Podcasts about Aesha Ash

Happy Birthday to Russ Tamblyn, Nikolai Legat, Kei Takei, William Forsythe, and Aesha Ash! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-davis-loring/support

Links referenced in/relevant to this episode:-The New York Times' "How to Birth a New American Theater": https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/theater/how-to-change-theater.html-Pointe's article on queer women in ballet: https://www.pointemagazine.com/queer-women-in-ballet-2647537873.html-"Cuties" director Maïmouna Doucouré's op-ed for The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/cuties-director-maimouna-doucoure-why-i-made-the-film/2020/09/15/7e0ee406-f78b-11ea-a275-1a2c2d36e1f1_story.html-"Cuties" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81111198-Aesha Ash's Swan Dreams Project website: https://www.theswandreamsproject.org/-Swan Dreams Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswandreamsproject/-The School of American Ballet website: https://sab.org/

For more delicious news, go to www.GoodNewsGoodPlanet.com, and scroll to bottom for more ways to find the feel good stuff!* TUTUS IN THE HOOD Ballerina Aesha Ash is on a mission, to help change the often demoralizing, objectified images of African-American women, and she’s doing it in a tutu. Her ‘Swan Dreams Project’ is aimed at promoting diversity in the arts through imagery. Ash learned just how effective photographs could be when she was a student at the School of American Ballet. After especially long, tough days of training, she would gain inspiration and courage by looking at photos of the black ballet dancer Andrea Long. The power of those images spurred her to create her own to help young women of color see new possibilities. So, after dancing professionally in the New York City Ballet for thirteen years, Ash decided to take her tutus and ballet slippers to another stage—the inner-city streets of Rochester, New York where she grew up. Her goal was to dispel some of the myths about women of color through ballet. The resulting photographs have gone viral— Ash in full tutu, posing en pointe before a porch full of young people, Ash teaching a pose to two young girls on the sidewalk, and Ash dancing on a basketball court while a game continues behind her. It is a visual conversation between the streets and the fine arts, highlighting her surroundings and the people around her just as much as they highlight the ballerina herself. The excessive positive response from her photo shoots have been remarkable. Ash wants her ‘Swan Dreams Project’ to encourage younger generations not to give up on their dreams, especially if those dreams involve tutus. She offers free dance lessons for children at her daughter’s school and has participated in nonprofits that mentor young women. Aesha Ash has a message to future ballerinas, of all colors: “I want to show the world, that beauty and grace, are not defined by status or race.” #### *Hungry for more of the Good Stuff? Search "Good News Good

Links referenced in/relevant to this episode:-Miami City Ballet's alternative-season plans: https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/entertainment/20200818/miami-city-ballet-revamps-season-as-pandemic-persists-How Pacific Northwest Ballet is pulling off an all-digital season: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/dance/how-pacific-northwest-ballet-plans-to-pull-off-an-all-digital-season/-Pointe's article on how ballet can survive COVID: https://www.pointemagazine.com/ballet-companies-covid-19-2646951540.html -The New York Times' profile of Aesha Ash: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/arts/dance/aesha-ash-american-ballet-faculty.html-Karyn Collins' "Does Classicism Have a Color?" from 2007: https://www.dancemagazine.com/does-classicism-have-a-color-2306861395.html-Gia Kourlas' "Where Are All the Black Swans?" from 2007: https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/06/arts/dance/06kour.html-Silas Farley's "Songs from the Spirit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCrixxEEyQ-Information about Silas' Works & Process virtual commission: https://www.guggenheim.org/event/works-process-silas-farley

In this episode you’ll learn: • Aesha’s backstory and what she says she has wanted to change from a very young age • A major turning point in her life when she decided “enough is enough” • How she got into her work with images, and why they are so powerful {and needed} today • What shocked Aesha most about who her work speaks to • The ways she is empowering others during these difficult times – and how you can help out too LINKS: https://www.theswandreamsproject.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theswandreamsproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theswandreamsproject/ https://www.toneybands.com/ https://hsanyc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/studiogrowco  https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/ https://www.boutiquefitnesscoalition.com/press https://www.facebook.com/groups/3312618912101211/  

Terry Cato's interview with retired professional ballerina, Aesha Ash, Founder of the Swan Dreams Project.

In this episode, Nikki chats with Aesha Ash, retired professional ballet dancer about representation in ballet, the power of images, and her work through the Swan Dreams Project to challenge and change the stereotype of how African American women are perceived by society. They also discuss: - Her shift in perception of self after turning 40 - Her experience being the principal dance double for Zoe Saldana in the movie Center Stage - The work she is doing to bring ballet, fitness, and culture to children who live in inner cities.  About Aesha Ash Aesha has been a professional ballet dancer for 13 years. After attending the legendary School of American Ballet, she joined the New York City Ballet at the age of 18, where she remained for eight years dancing numerous soloist and principal roles. Aesha then joined the legendary Bejart Ballet, in Lausanne Switzerland, as a soloist. After enjoying success in Europe, she returned to the United States in 2005 where joined Alonzo King's Lines Ballet. After a tremendous amount of growth and learning, Aesha went freelance. She began working with Morphoses, founded by Christopher Wheeldon. Aesha has been featured in Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Bazaar, Marie Claire, the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, to name a few. You will find Aesha featured in the New York City Ballet Workout II, Barbie Nutcracker, as well as the principal dance double for Zoe Saldana in the movie Center Stage. To connect with Aesha, say hello on instagram.com/gracefitstudio or visit her website theswandreamsproject.org.

“We are multidimensional”: Swan Dreams Project founder Aesha Ash talks about harnessing the power of imagery to challenge socio-economic and racial norms in ballet, being kind to yourself, and a dreamy first recital costume. Swan Dreams Project Swan Dreams on Facebook Kids Meet an Opera Singer video One of my favorite Prince performances: a collab […] The post Ep 39 Ballerina Aesha Ash appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

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Rochester native and professional ballerina Aesha Ash is Womankind’s 25th guest! Aesha, creator of The Swan Dreams Project, is using her platform as a former ballerina to challenge stereotypes about black women and reach out to young girls to inspire them to dream big and see themselves as multi-faceted.

Dancer Aesha Ash invites the StoryMen into the world of the Swan Dreams project. How is she using the beauty of dance to bring hope, smash stereotypes and inspire kids of all colors and backgrounds?

Photo credit: Thaler Photography On this episode, I Zoom in Aesha Ash and we chat about her experiences an elite ballerina and how important it is for her to empower young girls of color. Aesha has been a professional ballet dancer for 13 years. After attending the legendary School of American Ballet, she joined the New York City Ballet at the age of 18, where she remained for eight years dancing numerous soloist and principal roles. Aesha then joined the legendary Bejart Ballet, in Lausanne Switzerland, as a soloist. After enjoying success in Europe, she returned to the United States in 2005 where joined Alonzo King's Lines Ballet. After a tremendous amount of growth and learning, Aesha went freelance. She began working with Morphoses, founded by Christopher Wheeldon. Aesha has been featured in Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Bazaar, Marie Claire, the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, to name a few. You will find Aesha featured in the New York City Ballet Workout II, Barbie Nutcracker, as well as the principal dance double for Zoe Saldana in the movie Center Stage. She is the recipient of the prestigious Mae L. Wein Award and has been honored by The National Women's History Museum with the Women Making History Award. Ms. Ash is currently working on The Swan Dreams Project. This project, which began in 2011, uses imagery to change stereotypes that surround women of color and individuals from underserved communities. She wants to remind us all that beauty and grace are not defined by race or socio-economic background. You can connect with Aesha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theswandreams The Swan Dreams Project is here: http://www.theswandreamsproject.org/

Episode 8 is here! With the New Year we know that you are busy #goaling, #intention setting, and #resolution planning. We are committed to helping you achieve those goals and craft your vision for 2018. In this episode we discuss how enrolling others in your goals can help you achieve them, and it begins with our favorite topic ~ #vulnerability. We talk about #payequity related to #Monique and her call to boycott #Netflix in our I Said What I Said segment. And this month we highlight three #unboughtunbossedunfinished women, Aesha Ash, Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain, in our We Speak Your Name Segment. Join the conversation. Welcome to your space! Resources: To learn more about Pay Equity check out: https://www.aauw.org/research/the-simple-truth-about-the-gender-pay-gap/ Brene Brown on asking for help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iud89Gi8Jgs #unboughtunbossedunfinished #unboughtandunbossed #podcast #womenpodcastors #womenpodcast #stitcher #applepodcast #soundcloud #womanism #evolving #womensupportwomen #evolving #lawyers #leadership #sisterhood #Womenempowerment #womenenrichment #podsincolor #newyork #newjersey #applepodcast #stitcher #soundcloud #enrollment #goaling #2018goals #Monique #AeshaAsh #JessicaChastain #OctaviaSpencer #womenspayday #payinequity #BreneBrown #boycottNetflix

Today, we are joined by two very unique guests who are passionate about the arts.  First, Aesha Ash, former professional ballerina and head of the Swan Dreams Project, joins us talk about her career in ballet, being accepted by the School of American Ballet, and her work to bring ballet to urban areas and to children who have no access to it.  Aesha was a great interview and is definitely a great rolemodel.  Check out Aesha's work at www.theswandreamproject.com   Then, we are join by Ringling Barnum and Bailey's last ringmaster, Johnathan Lee Iverson.  Johnathan was is also the first ever, African American ringmaster.  Hear all about Johnathan's thoughts on arts education, his time with the Harlem Boy Choir,and his time spent with the circus.  Johnathan was very thoughtful, smart, and full of energy.  Check out Johnathan's work at www.bigtopvoice.com  We also talk terrible Halloween songs, Burlew's role as a toothbrush, and just how gross Hollywood is.   Please continue to follow, share, comment, and listen!   FB-Verbalshenanigans IG-Verbalshenanigans Twitter-VScomedy

In the career of a dancer, taking new steps as an artist can also mean changing your life. That's what Aesha Ash has done over and over, moving from the New York City Ballet to Switzerland's Béjart Ballet Lausanne and then to Alonzo King's LINES Ballet in 2005. Spark visited Ash during a rehearsal, where she discussed her adjustment to the third dance company change of her career.

In the career of a dancer, taking new steps as an artist can also mean changing your life. That's what Aesha Ash has done over and over, moving from the New York City Ballet to Switzerland's Béjart Ballet Lausanne and then to Alonzo King's LINES Ballet in 2005. Spark visited Ash during a rehearsal, where she discussed her adjustment to the third dance company change of her career. Original air date: March 2006.