Podcasts about dance arts

"She says that it's good when kids lose. Obviously not all kids." observes Kelly since it seems Abby is determined not to let Maddie get outshined, even if she could be bested by her newest teammate. On "No Solo For You", the ALDC travels to Detroit for Masters of Dance Arts with a group routine centered around the fall of Detroit's automotive industry? It's certainly... a choice, but I guess it wouldn't be an ALDC dance without Abby's "unique" takes. Meanwhile Abby assigns solos to Maddie and Kendall. There was a notable lack of a solo for Kalani, which Kira immediately takes issue with. Abby insists Kira is overreacting, but everyone else knows that Abby can't let her star pupil lose. At the very least she could help Kendall... or she can be incredibly rude, same difference! The tole of Abby's behavior begins to weight on Kendall, who struggles to make it through her rehearsal that Abby admits to half-watching.Holly publishes her first book and the ALDC attends a book signing party. Abby manages to belittle Holly's achievement in front of everyone, but Holly pushes back sternly. Sincerely, what is Abby's deal this week? The next thing you know she's going to try and goad Christi into punching her! But Christi is prepared for such an occurrence and won't resort to physical violence. Instead she'll go with the next best thing, blowing on her! Would you be shocked to hear that still made Abby very mad?Quotes“Do you remember the gifts Abby used to give the kids? Yes. Like thongs from Gabrielles." (19:23-19:029 | Christi & Kelly)“She always wanted the kids to wear ALDC [shirts] in Pyramid, because she knew that they were going to film them from the chest up.” (21:06-21:12 | Christi)“It's a big story to convey in a two minute dance. You know what else is a big story to convey in a two minute dance? Slavery." (42:07-42:14 | Christi & Kelly)“That's where Count-stalkula was born." (57:31-57:33 | Christi)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode, I chat with Mike Harrison-Lamond, a powerhouse dance industry advocate and the Dance Arts Alliance Vice-Chair. Mike shares his journey from studio owner to industry leader, where he's part of a team spearheading change for a new award specifically for dance and performing arts education, and safeguarding its future. Connect with Mike and the Dance Arts Alliance Learn more about the Dance Arts Alliance: Visit the Website

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“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, choreographer and author, Vladimir Angelov. In this episode of “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Vladimir Angelov, a renowned choreographer, and author. Together, they discuss his journey from Bulgaria to the United States and his passion for choreography. He shares his own journey as a choreographer and the satisfaction of contributing to the dance community.  Mr. Angelov is also the founder of the International Choreography Organization and Networking Services (ICONS) that provides resources and opportunities for choreographers worldwide and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting choreographers in the dance industry. His recently published book, 'You, the Choreographer: Creating and Crafting Dance' , does just that. It is a valuable guide for choreographers of all genres in their creative process.  This engaging conversation explores the history and process of choreography, and also delves into the creative process of choreography, discussing the role of personal experiences, storytelling, and the exploration of norms and boundaries.  Mr. Angelov is considered by many of his colleagues a key international expert in choreography, especially in philosophy and theory of choreography, as well as traditional and experimental approaches to creative practices.  Vladimir Angelov (choreographer, author, lecturer, and executive director) graduated from the National School for Dance Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. He studied philosophy at the University of Sofia and completed his master's degree in dance and choreography at American University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Angelov served as a choreographer at the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., under the artistic direction of Placido Domingo. He also has choreographed for diverse musical, theater, film, and television productions. Mr. Angelov has created original contemporary ballets for companies such as Arizona Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Indianapolis Ballet, Richmond Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Washington Ballet in the United States, as well as Alberta Ballet in Canada, National Ballet of Finland, Ballet, National Ballet of Mexico, Ballet Manila in the Philippines, Tokyo City Ballet in Japan, Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, among others. Mr. Angelov has been regular guest lecturer at the George Washington University and the American University in Washington DC, USA, and has taught at numerous universities and seminars at dance companies in Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Russia. He is the Founding and Executive Director of the International Consortium for Advancement in Choreography – Dance ICONS, Inc., the International Choreographers' Organization and Networking Services – a global association for choreographers based in Washington, DC, USA.  For Information on Dance ICONS visit ⁠https://www.danceicons.org/pages/index.php?p=151221143635  You can purchase the book here https://www.routledge.com/You-the-Choreographer-Creating-and-Crafting-Dance/Angelov/p/book/9780367444464  Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

E50: Interview with Dr. Mary Sylvester about Dance Education In today's episode I got to discuss the positive impact of multiculturalism and individuality in dance education with Dr. Mary Sylvester. About Dr. Mary Sylvester: Mary F. Sylvester, EdD, is a dance and geography educator from central Connecticut. Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct lecturer in geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT and Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT, and an adjunct lecturer in dance studies at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT. In the private sector, she teaches early childhood through adult level dance classes at Farmington Valley Dance & Music (FVDM) in Farmington, CT. At FVDM, she is also the acting coordinator of the teaching assistant program and the studio's National Honors Society for Dance Arts chapter. In prior collaborations, Dr. Sylvester worked with the Connecticut Dance Alliance as the statewide Dance History Project technical manager, the Hartt School at the University of Hartford as a BFA dance pedagogy mentor, and the Hartt School Community Division as a dance faculty member. In Spring 2024, she earned an EdD in Curriculum and Assessment from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subtest, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor, 10 year classroom teacher who has passed the FTCE GK Exam, FTCE Professional Education Exam, FTCE Exceptional Student Education Exam, FTCE English 6-12 Exam, FTCE Journalism Exam, and the Reading Endorsement to help you pass and start teaching. ..How do educational podcasts work? Each podcast covers one concept from the FTCE Testing Blueprint. This method is called micro-learning where you listen repeatedly to concepts to reinforce your knowledge and understanding. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free)

“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Joan Myers Brown during Women's History Month. Listen in with Ms. Brown (who is 92 years young) shares her story that began as a young dancer living in segregated America who became determined to create opportunities for black dancers. Ms. Brown emphasizes the power and essence of dance as a form of expression and the life lessons it teaches. She is a lady who will inspire you to do and be your best! Joan Myers Brown (affectionately known as “Aunt Joan” or “JB”) is the founder of The Philadelphia School of Dance Arts in 1960 and The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!) in 1970.  She serves as honorary chairperson for the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), established in 1991, an organization that she laid the groundwork for in 1988 with the founding of the International Conference of Black Dance Companies.  She is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, which bestowed upon her an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts; is a member of the dance faculty at Howard University in Washington, DC; and awarded an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. In May 2015, she received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from The University of Pennsylvania. Listed in Who's Who in America and described as an “innovator and communicator,” Ms. Brown has made significant contributions to arts communities locally, regionally, nationally and throughout the world.  Joan Myers Brown's undisputed status as a leader in the national and international arts communities were acknowledged when she was selected to receive the 2012 National Medal of the Arts, the nation's highest civic honor for excellence in the arts. President Barack Obama presented the prestigious honor at a ceremony that took place in July 2013 at the White House. President Obama cited Ms. Brown for carving out “an artistic haven for African American dancers and choreographers to innovate, create, and share their unique visions with the national and global dance communities.” In May 2020, Ms. Brown celebrated two landmark achievements – PHILADANCO!'s  50th year and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts' 60th year.  She as recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Recognition from the Martha Hill Awards Gala. Find out more about Joan Myers Brown and Philadanco: https://philadanco.org/about/ @philadanco @philaschoolofdancearts @joanmyersbrown ⁠⁠⁠Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

 "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Gabriel Chajnik. Joanne and Gabriel go way back as dancers, colleagues, friends.  It's always a treat when Dance Talk welcomes an old friend to the platform! sit back , listen in, laugh a little as they forget they are recording a podcast and chat about their time working together, their thoughts on the power of dance and Gabriels upcoming project "Jungle Book" in collaboration with classical Indian dance choreographer Sudha Shekhar Devulapalli.  Gabriel Chajnik is the founding director of the new Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater, Gabriel Chajnik was trained under the tutelage of Maestro Hector Zaraspe and is an alumnus of the Juilliard School. Gabriel is a former dancer with American Repertory Ballet. His teaching credits expand from Argentina to Europe and the United States at Brooklyn Music School, Princeton Ballet, the Academy of Dance Arts and Gotta Dance in New Jersey. Gabriel's work has been featured at Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, the Shakespeare Theater in Washington, D.C., Alice Tully Hall, the Clark Theater at Lincoln Center, MMAC, and the Lambs Theater. Gabriel is also the Artistic Director for TranscenDanceGroup, whose TDG Holocaust Awareness performance has reached school students throughout the tri-state area. Gabriel has been honored by the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon, & Warren Counties. Find out more ⁠https://www.axcbt.org/about-axcbt⁠ Get tickets to Jungle Book February 2-11, 2024  A new ballet based on Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories about a boy adopted and raised by wolves fulfilling his quest for identity, love and belonging. Directed and choreographed by AXCBT Director Gabriel Chajnik, The Jungle Book is a groundbreaking collaboration with classical Indian dance teacher Sudha Shekhar Devulapalli. This AXCBT production features a fusion of Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance performed by a cast of professional dancers and talented young fellows and trainees, with elaborate costumes designed by José Solis and masks and headpieces designed by Tentacle Studios, whose clients include Lady Gaga, Kesha, and the Royal Ballet. ⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35486/production/1160725⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram @⁠https://www.instagram.com/axelrodarts/⁠ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast  

This week the PIC discuss the new HQ of Jenkintown Dance Arts 3.0 complete with photos! Learn about the new space and what the heck is involved in building a dance studio, anyway. Plus, tangents into rock climbing, personal electric vehicles, and Chrissie's fears about Steve on ice or any wheeled personal transportation. Will Chrissie agree to try out an electric unicycle to commute to work? Find out on this week's episode! If you'd like to support the show, please consider buying us a coffee at http://jenkintownartsgarage.com/coffee Please like, subscribe, and share the show so the algorithms will notice us! We appreciate you! ━ Video Chapters ━━━━━━━━━━━ 00:00 Intro Theme 00:33 Introductions 03:14 The New JDA Studio Location 06:35 Tour of the new space (photos!) 20:00 What can you do now that you couldn't before? 26:20 Rock climbing & other cool tenants 29:44 Upcoming JDA Events 31:13 Driving, scooting, unicycling, and other ways to get to work 32:50 Steve can't walk on ice and it scares Chrissie 35:45 Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) Options 40:13 Where to find more JDA 41:01 The Wrap-Up 42:42 Outro Theme ━ Episode Links ━━━━━━━━━━━ Find out more about JDA's new home at https://www.jenkintowndancearts.com ━ Show Links ━━━━━━━━━━━

In this bonus episode, we interview three successful dance studio owners who are members of the Inner Circle. Join us as we explore their unique journeys, strategies, and insights into growing and managing a dance studio business. First up, we have Mikayla Buss, the owner of Tarantism Dance in Manitoba, Canada, who shares her experience of organizing a recital planning retreat. Learn about her goals, strategies, and the impact it had on her studio's performance and morale. She also offers tips on aligning your team with your studio's vision and motivating them to achieve your goals. Next, we speak with Julie McFarland, the owner of Academy of Dance Arts in South Dakota, who talks about her journey of managing and growing her business in the last five years. Discover the transformation she has experienced and the impact it has had on her personal life. She also shares her tips on transitioning from an artistic mindset to a CEO mindset, overcoming obstacles, and surprises she has encountered along the way. Lastly, we have Apra Bhandari, the owner of ADAA Dance in California, who shares her story of rapid growth from 122 to over 400 enrolled students. Listen as she shares her top three strategies for achieving growth, overcoming challenges in running a niche dance studio, and maintaining quality while expanding. She also discusses how she balances growth with maintaining a strong culture and community. Tune in for this exciting episode and learn from these inspiring dance studio owners who have achieved success in their businesses. Doors to the Inner Circle are now open! Find out more at dsoa.com/apply

Join host, Joanne Carey as she sits down with Special Guest, friend, dancer, choreography, curator , all around amazing human being! Claire Kretzschmar who recently retired as a soloist with New York City Ballet but not from the dance world! In this episode of "Dance Talk®" with Joanne Carey, you'll discover the beautiful story of healing depicted in ‘Rhaposide' which is based on the history of St. Bernadette, the Lourdes Sanctuary and the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Claire expresses the ability the language of movement and music has to depict the stories of the healing, wonder, faith and hope and how as dancers we reach into the human condition offering a place of solice and love. Claire Kretzschmar is paving the way in the dance field as a woman of faith and we sit down to discuss how she has blended the two depicted in the ballet ‘Rhapsodie' she choreographed at the NY Ballet Choreographic Institute during the COVID-19 Pandemic when she felt audiences needed hope and healing. Claire Kretzschmar is a former soloist dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB) and a native of Winston-Salem, NC. As a child, she danced at Academy of Dance Arts, Wake Forest Community Ballet, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before continuing on to the School of American Ballet for her final year of high school. She joined NYCB as a corps member in 2011 and was promoted to soloist in 2018. With NYCB, Claire has performed featured roles in works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Alexei Ratmansky, Justin Peck, and Kyle Abraham. In 2018, she received a bachelor's degree in Communications from Fordham University, and she currently leads dance lectures, teaches ballet, and co-hosts "The Rosin Box" segment of NYCB's podcast. Claire also choreographs when the opportunities arise, and her most notable works include Rachmaninoff Suite and Rhapsodie for the New York Choreographic Institute and The Nutcracker Garage Show for the people of Winston-Salem. She is the recipient of the Janice Levin and Martin E. Segal Awards for rising artists, and she loves to spend her free time with family and friends. You can also listen to Claire's IGLive interview with Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey “Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." Choreography: Claire Kretzschmar Music Composition: Lauren Vandervelden Film: Quinn Wharton. Tune in, Follow, Like us and SHARE!

Join host, Joanne Carey as she sits down with Special Guest, friend, dancer, choreography, curator , all around amazing human being! Claire Kretzschmar who recently retired as a soloist with New York City Ballet but not from the dance world! In this episode of "Dance Talk®" with Joanne Carey, you'll discover the beautiful story of healing depicted in ‘Rhaposide' which is based on the history of St. Bernadette, the Lourdes Sanctuary and the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Claire expresses the ability the language of movement and music has to depict the stories of the healing, wonder, faith and hope and how as dancers, we reach into the human condition, offering a place of solice and love. Claire Kretzschmar is paving the way in the dance field as a woman of faith and we sit down to discuss how she has blended the two here depicted in the ballet ‘Rhapsodie' she choreographed at the NY Ballet Choreographic Institute in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic when she felt audiences needed to be uplifted with stories of hope and healing. Claire Kretzschmar is a former soloist dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB) and a native of Winston-Salem, NC. As a child, she danced at Academy of Dance Arts, Wake Forest Community Ballet, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before continuing on to the School of American Ballet for her final year of high school. She joined NYCB as a corps member in 2011 and was promoted to soloist in 2018. With NYCB, Claire has performed featured roles in works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Alexei Ratmansky, Justin Peck, and Kyle Abraham. In 2018, she received a bachelor's degree in Communications from Fordham University, and she currently leads dance lectures, teaches ballet, and co-hosts "The Rosin Box" segment of NYCB's podcast. Claire also choreographs when the opportunities arise, and her most notable works include Rachmaninoff Suite and Rhapsodie for the New York Choreographic Institute and The Nutcracker Garage Show for the people of Winston-Salem. She is the recipient of the Janice Levin and Martin E. Segal Awards for rising artists, and she loves to spend her free time with family and friends. You can also listen to Claire's IGLive interview with Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey “Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." Choreography: Claire Kretzschmar Music Composition: Lauren Vandervelden Film: Quinn Wharton. Tune in, Follow, Like us and SHARE!

Anastasia Johnson is a dance artist, teacher, and choreographer born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. After receiving her B.A in Dance along with a PreK-12 Virginia Teaching Licensure in Dance Arts from James Madison University in 2017, Johnson relocated to further her artistry in the DMV area. Currently, she holds the title as Energizers Afterschool Club Manager and Teaching Artist at Dance Place in Washington, DC, as well as, a Dance Teacher at MacArthur Middle School in Anne Arundel County. Since relocating, Johnson has performed with companies and artists such as, Choreographers Collaboration Project, VT Dance Company, Extreme Lengths Production, Rachel Luebbert, Juanita Dance Company, Contra-Tiempo, and Coyaba Dance Company, and New Growth Collective. Recently, Johnson has been developing her own dance company called A.J. Collabs (AJC), who has had the opportunity to perform at the 2019 Small Plates Festival, Works In Progress Showing, Ascending Choreographer's Festival,National Choreography Month DC, Black Choreographer Festival, and Coalescence: A Visual and Performing Arts Showing (a presentation series created by Anastasia Johnson, Molly-Kate Buchalter, and Kaitlin Pennington). AJC uses the vehicle of movement to address the social and cultural issues by integrating various performing arts forms to create fascinating yet relatable experiences for the audience.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. SPONSORSDoubledutch Boutique: Boutique featuring a curated selection of modern, retro-inspired women's designer clothing. Check out the shop's gifts for holidays for him/her, including items from local makers and new modern lines from abroad and as well as vintage treasures by going to doubledutchboutique.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Today we are here with Alexa Jaques. Alexa is a stay at home mom of 2, special needs mom, wife, a birth doula, sister and friend. Alexa and I met through work. I was pregnant at the time. Her energy and her vibe was just so pure and genuine...I was drawn to her. She quickly became a confidante and has always been so supportive of women, life and love. So I'm excited to have her here sharing her journey with us. Alexa Jaques is the doula behind Joy in Birth and Beyond (https://joyinbirthandbeyond.com/). Originally from St. Marys, Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, Ben, her sons, Leo & Lennon, and their dog, Marlo. Her hobbies include spending time hiking with her family, reading, cooking, enjoying live music, dancing, using essential oils, meditating, and practicing yoga. With degrees in Dance Arts and Psychology, she has a deep respect and understanding for the mind body connection, and carries this understanding into her work as a doula. She has always been fascinated by the body's ability to give birth to a precious human life, believing that relaxation is the key to having a successful birth. Whether it is through medicated, unmedicated, vaginal birth, or a cesarean birth. After giving birth to Leo in 2019, Alexa felt a calling to support others in childbirth and beyond. In this episode, Alexa shares: The importance of open communication The value in asking for help and being present Overcoming mom guilt and Much More... Resources... Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life 2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca "Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact. Other ways to find me... https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Stacey and Pastor Rich welcome a special guest, Sarah Rabbers-Hannich, of Imagine Worship. Miss Sarah and Imagine Worship brought their dance ministry to Real Life Community Church on Sunday, October 24, so we took this opportunity to discuss the idea of worship through movement, the balance of the rational and emotional aspects of worship, and God's gift of artistic expression. Imagine Worship is an ambassador program for Dance Arts, Stevensvile, MI, in which their goal is to engage others in worship through movement and music. For more information about Imagine Worship, visit www.dancearts-sdt.com/imagine-worship/ . Psalm 149:3 (NIV) "Let them praise Him with dancing and make music to Him with timbrel and harp.

Mindful Monday Why Ballet is Not The Foundation of All Dance Arts & Culture Source: https://www.danceplug.com/article/why-ballet-is-not-the-foundation-of-all-dance-arts-and-culture DancePlug is Dance Plug is YOUR connection to dance. It the go-to digital hub for online classes, auditions, and articles on all things dance! Check them out on Instagram @danceplug or at danceplug.com. Author: Caitlin M. Heflin Caitlin is currently a contributing writer at DancePlug.com and Doctors for Dancers, Caitlin is a writer, dancer, and dance educator based out of Los Angeles. After years of touring and performing professionally, and following a deep personal loss, she is currently navigating a semi-retirement from performing. When not writing, you can find her either teaching ballet and modern or battling traffic on the 405. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Economics from SMU. You can learn more about her at caitlinmheflin.com or connect with her on Instagram @caitlinmheflin. Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com Like what you heard? Give us a 5 star rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing well rounded & grounded dance content to you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

This week Robin and Casey sit down with Mandy Myrick, one of Robin's team members at her studio, to talk all about the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. This program, part of the National Dance Education Organization, helps recognize committed dancers for their academic, artistic, and community accomplishments. Mandy runs the NHSDA chapter at Robin's studio and tells us how she organizes the program, and how the program helps keep older students engaged at the studio.

Episode #5: Dance Arts Conservatory Interview, Park ABCs, & More In Episode 5, we continue the ABCs of parks, share clips from an interview with our new Dance Arts Director, Corbin Phillips, and information on some really fun upcoming winter events. Be sure to subscribe for new episodes so you can #ExploreChampaignParks with us! Get more information on Champaign Park District here: https://champaignparks.com Follow us on social media: https://champaignparks.com/social-media/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/

Carla Camargo, originally from Mexico, is a dance professional, advocate and marketer, currently residing in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Carla is currently the Marketing & Communications Manager at the Dance Institute of Washington, a nonprofit organization that increases inclusive and diverse representation at every level of the professional ballet and dance industries locally in DC, and through that exemplary effort, impacts racial and economic equity in dance nationally and globally. In her position, Carla leads the Marketing Department and ensures the organization's story is accurately told in order to gain the correct perception and support from different audiences. Outside of DIW, Carla is a passionate dancer, dance instructor, coach and mentor. She enjoys teaching dance to all ages because she strongly believes in the positive impact dance arts can have in lives. Carla is also an activist for equality, underrepresented youth, and immigrant rights. As a Latina immigrant woman, she is extremely passionate about her work and all efforts leading to positive progress of the BIPOC community. Across all aspects of her life, Carla is an enthusiastic, open-minded, and determined individual that is always seeking learning opportunities and fulfilling life experiences. @creatives #artists Website and Handles: www.danceinstituteofwashington.org IG: @danceinstituteofwa Facebook: @danceinstitute Twitter: @DIW_DC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDanceInstituteofWashington/ Carla's: IG: @__carlacamargo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-district-channel/support

Sharon Pakir started dancing at the age of 19 and has become one of the top Salsa Dancers in Melbourne. She walks us through her story of successes, challenges and what it means to be a woman in the dance industry. She gives us an exact formula of what...

Rhonda Marie Alston was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She started taking ballet and tap classes at The Raleigh School of Dance Arts at the age of 3. At 14 she became a student at The North Carolina School of the Arts majoring in modern dance and theater. While working as a flight attendant she booked the role of “Lucille” in Shake Rattle and Roll a CBS mini series. In 2003 she relocated to Miami, Florida and learned the production side of the business working as a casting assistant for Ethnicity Model Management. In 2005 she joined the Screen Actors Guild and relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Rhonda Marie has appeared in several productions, and has worked behind the scenes on ABC, HBO, and CBS shows. She currently works on the hit show Queen Sugar for the OWN Network. Rhonda Marie is also known for her philanthropy work for Dwight Howard's D12 Foundation, Josh Powell's 21 Reasons to Give and Booker T Huffman's Booker T Fights for Kids Foundation. She started The Goldie Legacy foundation in July 2018. She is the founder of Goldie Belle, LLC a talent management company for professional athletes, and Forever Golden Films an all female production. . Watch After The Game promo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHAOeZMc3hw&feature=youtu.be Follow Rhonda Marie at: https://www.instagram.com/heyrhondamarie/ https://linktr.ee/HeyRhondaMarie Justice for Jamarion Robinson petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/justice-jamarion-robinson-0 #femalefilmmakersfriday #rhondamarie #goldiebellellc #theespotwithcamille #camillekauer #filmnc #gafilm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/camillekauer/support

A phenomenal story of a stay-at-home mom of three (3) young children who started a business that landed her national accounts with major retailers across the U.S. A driven, bright individual who always dreamed of being a mom and professional dancer, she studied Dance/Arts at Indiana University and turns her life into an enterprise with national reach. New! Includes: Brand Culture Trivia Game! Host v. Celebrated Guest! Almond butters are the centerpiece of Rachel's company she started in her kitchen: Revival Food Co.. Her products are now available nationwide being sold in Walmart, Kroger, Fresh Thyme, Good Earth Natural Food Co., and Target. Her products are even available online too. She clearly articulates how the support from her husband led her to believe in herself and to take a leap and start her own business at a time when she was an at-home spouse. Thoughtful insight for Millennials/GenZ employees who want to lead but may not hold a leadership title. Rachel explains how everyone can lead and take a risk when one truly believes in themselves regardless of title, position or stage in life. Learn about drive and determination, insight and what it takes to be a successful young entrepreneur, all while being a mom. Rachel's Company site Revival Foods: https://www.revivalfoodco.com/ Check out Rachel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelklein820/ THEMES: female entrepreneurship, stay-at-home mom, motivational, brand, Rachel Klein, Revival Food Co. Please RATE THIS PODCAST at https://RATETHISPODCAST.COM/BRANDOLOGY Subscribe! Get New Content! Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/branditpodcast/support

A phenomenal story of a stay-at-home mom of three (3) young children who started a business that landed her national accounts with major retailers across the U.S. A driven, bright individual who always dreamed of being a mom and professional dancer, she studied Dance/Arts at Indiana University and turns her life into an enterprise with national reach. New! Includes: Brand Culture Trivia Game! Host v. Celebrated Guest! Almond butters are the centerpiece of Rachel’s company she started in her kitchen: Revival Food Co.. Her products are now available nationwide being sold in Walmart, Kroger, Fresh Thyme, Good Earth Natural Food Co., and Target. Her products are even available https://www.revivalfoodco.com/ (online) too. She clearly articulates how the support from her husband led her to believe in herself and to take a leap and start her own business at a time when she was an at-home spouse. Thoughtful insight for Millennials/GenZ employees who want to lead but may not hold a leadership title. Rachel explains how everyone can lead and take a risk when one truly believes in themselves regardless of title, position or stage in life. Learn about drive and determination, insight and what it takes to be a successful young entrepreneur, all while being a mom. Rachel’s Company site Revival Foods: https://www.revivalfoodco.com/ (https://www.revivalfoodco.com/) Check out Rachel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelklein820/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelklein820/) THEMES: female entrepreneurship, stay-at-home mom, motivational, brand, Rachel Klein, Revival Food Co. Please RATE THIS PODCAST at https://ratethispodcast.com/BRANDOLOGY (https://RATETHISPODCAST.COM/BRANDOLOGY) Subscribe! Get New Content! Music by PC-One, Ketsa, PIPE CHOIR through FMA. MrThe Noranha, Euphrosyyn, Evreytro, Joao Janz from FreeSound. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Yesterday we had 3 year-olds who play violin, today is 2 year-olds doing ballet! Gina from Dance Art Studio teaches from 2 on up the art of ballet dancing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary, Joan Myers Brown, founder of The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) and The Philadelphia School of Dance Arts joins PHL Diversity Podcast to discuss the 50-year celebration of PHILADANCO, the International Blacks in Dance Conference coming to Philadelphia from January 14-19, and her legacy being documented in the book “Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina” by written by Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Throughout her lifetime, Myers Brown has received a host of accolades from local awards to the National Medal of Arts presented by President Barack Obama.

Host and KYW Newsrdio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's maternal mortality rates and resulting racial disparties.  Samia Bristow, senior director programs for Matnernity Care Coalition joins Jatolla Davis, a midwife and certified nurse with Jefferson Health, Saleemah McNeil, a reproductive therapist and CEO of Oshun Family Center and Janayah Davis, a mother who survived a near death experience during child birth. The newsmaker of the week is Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and Philadanco. The changemaker of the week is Tookany/Tacony Watershed Partnership, Inc. Executive Director Julie Slavet is guest.  

Steve Kartstein talks to Mary Heller about all things Dance and so many other wonderful stories over her years as well as her work with Yavapai College

In this episode, we hear from ABT company member Alex Basmagy and talk about the path she took to get to ABT, the importance of character in ballet, and the role of the corps de ballet. After starting her training at the Academy of Dance Arts and later at Studio Maestro in New York, Alex joined JKO school in 2004. After graduating, Alex moved to Spain where she spent three years as an inaugural member of Corella Ballet Castilla y León in Segovia. In 2011, she returned to New York and joined ABT as a corps member.

We have a couple of returning guests this morning, Julia and Mark Mirkovich from Puttin' On Productions, a non-profit, California organization whose mission it is to train and educate youth in all aspects of theater. Founder and Executive Director, Julia Mirkovich was born in a small town in Iowa, and her passion for creative expression started at a very early age staging her older sisters to Michael Jackson songs and original stories in their basement. Trained at the Academy of Dance Arts, Julia also cultivated her talents in voice and theatre in high-school, college, and local community theatres. She studied at the Tracey Roberts Actors Studio, where she acquired bi-coastal representation and has danced, performed, and/ or choreographed for film, television and stage.  Mark Mirkovich, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, was born in Hollywood, CA the youngest of 12 children.  Mark, an accomplished singer and songwriter, spent many years working as a hired session vocalist for radio, TV, and voice-over work.  For the last 20 years, he has held several executive leadership roles in large business organizations, and in late 2015 left corporate America to help support POPs full time.   This morning, we're going to learn about Puttin' On Productions, the programs they offer, and the productions they have scheduled. =+=+=+=+=+=+ To Find Out More about the two show hosts of The South Bay Show read on: Jackie Balestra features a comprehensive selection of things to do, places to go and people to know in the South Bay.to learn more visit http://www.SouthbayByJackie.com To Find Out More about Joe Terry visit https://www.MasternodeConsulting.com/about What's Happening in the South Bay, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, The South Bay Show, Los Angeles, California, Current Events Calendar, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes

Welcome to Episode TWENTY of the podcast! Yay, 20 episodes! I know it is a small mile marker but it is still one that I am proud of. Thank you to everyone that has shown their support. I am excited to continue to make this content better and to continue making new connections. In this episode I share a conversation I had with my friend Regina. She is the founder and director of Dance Arts by Regina, a dance studio here in the Cleveland area. We talk about fear, failure, how she tunes into her intuition, how she started teaching dance, what it took to open a dance studio and more! You do not want to miss out on this conversation. It is long, organic and left me feeling really inspired afterwards. Happy listening! DISCLAIMER: There is a bit of background noise in this interview due to recording outside. This does not however take away from the interview. Connect with Regina: Instagram: @danceartsbyregina @regina.pietraroia Website: http://www.danceartsbyregina.com/ Connect with me: Instagram: @museroompodcast E-mail: museroompodcast@gmail.com Music by Evan Brown of SmokeFace. Find him on Instagram @smokefacetv Album art by Michaela Miller. Find her on Instagram @shutupmeek. If this episode resonated with you at all please share with a friend, rate, and leave a review on iTunes. This is the best way to support the podcast and all of these things are free and easy to do. Thank you for your support.

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Tami Stronach, (Paper Canoe Company; Theatre, Dance,  Arts and Entertainment) to the Show!  www.papercanoecompany.comwww.tamistronach.comwww.facebook.com/papercanoecompany She is half-Scottish (father) and half-Israeli (mother). Her father Professor David Stronach, was a notable expert on Persian antiquities. The family had to flee Persia/Iran during the Revolution. They went to Israel, but ended up in America, where Tami is still based. She was studying acting in California, when she was chosen for her role as the Child-like Empress from the Movie The Neverending Story. She has been a dancer throughout her life, and has opted for this as her main career though she has recently returned to acting. She has been heavily involved in the Neta Dance Troop. She speaks several languages including English and Hebrew.

Polish-born Rafał Pierzyński's („Pierre Jinski“, *1991 in Bełchatów) star is shining bright. After graduating with an MA in Movement Studies and Performance from the Institute of Dance Arts in Linz, Austria, in 2017, he is now trying to strike a balance between performing for choreographers and companies around Europe, and pursuing his own artistic path. In 2017, an invitation by Swiss artist Esther Eppstein and her «message salon embassy» residency programme brought him to Zurich, where he reunited with former accomplice Aga Pędziwiatr. During this residency not only did the two of them resume their collaboration as «DIVAS», but also has Rafał been creating striking collages from vintage gay porn magazines and objects from found materials. On January 12, 2018, he stopped by the recording booth to discuss the living experiment of a cooperative building association such as «mehr als wohnen» that he's been calling his home for the past three months, his approach to staying in touch with body and mind and how this relates to Hortense Spiller's idea of Black Culture, as well as how the documentary film «Story Telling for Earthly Survival» (Donna Haraway, 2016) informed the use of animal pictures in his collages. Join Rafał with fellow DIVAS Aga Pędziwiatr and Magda Drozd and hostess Esther Eppstein in a final get-together at «message salon embassy Zürich Nord» on Friday, January 26, 5-9 pm, for collages, dress up, undress, prosecco, body language, dance, performance, music, glitter and magic, and to pick up a free copy of Rafał's zine «Touching». https://www.pierrejinsky.com http://messagesalon.ch

Episode 20 of Sally’s Performing Arts Lab Podcast (SallyPAL) posts during LOVE YOUR BODY week! The National Dance Education Organization and the National Honor Society for Dance Arts celebrate 2017’s Love Your Body Week October 22-28. You don’t have to be a dance student to love your body. So, whatever else you do, love your body today! Every Monday evening I talk to people about making original work for the stage. Episode 20 features dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Kerrie King from Northern High School in Greensboro North Carolina. Kerrie is a firecracker of an artist. She has more enthusiasm than a kid on the way to Disneyworld.  She is encouraging, creative, and full of amazing ideas. Kerrie has been the dance teacher at Northern High School in Greensboro, North Carolina for several years. Her students have far exceeded anyone’s expectations for a public-school dance program. Kerrie pushes her students to do more than simply dance. She drives them to create. Every student in her ever-growing program (there are nearly 100 students) stretches to develop original movement. Student dancers create thoughtful and innovative choreography. This interactive style of teaching is important. Kids get to use their bodies in positive ways. The Love Your Body Week event is part of a push toward inclusion in performing arts. Kids who worry about miniscule weight gains and barely visible perfection in the world of dance may not maintain that enthusiasm for long. We’ve all seen little kids dancing their hearts out on YouTube or Facebook. Some of our own tiny family members dance for the joy of it. It’s great to see teachers encouraging a return to that joyful self-expression. Young people who love to dance will gain technique as they progress because they are inspired. It’s one reason Kerrie’s dance program is bursting at the seams. Let’s all work to love our own bodies as an example for the young people we love. If you’re not a Performing Arts Lab subscriber, find a platform and subscribe to SallyPAL! I’m on a bunch of podcast platforms including Podbean where SallyPAL will be a featured show during Thanksgiving week! Leave comments, give me a review or send an email to Sally@sallypal.com. Your ideas keep great conversations coming every Monday evening. If you want to get in on newly created FREEBIES go to sallypal.com/join and sign up to get FREE downloadable (and fun) performing arts postcards, workbook inserts with useful links, and the starter pages for your Creator’s Notebook. Right now, you can get a 20-page free theatre resource. It’s a glossary of jobs you might need people to do for your show. It’s useful, entertaining, and you can do your pop quizzes right out of the pages. I’ll build on it every month to help you build your show. Concise Advice from the Interview, a short version of tips from my guest, Kerrie King. Here are 10 great bits of advice: 10 - You don’t have to fit into a mold to be a dancer. It’s okay to be who you are. 9 - Your body differences are your creative strengths. Work with them. 8 - Everything in your dance piece must have purpose. 7 - Take positive strides to make your world a better place. 6 - To offer a new perspective, reach beyond the edge of the stage. 5 - Be true to yourself. 4 - Get lots of feedback. 3 - You don’t always have to take every piece of advice you are offered. 2 - Educate your audience and help them understand your work. 1 - Love Your Body Next week SallyPAL the podcast will feature an interview with pianist, conductor, teacher, and actor Jeremy Stevens. We talk about expressing stories through music. Check out the blog, SallyPAL.com, for articles and podcast episodes, and to sign up for a FREE Creator’s Notebook insert.  Thank you so much for sharing, subscribing, reviewing, joining, and especially, thank you for listening. I encourage you to pursue your dream to have your original work on the stage in front of a live audience. It’s scary, but I’ll be here with advice, encouragement, and a growing community of people like us. If you like SallyPAL, a new podcast goes out every Monday evening. Thanks again for listening, I’m Sally and this is the SallyPAL blog. The P-A-L in PAL stands for Performing Arts Lab. Remember: All the performances you’ve seen on stage once lived only in someone’s imagination… Now it’s your turn! I want to help you learn to create original shows for a live audience… Let’s do it together!

They have dance for over 20 Seasons with Alvin Ailey - and done it withmastery and grace. From Injury prevention, to what dancers and parents need to know- Glenn and Linda share how dancers create longevity and happiness within their career, Linda Celeste Sims began her dance training at Ballet Hispanico School of Dance and is a graduate of LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. In addition to a National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts award, Mrs. Sims won Outstanding Performance at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance Awards (“The Bessies”).   Featured on the cover Dance Magazine, and in annual “Best of” lists, she has performed as a guest star on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and The Today Show. Glenn Allen Sims began his classical dance training at the Academy of Dance Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey. He attended The Juilliard School under the artistic guidance of Benjamin Harkarvy. In 2004, Mr. Sims was the youngest person to be inducted into the Long Branch High School’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. He has been seen in several network television programs, including BET Honors, Dancing with the Stars, The Today Show, and So You Think You Can Dance.   

District Dance Arts (www.districtdancearts.com) is expanding! A new (2nd!) location, new instructors, and even more classes offered. Did we mention Zumba? Founder and teacher Cristine Davis joins us to talk about the growth of District Dance Arts. Next, Darryl Maxwell of DC Bar stops by to talk about the new overtime rules for exempt employees, and how they impact your small business. And of course, Philip from Good Food Markets calls in with the Good Food Markets report. Listen now!

District Dance Arts (www.districtdancearts.com) offers ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop dance classes for kids and adults. Owner Cristine Davis talks about her mission and her passion - helping people discover their physical and creative abilities through dance. Next - Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners are the direct liaison between DC Government and the communiites they represent. Commissioner Nolan Treadway (5C07) joins us to talk about how ANCs can assist businesses in becoming integral parts of the community.

Claire Kretzschmar is a member of New York City Ballet's corps de ballet. Claire began her dance training at the Academy of Dance Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She later studied at the Wake Forest Community Ballet and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ms. Kretzschmar began studying at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, during the summers of 2006 through 2009, and enrolled as a full time student in 2009. In November 2010 she became an apprentice with NYCB and joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in August 2011. Since joining NYCB Claire has danced featured roles in George Balanchine's Nutcracker as well as originated featured roles in Peter Martins: Mes Oiseaux and Justin Peck: Paz de la Jolla.

For the launch of the Dance Channel, I thought long and hard about what the first author interview would be. I felt that it was critically important that this channel begins with a rich conversation between myself and a well respected author whose contributions to dance scholarship were substantial. It seemed to me that this channel could function as a space where the voices of those doing rigorous work with dance at the center, could be invited into conversations that focused on their most recent project, but exposed the challenges and issues they faced along the way in trying to do their work with integrity. To that end, I knew I needed someone whose voice in dance scholarship was strong and consistent and whose contributions were undeniable. When I thought of it that way, it became clear that I needed to have this first interview showcase the work of Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Brenda Dixon Gottschild‘s newest work, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) chronicles the growth and development of one of the country's most important dance companies through the life of its creator and her community. Here, the author treats readers to a backstage pass into the mind of one of the toughest ladies in dance, Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and later of the Philadelphia Dance Company (known lovingly as Philadanco.) It's important to understand that this book is a “biohistory” – a work that blends not just Ms. Brown's biography, but contextualizes it in the history of Black Philadelphia and the development of American concert dance. The book is just the most recent in the line of works written by the author whose work has always focused on bringing invisibilized narratives to light and putting them into their proper historical context. The author, who I am glad to know as “Dr. Brenda,” doesn't shy away from the realities of race, class, power and gender that can often constrain one's mobility in the world and her work here makes clear that to that point, the dance world is no exception. Challenges and constraints aside, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance is an example of the some of the finest contemporary scholarship in dance studies. As the fifth book project for Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, fans of her work won't be left wanting for anything in this newest book and dance enthusiasts are sure to find a compelling narrative that will leave them satisfied and wanting more of what this author has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the launch of the Dance Channel, I thought long and hard about what the first author interview would be. I felt that it was critically important that this channel begins with a rich conversation between myself and a well respected author whose contributions to dance scholarship were substantial.  It seemed to me that this channel could function as a space where the voices of those doing rigorous work with dance at the center, could be invited into conversations that focused on their most recent project, but exposed the challenges and issues they faced along the way in trying to do their work with integrity. To that end, I knew I needed someone whose voice in dance scholarship was strong and consistent and whose contributions were undeniable. When I thought of it that way, it became clear that I needed to have this first interview showcase the work of Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Brenda Dixon Gottschild‘s newest work, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) chronicles the growth and development of one of the country’s most important dance companies through the life of its creator and her community. Here, the author treats readers to a backstage pass into the mind of one of the toughest ladies in dance, Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and later of the Philadelphia Dance Company (known lovingly as Philadanco.) It’s important to understand that this book is a “biohistory” – a work that blends not just Ms. Brown’s biography, but contextualizes it in the history of Black Philadelphia and the development of American concert dance. The book is just the most recent in the line of works written by the author whose work has always focused on bringing invisibilized narratives to light and putting them into their proper historical context. The author, who I am glad to know as “Dr. Brenda,” doesn’t shy away from the realities of race, class, power and gender that can often constrain one’s mobility in the world and her work here makes clear that to that point, the dance world is no exception. Challenges and constraints aside, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance is an example of the some of the finest contemporary scholarship in dance studies. As the fifth book project for Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, fans of her work won’t be left wanting for anything in this newest book and dance enthusiasts are sure to find a compelling narrative that will leave them satisfied and wanting more of what this author has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the launch of the Dance Channel, I thought long and hard about what the first author interview would be. I felt that it was critically important that this channel begins with a rich conversation between myself and a well respected author whose contributions to dance scholarship were substantial.  It seemed to me that this channel could function as a space where the voices of those doing rigorous work with dance at the center, could be invited into conversations that focused on their most recent project, but exposed the challenges and issues they faced along the way in trying to do their work with integrity. To that end, I knew I needed someone whose voice in dance scholarship was strong and consistent and whose contributions were undeniable. When I thought of it that way, it became clear that I needed to have this first interview showcase the work of Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Brenda Dixon Gottschild‘s newest work, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) chronicles the growth and development of one of the country's most important dance companies through the life of its creator and her community. Here, the author treats readers to a backstage pass into the mind of one of the toughest ladies in dance, Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and later of the Philadelphia Dance Company (known lovingly as Philadanco.) It's important to understand that this book is a “biohistory” – a work that blends not just Ms. Brown's biography, but contextualizes it in the history of Black Philadelphia and the development of American concert dance. The book is just the most recent in the line of works written by the author whose work has always focused on bringing invisibilized narratives to light and putting them into their proper historical context. The author, who I am glad to know as “Dr. Brenda,” doesn't shy away from the realities of race, class, power and gender that can often constrain one's mobility in the world and her work here makes clear that to that point, the dance world is no exception. Challenges and constraints aside, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance is an example of the some of the finest contemporary scholarship in dance studies. As the fifth book project for Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, fans of her work won't be left wanting for anything in this newest book and dance enthusiasts are sure to find a compelling narrative that will leave them satisfied and wanting more of what this author has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

For the launch of the Dance Channel, I thought long and hard about what the first author interview would be. I felt that it was critically important that this channel begins with a rich conversation between myself and a well respected author whose contributions to dance scholarship were substantial.  It seemed to me that this channel could function as a space where the voices of those doing rigorous work with dance at the center, could be invited into conversations that focused on their most recent project, but exposed the challenges and issues they faced along the way in trying to do their work with integrity. To that end, I knew I needed someone whose voice in dance scholarship was strong and consistent and whose contributions were undeniable. When I thought of it that way, it became clear that I needed to have this first interview showcase the work of Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Brenda Dixon Gottschild‘s newest work, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) chronicles the growth and development of one of the country’s most important dance companies through the life of its creator and her community. Here, the author treats readers to a backstage pass into the mind of one of the toughest ladies in dance, Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and later of the Philadelphia Dance Company (known lovingly as Philadanco.) It’s important to understand that this book is a “biohistory” – a work that blends not just Ms. Brown’s biography, but contextualizes it in the history of Black Philadelphia and the development of American concert dance. The book is just the most recent in the line of works written by the author whose work has always focused on bringing invisibilized narratives to light and putting them into their proper historical context. The author, who I am glad to know as “Dr. Brenda,” doesn’t shy away from the realities of race, class, power and gender that can often constrain one’s mobility in the world and her work here makes clear that to that point, the dance world is no exception. Challenges and constraints aside, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance is an example of the some of the finest contemporary scholarship in dance studies. As the fifth book project for Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, fans of her work won’t be left wanting for anything in this newest book and dance enthusiasts are sure to find a compelling narrative that will leave them satisfied and wanting more of what this author has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the launch of the Dance Channel, I thought long and hard about what the first author interview would be. I felt that it was critically important that this channel begins with a rich conversation between myself and a well respected author whose contributions to dance scholarship were substantial.  It seemed to me that this channel could function as a space where the voices of those doing rigorous work with dance at the center, could be invited into conversations that focused on their most recent project, but exposed the challenges and issues they faced along the way in trying to do their work with integrity. To that end, I knew I needed someone whose voice in dance scholarship was strong and consistent and whose contributions were undeniable. When I thought of it that way, it became clear that I needed to have this first interview showcase the work of Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild. Brenda Dixon Gottschild‘s newest work, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) chronicles the growth and development of one of the country’s most important dance companies through the life of its creator and her community. Here, the author treats readers to a backstage pass into the mind of one of the toughest ladies in dance, Joan Myers Brown, founder of the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts and later of the Philadelphia Dance Company (known lovingly as Philadanco.) It’s important to understand that this book is a “biohistory” – a work that blends not just Ms. Brown’s biography, but contextualizes it in the history of Black Philadelphia and the development of American concert dance. The book is just the most recent in the line of works written by the author whose work has always focused on bringing invisibilized narratives to light and putting them into their proper historical context. The author, who I am glad to know as “Dr. Brenda,” doesn’t shy away from the realities of race, class, power and gender that can often constrain one’s mobility in the world and her work here makes clear that to that point, the dance world is no exception. Challenges and constraints aside, Joan Myers Brown and the Audacious Hope of the Black Ballerina: A Biohistory of American Performance is an example of the some of the finest contemporary scholarship in dance studies. As the fifth book project for Dr. Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, fans of her work won’t be left wanting for anything in this newest book and dance enthusiasts are sure to find a compelling narrative that will leave them satisfied and wanting more of what this author has to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I believe that art has the power to create change,” says Emily Berry, artistic director of B3W and my guest for today’s podcast. Recently, Berry set a new dance on her students at Queensborough Community College, dealing straight on with the issue of race. Given the prominence of this issue–for better or for worse--in this year’s presidential campaign, I thought it appropriate to take a look at how one contemporary dance artist has chosen to address this longstanding societal divide. You can see videos of Berry's work at http://www.b3w.org. BIO Emily Berry is the Artistic Director of B3W, formerly the Emily Berry Dance Company, which has performed in the US, England and Mexico. She has performed with Ann Arbor Dance Works, Boris Willis Moves, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company, Michele Dunleavy, Lesole’s Dance Project (South African), and Ashe Moyubba Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Ensemble. She has performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dance Place, Teatro de Danza in Mexico City, and a solo show in England, as well as numerous dance festivals. Emily is a Certified Movement Analyst. She also has a MFA in dance from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Dance Arts from the University of Michigan. She has taught at Oakland University, George Mason University, Marymount University, Coppin State University, Montgomery College, and the Community College of Baltimore County. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at Queensborough Community College. Emily has presented a paper titled “On Looking: Representations of the female body in art” at Northampton University in England at the Post-Feminists Practices in the Arts Conference. She was also a panelist at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies Conference in New York on Dance and Politics. COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT B3W (Beyond Third Wave), formerly the Emily Berry Dance Company, uses video, text, music, and movement to address the state of humanity. The company has performed in the US, England, and Mexico, presenting works tackling such issues as race, the glass ceiling, domestic violence, women in prison, and war since 1995. The Third Wave is referring to the third wave of the women’s movement. While the work is mostly coming from a feminist perspective, the work is not limited to feminist issues, which adds “Beyond” to the title of the company. The company's fundamental belief is that art has the power to create change. LINK http://www.b3w.org Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Subscribe through iTunes or at http://magickaleva.hipcast.com/rss/bodyandsoul.xml. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa

“I believe that art has the power to create change,” says Emily Berry, artistic director of B3W and my guest for today’s podcast. Recently, Berry set a new dance on her students at Queensborough Community College, dealing straight on with the issue of race. Given the prominence of this issue–for better or for worse--in this year’s presidential campaign, I thought it appropriate to take a look at how one contemporary dance artist has chosen to address this longstanding societal divide. You can see videos of Berry's work at http://www.b3w.org. BIO Emily Berry is the Artistic Director of B3W, formerly the Emily Berry Dance Company, which has performed in the US, England and Mexico. She has performed with Ann Arbor Dance Works, Boris Willis Moves, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company, Michele Dunleavy, Lesole’s Dance Project (South African), and Ashe Moyubba Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Ensemble. She has performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dance Place, Teatro de Danza in Mexico City, and a solo show in England, as well as numerous dance festivals. Emily is a Certified Movement Analyst. She also has a MFA in dance from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Dance Arts from the University of Michigan. She has taught at Oakland University, George Mason University, Marymount University, Coppin State University, Montgomery College, and the Community College of Baltimore County. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at Queensborough Community College. Emily has presented a paper titled “On Looking: Representations of the female body in art” at Northampton University in England at the Post-Feminists Practices in the Arts Conference. She was also a panelist at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies Conference in New York on Dance and Politics. COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT B3W (Beyond Third Wave), formerly the Emily Berry Dance Company, uses video, text, music, and movement to address the state of humanity. The company has performed in the US, England, and Mexico, presenting works tackling such issues as race, the glass ceiling, domestic violence, women in prison, and war since 1995. The Third Wave is referring to the third wave of the women’s movement. While the work is mostly coming from a feminist perspective, the work is not limited to feminist issues, which adds “Beyond” to the title of the company. The company's fundamental belief is that art has the power to create change. LINK http://www.b3w.org Body and Soul is the official podcast of InfiniteBody dance blog at http://infinitebody.blogspot.com. Subscribe through iTunes or at http://magickaleva.hipcast.com/rss/bodyandsoul.xml. (c)2008, Eva Yaa Asantewaa