Drinking and Dance at the End of the World

Celtic has coffee with dancer, choreographer, podcaster, and East Ender Pete Styles as they discuss pivoting due to the pandemic, being inspired by Janet Jackson, seeking knowledge from the source, the styles he uses to express his truth, differentiating between the underground and industry dance worlds, where good choreography comes from, the limits of online training, teaching non-dancers, the difference between teachers who make students better and teachers who only showcase their own dopeness, racism in the UK, the absolute necessity of the English breakfast, making a better melting pot, the origin of his podcast (5,6,7 Now What?), Life after Dance, Art vs Content Creation, and the importance of learning how to share his words with the world. To listen to 5,6,7 Now What? on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22PxaApmwsujiDVkahHUvQ?si=x33soiVtSbKWrp7xtFmViw Follow Pete on IG: @petestyles22 To help support Pete during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Venmo: petestylesfrancis

It's the meeting of the dancecasts as Celtic dives deep with dancer, scholar, and co-host of The Good Foot Podcast, Quilan "Cue" Arnold. During the course of the episode they discuss his feeling blessed and grounded in his faith, fighting games, being inspired by his first battle experience, the versatility of our Dance elders, looking up to Cebo as a role model, the many styles in which he finds self expression, claiming his heritage vs being a guest of the NYC Dance community, the honor of guestship in Hip-Hop, his journey through the world of higher education, the origin of The Good Foot Podcast, the necessity of telling the stories of Black Dance in America, the principle of competition for elevation, the significance of the cypher, responding to scrutiny, how deep conversations with elders have helped improve his dance, the connection between dance and politics, discussing sexual assault within the Dance community, feeling the impact of the legacy of Marjorie Smarth, the dream of a hip-hop university, what it means to codify art, and the foundation upon which he stands. Follow Cue on IG: @cue4christ To help support Cue during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Venmo: @quilanmatthew To read the piece by Bgirl Ntegrity: https://www.ntegrityinmotion.com/post/sexual-violence If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org ORIGINAL PHOTO BY ROBIN GALLANT

On this special One Year Anniversary episode, Celtic reconnects with the first guest of the series, Deandre Carroll, as they discuss treating books like heroin, missing the old routines of navigating the world, balancing social responsibility and personal mental health in the time of a pandemic, the limits of human understanding, pattern seeking and conspiracy theory, the advancement of vaccination, herd immunity, the global response to the murder of George Floyd, seizing upon the opportunity to advance discussions of race, the transmutation and minimization of important social issues, cancel culture and the incentive to act, voter suppression, anti-racism discussions within the Dance community, the multicultural influence of Hip-Hop, anti-Asian violence in America and the legacy of white supremacy, talking with white people about race and the white guilt phenomenon, post traumatic growth, and the process of change for the better. To email DeAndre: info@funkinetic.com To follow DeAndre on Instagram: @deandrecarroll To help support DeAndre and The Funkinetic Project during this time of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any size to: PayPal: paypal.me/funkinetic

Celtic does cocktail hour with Lindy Hopper, Waacker, and "Rebel Without a Pause" Ana Lisa Sutherland as they discuss the challenge of staying connected to Dance during a pandemic, her origins of learning Lindy Hop in Sacramento, her initial journey in Waacking, drawing her energy from the crowd, the connections between Waacking and Lindy Hop, hollow community and modern Lindy Hop events, Lindy Hoppers farming identity from Black dancers, finding resilience and thriving in fields dominated by cishet white dudes, processing colorism and light-skinned privilege, feeling isolated from family and Black culture, her recent journey with ADHD and neurodiversity, her workarounds and coping mechanisms for success, fearlessness in dancing, the Battle on the Rocks, and her next big goals in Dance. Follow Ana Lisa on Instagram: @tha_beez_neez To help support Ana Lisa during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Venmo: @AnaLIsa-Sutherland ; Paypal: @alsutherland

Hip-Hop and House Dance Veteran Brooklyn Terry kicks back with Celtic as they discuss coping with the long-term effects of the pandemic, being saved by social media, being inspired by his family and dancing in park jams as a youth, the connection between roller skating and Black dances, groove progression in his classes and workshops, what he loves to see and what could be improved in the new generation of dancers, the clubbing ecosystem and why clubbing is essential to your dance, Japan for Black Lives and anti-racism work in Japan, the role of economics in systemic racism, the origin of his journey to understanding his neurodivergence in the forms of dyslexia and ADHD, the effects and repercussions of underdiagnosing/misdiagnosing neurodivergence in Women and in the Black Community, his process to finding workarounds for managing ADHD, leaving a legacy of a better world for his children, Speakeasy TYO, and the theory behind the way he dances. To read the article quoted in this episode: https://www.additudemag.com/race-and-adhd-how-people-of-color-get-left-behind/ Workarounds mentioned for dyslexia: using the dictation and text-to-speech functions on Mac Workarounds mentioned for ADHD: https://www.goodnotes.com/ paired with one of these templates: https://www.etsy.com/market/digital_life_planner To help support Terry during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any size to: PayPal.me/bklynterry

In this episode, Celtic has tea with Vogue Fem Dancer and member of the House of Flora, Sabrina Essogho, as they discuss her first being inspired to battle by watching Toyin Sogunro, falling in love with Vogue Fem, walking in a Ball for the first time in Salt Lake City, immigrating from Gabon and repping the Gabonese community, being drawn to the study of Psychology and the need for more Black therapists, wearing her hair as a form of unapologetic self expression, discriminatory practices in public education, the Natural Hair movement and texturism, joining the House of Flora and what it means to join a House, growing up African in America and dealing with xenophobia, the disconnect between Africans and Black Americans, the connection between learning new languages and shifting how you think, media representations of Africa and the success of Black Panther, the importance of media in shaping real perception, and telepathy v telekinesis. To read about The Doll Test: https://www.naacpldf.org/ldf-celebrates-60th-anniversary-brown-v-board-education/significance-doll-test/ To watch the clip that first inspired Sabrina to battle: https://youtu.be/nY3dXGUUHn8 To help support Sabrina during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Zelle: sessogho@gmail.com

In this episode Celtic shares a drink with the crusading champion of Locking culture, Hurrikane, as they discuss his drawing inspiration from the Black community and his Haitian culture, his first experience of Locking, his origins in acting, how he realized Locking was his true calling, developing a cultural understanding of the origins of the dance, learning to act by watching Denzel Washington, breaking down his acting method, the conflict of being an artist in a traditional Haitian family, how his heritage plays into his expression, cappin culture, following the groove, the true meaning of respect, the political nature of being Black, cultural appropriation and racial discussions in the South Korean dance community, gentrifying Black dances and the myth of the Lindy Hop Revival, Locking 4 Life and the colonizing of Locking, and the role of OGs in relating to the youth and vice versa. Follow Hurrikane on Instagram: @hurrikane_alain To Register for his online Locking course: https://www.steezy.co/ https://youtu.be/G-J43BUzkmg To help support Hurrikane during this period of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Venmo: @HurrikaneAlain PayPal: @AlainLauture

In this conclusion to our first Lab Session, Celtic chops it up with Professor Lock about renaming the program Grooves B4 Moves, putting who you are ahead of what you do, adapting to the flow of life, the expectations we had going in, why I believe in paying the asking price, the importance of being vulnerable, not thinking too much v not thinking, being thoughtful towards oneself, how the program has grown in the time since I took part, the moment in the program where I stopped playing it safe, how our gifts rely on one another, how to stop comparing yourself to others, how confronting problems with groove translates to confronting problems with life, what it means to really listen to what the music wants, what an epiphany in the process really means, building a better relationship with the body, my favorite moments of the training, and how you can start this journey for yourself. Follow Professor Lock on Instagram: @professorlock Message Professor Lock for a consultation: bricejohnson81@gmail.com To help support Professor Lock during this time of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any size to: https://www.paypal.me/bricejohnson123

In this special episode, Celtic welcomes back the legendary Archie Burnett for a talk about how our perceptions of death affect how we live, remembering the legends that have passed from both the modern and vintage dance worlds, how to pay respect to and preserve the legacy of those we’ve lost, how to manage grief when the unthinkable happens, compartmentalization and acceptance, the role of perception in dealing with loss, how to take care of affairs such as living wills, explaining terms such as power of attorney and healthcare proxy, protecting the assets of your parents from the government, dealing with the arrangements of funerals, the importance of having life insurance, the nightmare of probate, and taking the fear out of end-of-life planning. Resources Mentioned in the discussion: formswift.com, legalcontracts.com, lawdepot.com, legalshield.com Follow Archie on Instagram: @demoncar0007 To help support Archie during this time of upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount via PayPal: demoncar@optonline.net

In this special episode, Celtic moderates a panel discussion between the legendary King Twan Twan, RP Boo, King Agee, and DJ April about the intersection of Juke music with Chicago Footwork, as well as the history of Chicago Footwork and where the culture is heading. Follow CFology on Instagram: @CFology King Twan Twan: @twantwan_tua RP Boo: @rp_boo_official King Agee: @kingagee_tsfc DJ April: @apthepapder

In this episode Celtic catches up with Japan's First Lady of Footwork, Miki Ishizaka, as they discuss Celtic’s horrible English lessons, her origins in Locking, being inspired to come to the U.S. by her first Hip-Hop instructor, meeting King Charles for the first time, the joy of feeling like a beginner, the near-death experience that drove her to become a great Footworker, the experience of battling in Chicago as a Japanese woman, the separation of dancers and DJs within the Japanese Footwork scene, the CFology Chicago Footwork Camp, what sets the Japanese dance community apart, discussing issues of race and Black culture when it comes to the street dance community in Japan, sexism in Japanese society and issues of gender equality, how teleportation is the best superpower, and experiencing the joy of Footwork in Brazil. Follow Miki on Instagram: @miki23_creation ; creation_jp To help support Miki during this time of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to : PayPal: 23mikiishizakashop@gmail.com

In this episode, Celtic has a glass of wine with the distinguished Dr. Damon Silas as they discuss his being inspired by the genre of Hip-Hop and his late sister Nikki, being drawn to trauma work at a young age, finding purpose in pain, using dance as a model for healing, focusing on integrating mind and body within therapy, observing the state of America’s psyche, recovering from the abuse and trauma of the Trump regime, how to come down from being constantly adrenalized, what it really means to heal from trauma, the power of storytelling in relating to the unconscious mind, the storming of the capitol, dealing with white entitlement, examining clinical depression and toxic positivity in the dance community, using EFT for healing, how to talk to friends with suicidal ideation, his ideal superpower, and being a reflection of the times by exuding joy and authenticity. Celtic learns the best and most expedient way to get punched in the throat. Follow Dr. Damon on Instagram and TikTok: @drdamonsilas Purchase From "From Mourning to Knight: Overcoming Loss": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-mourning-to-knight-damon-silas/1124227863;jsessionid=B6485D783AE5DB632611D5DADC18F369.prodny_store02-atgap07?ean=9781504362290 Purchase "What's Your ACTION Plan? 6 Powerful Ways To Get Unstuck in Your Life Now": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whats-your-action-plan-6-powerful-ways-to-get-unstuck-in-your-life-now-damon-silas/1126575398?ean=9781393711926 To Check Out the Mindful Movement Classes with Alyson Stoner: https://www.alysonstoner.com/body To Sample Dr. Damon's Work on the Tapping Solution App for Racial Anxiety: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/blog/racial-anxiety-relief-tapping-meditation/ To Find Support as a POC Seeking Therapy: https://chhamh.org/ To Seek Help with Suicidal Ideation: 800-273-8255 To help support Dr. Damon during this time of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to : Venmo: @DamonSilas

In this episode, Celtic cuts loose with Glamm, the queen mother of the Denver Ball scene, as they discuss his being inspired and nurtured in the arts by his grandmothers, remembering Consuelo Gigi Rosario Shaw, how his style of dance intersects with his style of fashion, being thwarted by tap, the legendary Archie Burnett, being first drawn into Underground Ball Culture, the difference between New Way Vogue and contortionism, the accuracies of (and what’s missing from) popular media representation of Ball Culture, the emotional impact of Pose, the watering down of Vogue and Ball Culture for the show Legendary, the struggle for dancers to be recognized for their art, Denver’s first Kiki Ball in recent history, the importance of honoring our living legends, being raised by the women in his life to own his power, queerness in other cultures, and his advice for anyone who doesn’t feel like the star of their own story. Follow Glam on Instagram: @dd_loveofdance To help support Glamm during this time of social and economic upheaval, please make a donation of any amount to: Venmo: DAVRY-GLAMM ; Cash App: $DavryGlamm

In this episode, Celtic chats over yerba mate with Lindy Hopper Joshua Mclean as they discuss the mentorship of Gaby Cook, being compared to Frankie Manning, racial fetishization in swing dancing, the dynamics of growing up in Edmonds, internalized conflict in relating to the Black community, the origin of Hella Black Lindy Hop, becoming a Frankie Manning ambassador, the moment he decided to pursue Lindy Hop, the importance of being yourself in the dance, the role of the cipher/jam circle in Black cultural dance, teaching students to connect to their own fire during solo dance, what it means for a city to have a Lindy Hop Community, the economic barriers to entering Lindy Hop, the power dynamics between leads and follows, how privilege and oppression intersect, and listening to women in Lindy Hop. To view the Hellzapoppin clip mentioned in the interview: https://youtu.be/qzc7vY9VTnk To follow Joshua on Instagram: @jazzjune.we, @hellablacklindyhop To visit Joshua's dope dance page: joshuamclean.dance To help support Joshua during this period of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Cashapp: $jazzjune ; Venmo: @JoshuaMcleanDance ; Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/joshuamclean

In this episode, Celtic drinks away the Holiday Blues with the phenomenal Remy Kouakou Kouame of the Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz world as they discuss his coming up in the world of Boogie Woogie, his accidental origins in dance, the twisting path of his journey, reconnecting to the spirit of music by meeting Kapela, what it means to be a guest in Black American dance culture, taking inspiration while remaining true to his own dance, tracing his roots in the Ivory Coast, understanding his privilege and tokenism within Lindy Hop, the consolidation of power by white folks when it comes to Black Art, the idea of positive discrimination, technique vs feeling, cosplaying and nerds in Lindy Hop, relating to old timers in the scene, finding a connection to music in the moment and holding live musicians to a higher standard, the genius of King Charles and Tasha Barnes, and The Xperience online dance event happening on January 2-3.  To help support Remy during this period of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: PayPal remykouame@gmail.com To sign up for your spot in the Xperience online dance event mentioned in the episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemodib2_HcYUAprHioCOHvxZ4EFEXM5t0IklLJPH0d31fXSg/viewform

In this first episode of Lab Sessions, Celtic teams up with returning guest Professor Lock as they discuss the origin of the God is Groove program, benefitting from the course regardless of spiritual belief (or lack thereof), identifying fear and insecurity in order to discover one’s true self, groove therapy for dancers and non-dancers alike, what to expect (and what not to expect) from groove training, what it means to allow yourself to be yourself, taking responsibility for one’s own growth, the truth behind the spirit and legacy of groove, how to stop cosplaying when it comes to Black dance and culture, and the one step you can do at home to start your own journey with groove.  Also, for Celtic's first time in the interview chair, he reveals why he's doing the program, what he has to gain, what he believes about himself and who he believes he is, the issues he's struggled with, and more.  To follow Celtic's progress with Professor Lock through the program and receive the IG live updates, follow them both on Instagram: @rob_celtic, @professorlock To watch Professor Lock's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/g_ylgj01WxE

In this episode, Celtic gets Marxist drunk with the incredible Modern dancer/choreographer Keith Haynes as they discuss being inspired to excel in art and dance by his mother, starting his formal training at 19, how identity shapes his art, being “chosen” by Modern dance, relating to the dances of his Trini heritage, the influence of Limon and Humphrey on his form of Contemporary, the origins of Viscosity Dance Co, what has been missing from the Modern/Contemporary dance scenes in Colorado, the alienation of being a Black man in the world of Modern, the appropriation of street dances by Modern dance companies, what it really means to be revolutionary in dance, the merits of challenging the audience, making work that matters, the benefits of cross training between Modern and Street, decolonizing dance education, and the humanness of his movement. Celtic engages in a very poor British accent, for which he should be incredibly ashamed but isn't. To help support Keith during this period of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Venmo: Keith-haynes-2 To follow Keith and Viskosity on Instagram: @whatdidkeithsee; @viskositydanceco

In this episode, Celtic gets real with Animation phenom Robozilla as they discuss his learning his first wave from his father, being inspired to pursue dance by Madd Chadd, drawing strength and motivation from the Florida dance community, breaking down the nuances of Animation, TikTok Animation compared to authentic Animators, the process of self-exploration in creating characters, struggling with and managing anxiety, how groove manifests in Animation, the Highlight the Style Animation battle, JRock v. Fik-Shun, the future of Animation, sharing about the difficulties of training and the realities of the struggle, Black Lives Matter in 2020, why telekinesis is the best superpower, feeling powerful in protest, the return of respect and chivalry, and making a plague year your best year. Celtic has too much fun at others' expense. To help support Robozilla during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to : Cash App: $Robochocolate ; Venmo: @Zaddyrobo To folow Robozilla on social media or to reach out to him for private training: Instagram: @robozillaa

In this special episode, Celtic shares a journey and meditation on the nature of groove, while reflecting on the wisdom of a handful of masters. Special throwback appearances by Kay Dee the Great, Boo Dilla, Basix, Kim Holmes, Moncell Durden, Tatiana Desardouin, Dee Daniels Locke, and Professor Lock.  If you've enjoyed and learned from the masters on this episode, please check out each of their full episodes and show your support by donating to their payment links in the show notes. Every little bit helps, and by supporting them you help the community thrive.

Late launch this week! Listen in to learn more. -Celtic

In this episode, Celtic gets lit with dance mogul, director, and playwright Lady Sol as they discuss being inspired by Janet Jackson, the experience of coming up as Xicana in Black and Puerto Rican communities, shaping identity by embracing culture, code switching, cultural appropriation, colorism and light-skinned privilege, the origins of Lady Sol’s Dance Diary, discussing the prevalence of sexual assault, the founding of the FooworKINGZ, the evolution of King Charles, the Take Flight documentary, the stigma of hyper sexualization of Dancehall by folks outside of the culture, her advice for dancers as businesspeople, her journey to leave something of value behind for future generations, and moving past disappointments on the path. Celtic gets to thank his teacher's teacher for teaching him how to teach. Say that five times fast.  To help support Lady Sol during this period of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to : Zelle: ladysolinc@gmail.com To follow Lady Sol on Instagram: @ladysolsdancediary ; @fiyah_fit_chicago To see a short glimpse of Lady Sol's Dance Diary (work in progress): https://youtu.be/NVPC8Vh7YoM If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org

In this episode, Celtic shares a drink with the legendary Bgirl Rokafella as they disucss the influence of black and white musicals and Rita Moreno, the sacrifices of immigrant families, coming up within club culture, celebrating the mixed nature of her ancestral heritage, her affinity for the drums within Afro diasporic music, her art as a response to injustice, hip-hop as a political movement, the willingness of the new generations to fight for equity, the disappointment with guests in the culture who refuse to engage or support the movement, the socio-economic disruption of Puerto Rico at the hands of the US, issues of sexual harassment and predation in the dance world, normalizing getting therapy and destigmatizing mental health issues, how men can relate to each other within the community aside from battle, fighting for the legitimacy of hip-hop in the theatre world, the idea of being “good, for a girl”, concrete advice for women who want to be the best, and how to age with grace and gain longevity in dance. Celtic wants to be like her when he grows up. If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org To help support Rokafella during this period of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Paypal: larokasoul@gmail.com Follow Rokafella on Instagram: @bgirlrokafella

In this special group interview, Celtic shares drinks with members of Freedom Movement (Jade "Soul" Zuberi, Isis Avalos, Dr. Damon Silas, and JoJo Diggs) as they discuss the potential dangers we face regardless of who wins the election, the fear of reprisals from embittered Trump fans, the expectation of BIPOC to save the rest of America at the polls, proximity to whiteness in the Latinx community, the spiritual reckoning of white feminism, the fallacy of apolitical guest dancers within Black culture, settling for the illusion of community, progressive racism and navel gazing within liberal white communities, white supremacy as a system of codependency, identifying with the aggressor, malignant narcissism, firearms and self-defense, mental health resources, and other practical survival strategies to move forward in this new age. Special guest introduction by poet Honey Elizabeth ( IG @somehoneyforthesoul) Mental Health resources mentioned in this episode: https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app ; https://thetappingsolution.app.link/Racial-Anxiety-Relief More information on the Black Tappers group mentioned in the episode by Dr. Silas, working title "Tapping While Black", is expected by or before the end of the year. Follow Dr. Damon Silas for more details. To help support the members of Freedom Movement during this time of social and economic upheaval, please follow them on their Instagram links below and consider making a donation of any size to their corresponding payment links: Jade "Soul" Zuberi: IG @jadesoulzuberi ; Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Soul313 Isis Avalos: IG @lamorenamoves ; Venmo @Isis-Avalos Dr. Damon Silas: IG @drdamonsilas ; Venmo @DamonSilas JoJo Diggs: IG @jojodiggs Freedom Movement: IG @freedomovement.co

In this episode, Celtic shares a drink with the magnificent Marie N'diaye, professional dancer, teacher and phd. Over rum and beer they discuss her being inspired by her sister, the genius of Janet Jackson, the joys and struggle of coming up in the northwest suburbs of Paris, remembering to be grateful, her origins in dance training, her article for Zazoo Magazine, European dancers “playing ostrich” in regards to racism, camouflaging and playing up her French identity as a survival tactic while abroad, the perennial question of why there aren’t many Black people in the Lindy Hop scene, what it really means to dance with a partner, nerds cosplaying the Lindy Hop, the epiphany of finding honesty in dancing with Black Brown & Beige, the virtues of finding your people, showing yourself in African diasporic dance, taking hits for the team in order to speak the truth, the importance of being humble as a guest of Black culture, the connection between leads and follows to the music, the benefits of being a “bad follow” and her rule for dealing with leads who won’t listen. Celtic is deeply ashamed of his pronunciation.  To help support Marie during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: PayPal  https://www.paypal.me/marieswingjazzdance

In this episode of After Hours, Celtic and FTHRS discuss how Ben Shapiro is an insufferable fuckwit, the genius of Noah "40" Shebib, new tattoos, homophobic dudebro taunts in battle, whether or not familiarity really does breed contempt, how Rick James was super vanilla, how WAP issa bop, which boy band was the best, corny MCs and soul claps at jams, neophilia and the benefits of seeking new experiences, living and dancing overseas, being dopamine junkies, being outspoken about racism and oppression in your scene, how Jade Soul Zuberi and Marie N’Diaye are fucking crusaders, how assholes only show their nice side when they travel, the “Raw and Rugged in Hip Hop” mentality and why some people just need a smack in the mouth, humanizing your heroes, getting over yourself, clout chasing, and a ray of hope. 

In this episode, Celtic toasts to the good life with a queen of the next generation of dancers, DJs, and battlecats: the incredible Kay Dee. Over the course of the interview they discuss the challenges of relocating to a new city, finding freedom within House dancing, learning how to take her time with Dance, learning DJing as the art of people, the influence of Soulrane and Noey Lopez, how TikTok is the worst, her journey with mental health and her BPD diagnosis, teaching groove to adult beginners, being illuminated by Archie Burnett on the importance of living a balanced life, generational wars, appreciating the OGs of the Dance World, the anxiety of becoming an adult in the age of Trump, getting out the vote in the 2020 election, recognizing colorism and light-skinned privilege, understanding one’s true self as opposed to ego projections, the book that’s impacted her most, her expectations and hopes for Gen Z, and the power of the process as opposed to the goal. Celtic recounts the story of his birth in order to stall for time. To help support Kay Dee during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Venmo: @kaylin-richards

In this episode, Celtic has a drink with the amazing Kim Holmes, the Josephine Baker of Hip Hop, as they discuss being inspired by the next generation of women in Dance, her grounding in West African dancing, reflecting on the legacy of Josephine Baker, listening to the ancestors, remembering Norma Miller, the continuous conversation of generations within the Black vernacular, the nature of Groove, Dance and Athletics, NY centrism within street dance, balancing motherhood and a career in Dance, receiving the support of your village, Breonna Taylor and the struggle of Black women against injustice, listening to the rhythm of Life, feeling the support of allies within the culture, politics within Dance, healing the community, choosing the best for yourself, and why we should all be dancing in these troubled times. Celtic receives a great mom talk. To take Beginner House class online with Kim Holmes via Alvin Ailey Extension: https://www.aileyextension.com/calendar?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppybW7h1YOnupvbvWM9UGP3cUapNhjCaIJxE3Eo6jdr0HtVCN3dHLoXUaAt77EALw_wcB

In this episode, Celtic takes tea with legendary Chicago Footworker, dancecast host, fitness trainer, and sneaker artist Boo Dilla as they discuss his origins in Footwork, the influence of the legendary House-O-Matics crew, King Chalres and the blending of suburb and city footwork, breaking down the groove, the characteristics of the newer footwork DJs and dancers, building styles within styles, Bang Out Workout, how to get started with sneaker customization, dancing at Juste Debout, the global expansion of Chicago Footwork, Footwork’s spiritual ancestry in Black dances of the past, the Disciples of Funk event, Behind the Name Virtual Discussion, and the simple things that make life worth living. LINKS: To see Chicago Footwork Basics defined: https://youtu.be/tlVbzuARvh0 To check out Boo’s customized sneakers: @pheeva_artistry on Instagram To check out Behind the Name: @behind.the.name20 on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/Behind-The-Name-Virtual-Discussion-111343044029461 on Facebook To check out Twan Twan and the Urban Ark: www.theurbanark.org, @twantwan_tua on Instagram To check out Bang Out Workout: @bangoutworkout on Instagram To follow Boo Dilla: @john_boodilla_king on Instagram, https://www.facebook.com/BooDillaThaGhostGod on Facebook To help support Boo Dilla during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: PayPal- johnking1984.jk@gmail.com; Cash App- $boodilla

Celtic has drinks with professional music producer, dancer, and cohost of Drinking and Dance: After Hours, the invincible FTHRS (pronounced "feathers"). Over the course of the interview they discuss the influence of Omarion and You Got Served, Dragon Ball Z weight training, growing up in the world as a fat child, health issues plaguing the Black community, humor as a means of self defense, the origins of the names Scarecro and FTHRS, remembering Sarah Ball and Peter Kim, making music as a means of processing grief, the emotional journey of making Placeholder, rebelling agains purism in dance, the art of not taking oneself seriously, gatekeepers v innovators, his origins in production,improving musicality by making music, dancers who kill the vibe of jams and events, the ins and outs of the Colorado dance scene, normalizing political discourse, economic class struggles, and the criminality of corporations and modern indentured servitude. Celtic gets hella Marxist near the end. FTHRS has asked that instead of making donations to him, you instead donate that money to any cause that you believe will help make our country a more just and equitable place to live. He also asks that you vote as soon as possible.

In this episode, Celtic kicks back and has beer and wine with the legendary krump king of swag himself, the infamous Basix. In between drinks they chop it up about the inspiration of Tight Eyes and Mijo, a primer to the history of Krump, how Krumpers groove, controversial dance clips, dance cultures around the world, taking your time and building an atmosphere in the midst of battle, how Krump names work, how to not be Kanye West, touching during battle, the Five Pillars of Krump, speaking the language of Krump internationally, childhood adversity, systemic oppression, Black Lives Matter, performative allyship and social justice trending, the importance of mental healthcare and dealing with pain, the corporate war for human attention, moral panics and sexual predation within the dance world, and remaining peaceful in a turbulent world. Celtic becomes furious about a game of Mortal Kombat that he played in 1996. To help support Basix during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Cashapp - $LeVarrMcCree; Zelle/Venmo - Levarrmccree@gmail.com; PayPal- lvmccree@student.fullsail.edu

In this special episode, Celtic engages the listeners over a Moscow Mule as he talks about the importance of stories, meditates about what the show has covered so far, and shares a vision of what comes next. Spider Gods and Spider-Men both get a much-needed tribute.

In this episode Celtic has tea with the venerable dancer and legend of House dancing, Sekou Heru, as they discuss taking inspiration from tap dancers, the role church had in developing many young artists, the importance of understanding one’s place in their culture, the experience of tuning into universal language, code as an aspect of Black culture, dealing with dissonance in speaking with guests of Hip-Hop, guiding students through self awareness, the alchemy of growth, celebrating Black heritage as a means of protest, his roots in Southern Baptist/Jehovah’s Witness/Masonic spirituality, his education by the Five Percenters, his disciplined origins within Breakin, his path within the art of Capoeira taught by Mestre Joa Grande, the life and legacy of Marjory Smarth, Remembering Tyrone Proctor and Voodoo Ray, the story of one of his most powerful moments while Breakin, the value of healing through movement, and the virtue of asking why. Celtic opens his mind and heart, and is grateful for the experience. Sekou has opted out of accepting donations, so we urge you to donate your money towards something that makes your world a little lighter.

In this episode, Celtic sits down with professional Blues dancer, instructor, and performer Katrina Rogers as they discuss her growing up as a military brat, discovering her otherness later in life, the influence of Damon Stone, finding connection to Blackness through the history of dance in America, the progression from Blues to Jazz (and the rift between them), the fallacy of the Swing "Resurgence", the influences of Blues in other Black dance styles, the reckoning of racial issues in the Blues scene within the last few years, Black Lives Matter, the shaping force of politics within dance, misconceptions regarding the Blues scene, the idea of consent within dance, listening to the voices of Follows on the dance floor, and the necessity of jumping in. Celtic discloses who has the footage that could destroy him. To read the blog post by Ellie Koepplinger mentioned in this episode: https://elliekoepplinger.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/why-i-stopped-blues-dancing/ Artists mentioned in this episode that you should check out: Shemekia Copeland, Ruthie Foster, Veronica Jackson, Erica Brown (Denver), Nic Clark (Denver), Lady A To help support Katrina during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: Katrina-Rogers-52 ; PayPal: trinamo52@gmail.com

In this episode, Celtic howls at the moon with professional DJ, producer, and co-founder of the Juke Bounce Werk crew/label, the lovely DJ Noir. Over a round of Belgian beers, they discuss the process of teaching herself how to DJ, the influence of Kemistry & Storm (@djstormdnb), the infamous DJMag (@djmagofficial) article, the erasure of Black people from their cultural creations, the origins of the Juke Bounce Werk crew and label, the integrity of Chicago dancers and djs, the importance of context in dancing to the music, the relationships between dancers and djs, the fallacy of the 160 "genre", the watering down of Jungle, paying respect to the source, swallowing your pride as a guest to a culture, how to start listening to Juke music if you’ve never heard it before, the legacy of RP Boo, and the art of managing your expectations. To read the infamous DJ Mag article: https://djmag.com/longreads/dj-noir-160-movement-must-not-erase-its-black-roots To read the Kevin Saunderson article mentioned by Noir: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/9408240/kevin-saunderson-dance-music-scene-failing-black-artists-interview DJ Noir has declined to accept donations, but please check out her work and the work of her label at: https://jukebouncewerk.bandcamp.com/

In this extra special, extra long episode, Celtic gets hammered with resident genius of the Florida Dance community, Hans Pierre, as they discuss being inspired by crew, the virtues of cultivating a “fuck it” mentality, the pros and cons of mentorship, the origins of the Thesis and Crew Love events, what makes a good dance event, the importance of DJs doing their homework, dancing to music made on the spot, being vulnerable as a dancer, the importance of men discussing and addressing sexual assault in the dance world, the paradox of doing well during hard times, the lie of the suffering artist, taking time to do nothing, and exploring what makes us happy. Celtic holds it together until the end. To help support Hans during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: @rememberhans; Cash App: $rememberhans ; If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org

In this episode, Celtic shares tea/coffee with famed dancer and scholar Moncell "Ill Kozby" Durden as they discuss the influence of Buddha Stretch and Moptop, the power of women in the dance world, the false hierarchy of dance in academia, the progression of Hip-Hop education at USC, gender roles/identity in Lindy Hop, the evolution of Black dance throughout generations, white dancers cosplaying Blackness, dance as a means of speaking the truth of the times, competitions being a waste of time, the real definition of technique, how to break down the foundation and fundamentals of Hip-Hop, the Disciples of Funk, the necessity of honest self expression, writing a book on Hip-Hop dance, and the story of a dream deferred which lead to the forging of his own path. Celtic realizes his time in higher education was wasted. To find out how to listen to Raphael Xavier's new LP, "The Black Duke", check out his Instagram @thexavofficial. To buy Moncell's book "Beginning Hip Hop Dance", visit his website: moncelldurden.com ; To help support Moncell during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: @Moncell-Durden

In the latest installment of their unending race to the bottom, Celtic and FTHRS discuss dancers and political discourse, social media as a method of raising awareness, using social media to build a career as dancer, the dependence of dancers on musicians, dancers vs copyrights, dance challenges, the necessity of performing artists to unionize, online activism, veganism, fauxlosophy, hug boxes and toxic positivity, philosophy vs practicality, financial advice, code switching, Obama impersonations and the Obama presidency, the Millions and Artifakt streetwear brands, conspiracy theories, checking sources before posting, how The Matrix ruined a generation, Schrödinger's cat, the inherent selfishness of conservativism, the onus of proof, and the Illuminati. To access the medical journals and scientific studies mentioned by FTHRS in this episode, visit ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 

In this episode, Celtic kicks back with the wonderful Dee Daniels Locke, Lindy Hopper extraordinaire, as they trade silly voices as well as discuss separating the technique from the body, the influence and inspiration of Tena Morales, diverging from the mainstream image of Lindy Hoppers, learning to dance from family, the war between leaders and followers on the dance floor,the preservation vs the progress of Lindy Hop, the suppression of Black culture in contemporary swing dancing, teaching students to be accountable for their own bodies and purpose, the Montreal Swing Riot, finding longevity and resiliency in the Lindy Hop scene as a black woman, and the importance of clinging to other people of color/finding your crew. Celtic is particularly proud of this one.

In this extra-long episode, Celtic gets lit with Jazzmine Pike (aka CC99, CC007, and the Cheshire Cat) as they discuss life in quarantine, the guidance of Archie Burnett, an introduction to Ballroom culture, the difference between a Ball and a Kiki, reflecting on patterns and mistakes, dancing the queer Black experience, getting your tens, how there’s no such thing as a death drop, pansexuality, sexual assault and predators in the dance world, dance as a form of protest, normalizing conversations of sexual assault, light skin privilege and decolonization, the Soul Showcase, and unconditional love. Celtic receives multiple gut punches, and ooh baby it hurts so good. To help support CC99 during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: JazzminePike ; If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org

Celtic shares a lemonade with Marico "Dr. Rico" Flake, a pioneer in Memphis Jookin as well as an officer of the Memphis Police Department as they discuss taking inspiration from martial arts and nature, movement without ego, the evolution of Gangsta Walk to Jookin, the difference between Jook and Juke, the history and origin of Black dance in Memphis, the source of Jookin in the Blues, expressing emotion and soul through dance, the meaning and importance of "getting buck", training techniques, the origin of the name Dr. Rico, using dance to help students empower themselves, working with Janelle Monáe, experiencing racism in the Memphis Police Department, perspectives on resistance, the inadequacies of modern police training, holding police accountable for the use of deadly force, and leaving a legacy of love and integrity for his children. It should be noted that Dr. Rico is speaking entirely in his capacity as a private citizen and not on behalf of his employer. Any views expressed are his own. To view the battle between Dr. Rico and Skywalker mentioned in the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VP3rAFEoB0 ; To help support Dr. Rico during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Cash App: $maricoflake; PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/Drrico

In the original first episode of After Hours (we released the episode on Anti-Blackness and White Allyship first due to the circumstances of the times), Celtic and FTHRS engage in a drunken exploration of the concept of styles in dance, hijacking styles and moves for clout, gatekeepers vs innovators, keeping dance styles relevant, the comparisons between dance styles and martial arts, the fallacy of creating styles by mixing styles, surpassing thresholds in your training, understanding styles in the context of history, and the virtues of creating garbage in your journey of learning.

In this episode Celtic sits down to coffee with founder and executive director of the Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival, Michele Byrd-Mcphee, as they discuss the benefits of yoga, being the daughter of a powerful woman, the legacy of Marjory Smarth, appropriation of street dance and Black culture, the migration of Black dance forms, her greatest sacrifice for the dream of Ladies of Hip Hop, the impossible decisions that women in the dance world make, embodying the unique experience of blackness in higher education, the challenges of adapting Ladies of Hip-Hop for an online format, Black Lives Matter, experiencing racism in the present moment, celebrating the contributions of women to the culture, and the importance of knowing your worth. Celtic gets an exciting new job offer. To see and support the movement: https://www.ladiesofhiphopfestival.com/ | In order to help Michele during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: @ladiesofhiphop; PayPal: PayPal.me/ladiesofhiphop

In this episode, Celtic shares a drink with X-Savior Thomas as they discuss his journey as a gay black man in today's America, embodying his identity in childhood, creating his own safe space, dance as therapy, finding his place in queer dancing, the challenge in labelling himself, the damage of homophobia in the dance world, dismantling male privilege and confronting male fragility, code switching, the exhaustion and anger of activism, and being let down by allies. Celtic is, apparently, out here doing the best he can despite being hungover. In order to help support X-Savior during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to : Cash App: $DeadendFamAZ

In this first session of After Hours, Celtic and FTHRS discuss the racial dynamics of our country and of the dance world. In the interest of providing our listeners with more tools to deepen their education and further their understanding, we present the following list of podcasts that we hope you will check out and learn from: 1619 (New York Times); The Nod by Gimlet; About Race by author Reni Eddo-Lodge; Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay; Code Switch (NPR); Intersectionality Matters! hosted by a leading scholar of critical race theory Kimberlé Crenshaw; The Goodfoot Podcast (by Cue Arnold, episodes on race relations, white fragility, and a two parter on Blackface, one with Michele Byrd); Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast; Pod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights); Pod Save the People (Crooked Media); Seeing White ( a miniseries by Scene on Radio)

Caleaf Sellers aka "Big Leaf" sits down to tea with Celtic as we discuss his personal health and immunity regimen, inspiring and being inspired by the younger generations, pressing pause during the pandemic, observing the holy month of Ramadan, taking time as a beginner, surpassing the limits of movement, the New York Club scene of the 80’s and 90’s, being the Tom Brady of Hip-Hop Dance, the final days of Juste Debout, speaking about oppression and the politics of protest, and witnessing the birth of his son. Celtic is honored to be having the discussion. In order to help support Caleaf during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: PayPal: bigleaf2@hotmail.com To find Caleaf’s new release: https://store.catchtheghostrecords.com/

Celtic sits down with fellow Creation Global member Donnetta "LilBit" Jackson as she opens up about the tragic accident that changed the course of her early years, her connection to the doctors and masters who came before her in her tap dance lineage, performing with the FootworKingz, representing women in Chicago Footwork, sharing her voice with the public, dealing with police brutality and harassment, Footworking with Missy Elliot, and being at home on the stage. Celtic accidentally says "white people of color", and as a result considers drinking less alcohol while conducting interviews. To watch LilBit's performance with Missy Elliot at the 2019 VMAs: https://youtu.be/i9I-ut1TXoA?t=307 In order to help support LilBit during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: Venmo: Donnetta-lilbit-Jackson ; Cash app: dancealilbit

Celtic sits down with producer, Lindy Hopper, and co-founder of yehoodi.com, Manu Smith to discuss the innovations of Frankie Manning, entrance into the vintage street dance community, being a guest in dance, the obligations of leading a scene and being a dance ambassador, Hella Black Lindy Hop, black social dancing, teaching to counts vs teaching to rhythms, how to learn swing dancing as a beginner, and boxers vs briefs. Celtic hears "C'est la Vie" by Robbie Nevil for the first time and deems it to be really, truly awful.  To further Manu's work during this time of economic upheaval, please consider making a gift of any amount to: Yehoodi Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yehoodi ; PixelValleyStudio YouTube Channel: https://www.patreon.com/pullmyfocus To listen to the Hey Mister Jesse Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/49cFD6fHEvotLaP1IyT4Pg

In this deeply spiritual episode, Celtic shares a cup of coffee with the indubitable Professor Lock as they discuss the origin of his dance name, the benefits of learning chicago footwork, making it in the commercial dance world, keeping the style of Locking fresh for the next generation, learning from the older generation, equating the groove of dance with the groove of life, surrendering to the music, training during the pandemic, being who you are and what you need, and why dancers aren’t living up to their potential. Celtic feels his soul fly. If you’d like to help support Professor Lock during this time of economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size at: https://www.paypal.me/bricejohnson123 To watch Professor Lock's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_ylgj01WxE&feature=share

In this special family reunion episode, famed Chicago Footwork Ambassador King Charles Parks IV sits down with Celtic to discuss his dance inspirations, winning King of the Circle, Chicago juke parties, the evolution of Chicago Footwork, diving deep into culture through travel, finding strength through other people, creating with and learning from his students, advice for beginners of any style, taking your time in dance and Life, and his most valuable loss. Celtic gets foolish, and Creation Global is repped to the fullest. To help support King Charles during this time of economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: 1) Venmo:@kingcharles_____; 2) PayPal: kingcharlesfwkz1@gmail.com; 3) CashApp: $kingcharlesfootwork To listen to and purchase music from Charles Parks III, visit: http://charlesparksiiibandcamp.com

In this episode, Celtic shares a beer with professional dancer and choreographer Nubian Néné as she explains the cultural tension between growing up Haitian and Canadian, racism in Canada, hearing and understanding truth at a young age, the origin of Essence the Waacker, learning how to open up and become vulnerable, enriching the dance community through the Nefer Global Movement, sexual misconduct in the dance scene, creating space to elevate women and strengthen feminine energy, and what it means to experience a “Néné Day”. Celtic says "chars" instead of "cheers" at the end and dies internally. To help support Néné during this time of economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size to: 1) Venmo @NubianNene ; 2) Paypal nubian.nene@gmail.com To watch the Black video from Nefer Global Movement: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuykNcVgXwM/?igshid=cjzovf8gglzq If you have experienced or are struggling with the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, or assault within the dance community or elsewhere and need help finding support or advocacy, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to speak to a trained professional, or visit rainn.org To check out Néné's previous interview on The Good Foot Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7t1ehGh87j8iwcuxUHEtsZ?si=ykDvGYpjTSuKC2Rl7wBHRw

In this episode of Drinking and Dance, Celtic sits down to tea with Japanese House Legend Hiro Alma to discuss the history of House dance in Japan, the strength and sustainability of the Japanese Dance community, the reality behind the myth of the effortless Japanese dancer, a decade of growth in Juste Debout, issues of race in Japanese culture, and uniting to survive the pandemic and thrive in the future. If you’d like to help support Hiro during this time of economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any size at: https://paypal.me/hiroalma To listen to the Awa Odori mentioned in the intro: https://youtu.be/Sp0Gtux7Ybg