts and war zones around the world, bringing the methods of mind-body awareness to people dealing with PTSD and a variety of other conditions. Please enjoy this interview and learn more about Jims work at www.cmbm.org

Adelle has a vibrant spirit and inspiring attitude. Learn how her childhood vision gave her a thread to her current work. This leader is a powerhouse in her local community, and has put San Antonio on the map as a mecca for movement.

Sridhar has an amazing story that rarely gets told, we're treated to a tour of turning points along the journey from humble health food pioneer to leading festival phenomenon. Learn about his work with Ram Dass and his vision for spreading the Bhakti and Shakti vibes.

Shooting a different dance video every day for a year might seem daunting for some, but not for Mary Pinizzotto. Armed with only a laptop and a handheld video camera, she succeeded in creating a 365 video body of work. Ranging from tango at Target to waltzing in Walmart and even dancing with bikers on the interstate in Utah. As a current Soul Motion protégé with roots in professional ballroom dance, she has a lot to teach us about presence, perseverance, and persuading the public to move.

Filled with tips and practical advice for facilitators who are eager to cultivate transformation into their practices, this interview with Katie Hendricks will inspire you to bring your gifts to the world. Drawing on her diverse background as a dancer, dance therapist, and relationship expert, she connects the dots between some of the most important points made during the Body Intelligence Summit. I’m grateful to introduce this leader to my listeners, I guarantee that you are in for a treat!

In one of our most inspiring interviews to date, Gay Hendricks shares his early fall into embodiment, and names some very interesting figures along the way, including Ram Dass fresh from his first trip to India, and Jack Downing a Rolfing pioneer. Plus he said I asked one of the best questions he's had in over 2,500 interviews, so I hope you'll agree, this is a special chat.

Sondra Fraleigh is a living legend who has an incredible depth of knowledge about the roots and origins of somatics and movement therapy. She's one of very few people fortunate enough to have studied under Mary Wigman, widely regarded as one of the formative figures in the development of what's known today as dance therapy.   www.consciousdancer.com

You'll learn some fascinating things about Nia and the inspirational leader at the helm. Debbie shares some key insights into the evolution of one of the worlds top modalities, and reveals her secret to staying sharp on human anatomy. She's truly a dynamic leader and a huge contributor to the movement. I'm thrilled to share her with you! www.consciousdancer.com  

Wide ranging interview with Medicine Dance's Fred Sugerman. We discussed many juicy topics including the edge between performance and witnessing, cultural shifts toward embodiment, and the value of immersions and retreats. LA-based Sugarman is a real visionary with a great approach to movement and life.

This is a lively recap of the Body Intelligence Summit. We're both excited about the themes and throughlines that appeared and devoted most of this call to connecting the dots between the wide range of participants in the summit. Lamara and I produced the Body Intelligence Summit together with Gay & Katie Hendricks and the Shift Network and she'll be working with me on some episodes of this podcast.

Partner dancing improvisational maestro Wren LaFeet tells us how it all got started and where it's going.

In which Samantha relates the surpising stories of her early years and more.

A delightful conversation with Cynthia Winton-Henry about leadershipo, play and improvisation, the pillars of InterPlay.

A one-on-one conversation with the energetic founder of JourneyDance, Toni Bergins.

Inspiring interview conducted by Mark Metz and Jade Blackadar with Daria Halprin at the historic Mountain Home Studios in Marin where she and her mother Anna Halprin have developed the Life/Art Process.