Podcasts about dance department

Pirkko Markula, contemporary dancer and professor of socio-cultural studies of physical activity at the University of Alberta in Canada, is in the studio! She has a Ph.D in kinesiology and major sport sociology from the University of Illinois. Beyond academia, she's a dancer herself, previously training in the Dance Department at the University of Illinois with an emphasis on Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor,  and José Limón techniques. She is currently a choreographer and dancer for Initial 6, a contemporary dance company for dancers above the age of 40 at the University of Alberta. Combining her love for movement and academia, one of her areas of research is dance and exercise in contemporary culture, with an emphasis on dance and the aging process. Through her Psychology Today blog, Fit Femininity, she examines how adult ballet dancers discover a new sense of self in a ballet class. A collection of essays Pirkko edited alongside colleagues and students in January 2018, titled “The Evolving Feminine Ballet Body,” explores a range of topics regarding the ways ballet has influenced contemporary culture throughout its evolution.  In this episode, we discuss how the ideal ballet body - both celebrated and criticized at times - has evolved alongside ballet as an art form, how ballet has contributed to broader cultural narratives, and especially, how body ideals in ballet have influenced societal views of femininity, beauty, and womanhood. Check it out! **This episode discusses body image and touches on disordered eating, which can be a sensitive topic. That discussion begins around 14:00 and continues until 29:00, for any listeners who want to skip ahead.  Follow Pirkko's Psychology Today blog, Fit Femininity: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fit-femininity Check out The Evolving Feminine Ballet Body essay collection: https://a.co/d/3IZotEW Read Pirkko's article, What We Can Learn From Women Who Take Adult Ballet Classes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fit-femininity/202302/what-we-can-learn-from-women-who-take-adult-ballet-classes  Vote for The Adult Ballet Studio in the arts & design category for the Women in Podcasting Awards! Voting ends October 1st: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote Music in this episode: Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light - Kevin MacLeod Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100310 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ @eblosfield  | theadultballetstudio@gmail.com Support this podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheAdultBalletStudio?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-blosfield/support

Connect with USIn this captivating episode of the SLANT podcast, join Dana Tai Soon Burgess as he sits down with dancer and educator, danah bella. As the founding chair of the Dance Department at the Peabody Conservatory, bella has transformed the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and social justice. Her impressive career spans over two decades, featuring roles as an artist-in-residence, award-winning choreographer, and artistic director of d a n a h b e l l a DanceWorks.bella shares her journey from her early days learning dance and history to her current work in reclaiming evocative movement as social practice and her connection to her Filipino Heritage. Learn about her unique approach to dance education and her creative practice to break disciplinary boundaries through sound and movement.Additionally, Bella discusses how her Filipino heritage influences her work and shapes all aspects of her life including her perspective on dance and education. She reflects on the cultural narratives that inform her choreography and the ways in which she incorporates her cultural identity into her teaching.Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the power of dance to foster social change, the importance of interdisciplinary learning, and bella's vision for the future of dance education. danah bella's photo by Salvador Barajas

Episode Summary: Meisha Goetz, a seasoned professional and current director of the dance department at Clear Talent Group, shares her comprehensive journey and insights into the dance industry. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Meisha started dancing at the age of three and eventually transitioned from a performer to a significant player on the business side of dance. Throughout the episode, Meisha discusses the evolution of her career, from early training to becoming an agent at Clear Talent Group after completing her studies in performing arts at Cal State University Channel Island. Her shift from performing to focusing on the business aspects of dance has led her to a fulfilling career managing and representing dancers. Key topics covered include the pathways into the dance industry such as networking, open calls, and online submissions. Meisha elaborates on the audition processes at her agency, which are selective and invitation-based, underscoring the importance of versatility and the right presentation in materials submitted by dancers. Common pitfalls in these submissions include outdated photos, missing information, and poor self-taping practices. The conversation also touches on significant industry changes prompted by the pandemic, such as the move towards online auditions and the evolving needs of virtual presentation skills. Meisha emphasizes the ongoing relevance of in-person auditions despite these changes. Marketing oneself effectively as a dancer is another focus area, with Meisha advising on the necessity of a strong online presence and professional headshots to increase visibility and booking potential. She shares practical tips on creating a compelling casting profile that captures personality and versatility, which are crucial for standing out in a competitive market. Overall, this episode provides valuable advice and real-world insights for dancers at any stage of their career, emphasizing adaptability, professionalism, and the importance of personal branding in achieving success in the ever-evolving dance industry. Show Notes: (0:03) Becoming an agent in the dance industry with a focus on personal story and professional experience. (5:08) Entry points into the dance industry, including networking, online submissions, and open calls. (9:36) Dance agency audition process and versatility as key to marketability. (14:37) Changes in the dance industry due to COVID-19, including shift to online auditions and reduced need for in-person auditions. (20:37) Marketing and promoting oneself as a dancer to increase visibility and bookings. (25:30) Dance industry post-strike, tips for young dancers. (30:12) Headshots, resumes, and what makes a dancer stand out. (34:41) Dance exams, research during slow periods, and inspiration. (38:51) Auditioning for dance agencies, resubmitting materials, and individuality in the industry. (44:28) Dance industry, auditions, and special skills for success. (53:26) Career advice for dancers with industry. Biography: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Meisha Goetz found passion in the industry at a young age. At the age of three her parents signed her up for dance classes at the local studio to where her passion for dance was to begin. After attending numerous dance competitions and conventions, key relationships were established with some of the best dancers and choreographers in the country. Meisha graduated from Cal State University Channel Islands with a Bachelors in Performing Arts and a Minor Certification in Communication. Coupling her education with her experience as a dancer makes working at Clear Talent Group in the Dance Department the perfect match. Meisha's dedication to her clients and nurturing personality makes her a great mentor for young talent. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/cleartalentgroup https://www.instagram.com/meishh Webpage http://www.cleartalentgroup.com/

Join us as we talk with Alicia Graf Mack, the first person of color and the youngest ever to head the Dance Department at Juilliard. Our conversation covered not only how the program is structured, but also the current state of the job market, what Juilliard dancers do once they graduate as well as the school's cross-over academic program that allows students to take some academic classes at Columbia University. Ms Graf Mack also talked about one of their newer programs tailored for dancers ages 10-18 called the Juilliard Dance Experience. This program will take place in late fall 2025 in New York and on tour in a yet to be announced location.  Learn more on Juilliard's website.   Links: Ballet Help Desk Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk

Episode 77 of our B Podcast. BIDE Artistic Collaborator, Zöe Gadd, interviews Nina Mesko, Head of Dance Department at Slovenia Public Fund for Cultural Activities.

Laine Monica Cordell began her journey  in musical theatre at the age of ten, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. She wrote, directed and produced her own play for the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2010, and spent some much loved time on the West Coast building her TV and film resume. In 2014, Laine moved back to Missouri to be closer to family, and met her wife, Felisity, in Springfield. They were married August 30, 2015 and now reside happily with their four sons and four dogs. Laine is a proud faculty member at Missouri State University in the Theatre & Dance Department where she teaches  Acting Fundamentals and Voice & Movement.

Episode Summary: In this engaging podcast, Menina Fortunato interviews Brandon Sierra about the nuances of professional dancing. Brandon, with his extensive background, discusses the crucial role authenticity plays in a dancer's career, particularly when finding representation. He addresses the difficulties for families who can't afford the costs of auditions and the importance of following instructions for self-tape submissions. Brandon underscores the importance of networking, suggesting that a good recommendation can lead to being signed by an agent. He counsels aspiring dancers to be patient, invest in relationships and friendships, and diversify their dance repertoire to increase employability. He also delves into the art of getting noticed by agents, advocating for a submission that is detailed yet focused on showcasing the dancer's true abilities. Concluding the conversation, Brandon stresses treating a dance career like a business venture, highlighting the value of education and strategic choices in training locations. This podcast episode is a treasure trove for anyone aspiring to break into the dance industry, loaded with practical tips and insider insights from a seasoned professional. Show Notes: 00:00:43 - Introduction to the Business of Dance Podcast 00:10:25 - Ideal Submission for Dancers 00:21:41 - The Authenticity in Portrayal 00:24:01 - Challenges in the Dance Industry 00:34:53 - Guidance on Self-Tapes 00:45:40 - The Power of Networking 00:53:55 - Building Relationships and Training 00:57:59 - Building and Training in Dance 01:02:56 - Dance as a Business 01:05:13 - Pursuing a Career in Dance Biography: Brandon Sierra is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, having discovered his passion at an early age. His journey in the world of dance, vocal, and formal musical theater training led him to Niagara University. There, he earned his Bachelor's in Fine Arts and Dance. During his time at the university, he had the privilege of working with the legendary musical theater duo, John Kander and Fred Ebb. After his academic pursuits, Brandon spent seven fruitful years in New York City. This period was instrumental in shaping his career, providing him with numerous opportunities and professional experiences. One of the significant milestones during this time was his association with The Broadway Dance Center. This institution played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of his career, helping him establish a robust network and form lasting relationships in the industry. Brandon's dedication and commitment to the entertainment world are evident in his work ethic and the high-quality service he provides. He is currently the Director of the Talent Department in LA and is associated with the MSA Agency. Brandon takes pride in his role, continually offering leadership and ensuring that the industry's expectations are not just met but exceeded. In addition to his professional achievements, Brandon's personality shines through in his interactions. He is known to be humble, always wearing a smile, and has left a lasting impression on those who have had the pleasure of working with him. Websitehttps://msaagency.com/team/brandonsierra/ Connect on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/brandon.sierra.148https://www.instagram.com/b4brandon/?hl=en

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Cal Poly students have been putting on their tap shoes and getting their dance on. Cal Poly's Theatre and Dance Department has been offering tap dance classes to students in the Crandall Gymnasium.

Today we explore a medley of two bomba songs, La Llevo en Mis Venas (I Carry It in My Veins) and Bambulé a Paré (The Bámbula Is Happening) by the group Tambuyé. To help us contextualize the songs we interviewed the the Manager and Director of Taller Tambuyé, Marién Torres López. Marién and the artists of Tambuyé reaffirm in this medley the Black heritage present in the practice of Puerto Rican bomba in all of its wonderful dimensions, music-related, dance-related, healing-related, you name it.Were we listening?   Marién is an incredible artist. She is also an instructor at the Dance Department, Universidad Sagrado Corazón, a Folklorist, Dancer, Musician, Drummer, Choreographer, Singer, and Cultural Events Manager. This episode accompanies the episode Tócame La Bomba / Play Bomba To Me of the second season of our podcast devoted to the evolution of the bomba rhythm in Puerto Rico, check it out! We have some great guests!We hope this track helps to add value to your listening and awareness in your dancing!For more info and resources check our website  here and our YouTube channel here.Contact us at: themixedtapepodcast@gmail.comIf you like the music we use check our playlists here.Host/Director of Series: Andrés Hincapié, PhDProducer: Melissa Villodas, PhDGraphic Content Creator: Susan MykalcioTranslation Services: Carlos Javier Félix

Join host Desire Wandan in a conversation with Rivka Eckert—theatre maker, activist, and educator—about her creative work with homeless youth and police officers in Arizona and with prisoners, correctional officers, and community members in the prisons of upstate New York. Eckert, a professor in the Theatre and Dance Department at the State University of New York at Potsdam, believes that community-based theatre-making has an important role to play in “helping us get free together.”   www.rivkarocchio.com Instagram @rivkaeckert ----more---- Welcome to All Power to the Developing, a podcast of the East Side Institute. The Institute is a center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect, and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers, and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title “All Power to the Developing.” This phrase captures how vital it is for all people—no matter their age, circumstance, status, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation—to grow, develop and transform emotionally, socially and intellectually if we are to have a shot at creating something positive out of the intense crises we're all experiencing. We hope that this podcast series will show you that, far more than a slogan, “all power to the developing” is a loving activity, a pulsing heart in an all too cruel world. ----more---- The East Side Institute is a hub for a diverse and emergent community of social activists, thought leaders, and practitioners who are reigniting our human abilities to imagine, create and perform beyond ourselves—to develop.  Each episode will introduce you to another performance activist or play revolutionary from around the world.   To learn more about the East Side Institute you can go to https://eastsideinstitute.org/

Dr. Timothy Pyles, Assistant Professor & Director of the Theatre Program at Marywood University in Scranton, speaking of the Music, Theatre and Dance Department production of the musical, "The Light in the Piazza," February 17, 2023, at 7:30 pm; Feb 18 at 2:00 & 7:30; and February 19 at 2:00 pm, at the Sette LaVerghetta Center on the Marywood campus. Admission is free. www.marywood.edu

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Krystal Demaine, Ph.D. grew up in the small coastal community of Rockport, Massachusetts with her mother, father, and two sisters. As a young girl she was inspired by her creative surroundings; with her parents as owners of the iconic Bearskin Neck Country Store and her father an accomplished bass player; she was drawn to creative pursuits with music and art which became her life's passion. Her roots of training in music therapy, neuroscience, creative writing, photography, expressive arts, and yoga led her to 20 years of private practice working across the lifespan with neurodiverse populations, mental health, and grief support. She earned a B.M. in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music, an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College, and a Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. She is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, Performance Wellness, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Trauma Sensitive HeartMath, and is a Listening Hour Practitioner. She has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented her work across the globe. She is currently a full Professor of Expressive Therapies at Endicott College in Beverly, MA overseeing the Art Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy undergraduate degree programs and coordinating the biennial Endicott College Expressive Therapies Symposium. She also teaches part-time at both Lesley University in the Psychology & Applied Therapies Department and at Salem State University in the Music & Dance Department. Dr. Demaine lives in Beverly, MA, USA with her bright young son. Her most recent book, “The Roots and Rhythm of the Heart” shares her philosophy of working with the heart, in healing, grief, and the arts. LISTEN & LEARN: Specific tasks and processes one must complete when self-publishing a book. The origin story and inspiration for Krystal's book. How listening to her heart allowed her to easily pivot to self-publishing. The process of engaging in a Musical Life Review. The heart sensory breathing technique for inward connection and grounding. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Krystal's website: www.krystaldemaine.com "The Roots & Rhythm of the Heart: Our Musical Identity, Spirit & Lineage" Ingram Spark Self-publishing distribution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

In this episode we go to Puerto Rico a bombear! We explore the development of bomba in Puerto Rico, its Black roots, some of its main figures, its various rhythms and dances, the government's involvement, the role bomba has played in recent social movements, and the exciting and inclusive new voices and dynamics that are emerging in the bomba scene. Our collection of guests is just marvelous, check it out:  Dr. Bárbara Abadía-Rexach is an Assistant Professor of Afrolatinidades at San Francisco State University and a prominent researcher on bomba, if you are researching bomba, you will come across her work; Dr. Sarah Bruno is currently a Postdoc of Latinx Studies in Arts, Cultures, and Religions at Rice University, she received her Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mar Cruz has been a bomba dancer and practicioner for over 11 years, she dances with her sister Maria with the group Parranderos de Loiza and their own group Bomba Yemaya, you may recognize Mar on the instagram page Se Baila Bomba; Marién Torres López is the Manager and director of Taller Tambuyé, a Professor at the Dance Department, Universidad Sagrado Corazón, a Folklorist, Dancer, Musician, Drummer, Choreographer, Singer, and Cultural events manager. For more info and resources check our website  here and our YouTube channel here.Contact us at: themixedtapepodcast@gmail.comIf you liked the music we used check our playlists here.Host/Producers: Andrés Hincapié, PhD; Melissa Villodas, PhD Graphic Content Creator: Susan MykalcioTranslation Services: Marisa Melchiorre

Stephen Schroeder began his dance career at the ripe age of 6, danced for a couple years then picked it back up before high school. While pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he danced professionally with local Boulder companies Blue Moon Dance Theater, Helander Dance Theater, David Capps/Dances, Interweave Dance Theater, The Boulder Ballet and other local independent artists. Upon completing his degree in 2001, he moved to Minneapolis and continued his career with Zenon Dance Company. In the Twin Cities area he also performed with Minnesota Dance Theater, TU Dance, ARENA Dances (more about that in a moment), Nautilus Music Theater, The Minnesota Opera, Cathy Young Dance, DanceCo and local independent artists Megan Mayer, Penelope Freeh, Nic Lincoln, Devin Carey, and the Flamettes. He also guested with Sean Curran Company out of New York City. While in college he also began his journey in the backstage technical and production elements of dance performances working closely with Robert Shannon, the Technical Director of the Dance Department at the time. He worked shows for the CU-Boulder Dance department and Macky Auditorium as well as locally with the Colorado Dance Festival. Once moving to Minnesota, he continued to work the technical side of productions as the touring technical director for Zenon Dance Company and ARENA Dances.Currently he is the Technical Director for the Dance Department at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.While dancing in ARENA, he met Stephanie Laager and eventually they would marry and spawn three wonderful children, Paityn and twins Rylan and Beckett. Presently they are all living and thriving in Nowthen, MN with the menagerie of animals that make up the Sparkle Ranch."I'd like to thank Mathew for this opportunity to have a conversation and reminisce. Thanks for all the good times, and, well being a matchmaker too!"

akaRadioRed welcomes four non-stop Creatives. Al Schnupp, who retired from the Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department, designed and/or directed 100 shows and wrote a dozen plays. Dr. Anita Kuhnley, a college counselor, substance abuse counselor, and therapist, is the author of The Mister Rogers Effect and co-author of 9 other books. Denny Daniel is the curator and founder of The Museum of Interesting Things, a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions. Karen Simmons founded Autism Today in 1998, the first online global autism resource center. Previously, she worked as a gemologist and served in the US Air Force. Join akaRadioRed for Read My Lips: Out-of-the Box Creativity.

akaRadioRed welcomes four non-stop Creatives. Al Schnupp, who retired from the Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department, designed and/or directed 100 shows and wrote a dozen plays. Dr. Anita Kuhnley, a college counselor, substance abuse counselor, and therapist, is the author of The Mister Rogers Effect and co-author of 9 other books. Denny Daniel is the curator and founder of The Museum of Interesting Things, a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions. Karen Simmons founded Autism Today in 1998, the first online global autism resource center. Previously, she worked as a gemologist and served in the US Air Force. Join akaRadioRed for Read My Lips: Out-of-the Box Creativity.

Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!We are so honored to bring to you Kiri Avelar, MFA, Interdisciplinary Artist, Educator, and Scholar! An awardee of the Chancellor's Fellow @ucsantabarbara's Theater & Dance Department and a beautiful human inside and out. Kiri is a strong fronteriza artist-scholar from the U.S./Mexico borderlands of El Paso, Texas/Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua. The movement between her cultures in the borderlands, and time lived away from the area, have shaped her interest in accessible, inclusive dance practices anchored in Chicana/Latina feminist epistemologies and border theory. Kiri is a former Jerome Robbins Dance Division Research Fellow for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and NYU Teaching Fellow for the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Her work has been published in the Journal of Dance Education, Dance Index, Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine, and the forthcoming anthologies Critical Storytelling from the Borderlands and ¡Somos Tejanas! Send some love to Kiri by leaving a comment on this episode and let us know what your favorite part of this chat was. We want to send a big thank you to Kiri for this amazing Sip & Chat!Get more of Kiri: https://www.kiriavelar.com/Latinx Dance Educators Alliance LNX x FuegoDanceShoes Brand AmbassadorsAñadele Sazón by wearing Fuego Shoes! Use our code LNX10 for 10% off. Click the link to learn more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.--Brought to you by MotionScoop Dance Corp, LNXdance Podcast is a series of conversations FOR Latinx dancers and educators BY Latinx dancers and educators. Join Mari & Marcus -M&M- as they dive deep into important topics in the dance industry and explore how being part of the Latinx community affects us, our contributions, decisions, and careers. We hope you enjoy our sip and chat, don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment with what you loved, questions and topics for next time! Follow us on our Instagram page LNXdance to interact with our community and with us.For business inquiries and to apply to be a guest, please email motionscoopinfo@gmail.com ¡Adiós! Hosts: Marcus Mantilla-Valentin & Mari VasconezSponsors: MotionScoop Dance Corp.

In this episode of the HET Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jessica Davis! Dr. Davis speaks about her role as an assistant director of clinical education and how it led her to teaching clinical education in another country! Biography: Jessica Davis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT has been practicing orthopaedic physical therapy with an emphasis in manual therapy since graduating from Duquesne University in 1999. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University in 2008, became a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopaedics in 2002, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists with Evidence in Motion in 2017. Jessica is the co-owner of Perform Physio, LLC. She is currently an assistant professor, assistant chair, and assistant director of clinical education with Duquesne University. She has been faculty with the Institute of Clinical Excellence where she was lead faculty for the Performing Arts Division and has also been interim faculty with the Dance Department of Slippery Rock University teaching dance kinesiology. She has extensive orthopedic manual therapy experience and has provided outpatient orthopedic physical therapy for many years in southern California and Pittsburgh. Her primary areas of specialty include orthopedics, manual therapy and performing arts medicine. Jessica maintains various professional memberships, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Alys Ayumi Ogura (she/her/hers) is a storyteller through her movement, voice and quirky humor. Her dance training began in Japan, where she learned from the now late Mika Kurosawa, the famed godmother of Japanese contemporary dance. She earned a BA in Theater Studies from Westmar University, and her theater training concluded with her earning the “most outstanding student” award from the school's Theater and Dance Department.Her choreographies and performances have been curated for the Walker Art Center's Choreographer's Evening by Megan Mayer, and for BodyCartography Project's/HIJACK's Future Interstates. Ogura has worked since 2010 in the Twin Cities' thriving arts community. As a way of giving back to the Twin Cities arts community, Ogura serves as a DanceMN steering-committee member, and she supports MN Artist Coalition efforts. She most recently performed in Generic Minneapolis, by Emily Gastineau, and she is set to be part of the April Sellers Dance Collective's summer residency/tour. Ogura is a former Arts Organizing Institute fellow (2017-18) through the Pangea World Theater, and a 2021 Naked Stages fellow, managed by Pillsbury House Theatre and funded by the Jerome Foundation.

Troy University's Theatre and Dance Department is staging a production of the beloved Broadway musical, "Newsies!" And, in memory of Legendary Band Director John M. Long, Troy University Concert and Symphonic bands dedicated this year's annual spring concert to him.

This week we will discuss our February 24th issue. Our host, Midori Jenkins  speaks with Libby Hobbs, culture contributor about her article on the black history month dance performance of ‘Ubuntu.'

This week we will discuss our February 24th issue. Our host, Midori Jenkins  speaks with Libby Hobbs, culture contributor about her article on the black history month dance performance of ‘Ubuntu.'

Greg Funfgeld, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the Bach Festival Orchestra, speaking about the educational programs of the organization and the annual Greg Funfgeld Family Concert on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 3:00 pm at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The event is a collaboration with the Dance Department of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Performing Arts. www.bach.org/

Summary: In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Lily Cabatu Weiss, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. They talk about the importance of collaboration amongst cultural leaders and institutions, especially in times of crisis. Lily shares how an ongoing dialogue between Dallas arts and cultural leaders enabled unprecedented resource-sharing, knowledge transfer, synergy, and increased support from all stakeholders – culminating with the We Are Dallas Arts initiative. After, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Criena Gehrke to discuss key takeaways. Despite the challenges involved in sustaining collective action and vision, they acknowledge its power to produce impactful change. References:   Lily Weiss was at the Brooker T Washington High School for 36 years, first as a teacher and then as Artistic Director.  The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, spanning 118 acres. It aims to transform the Dallas Arts District into a dynamic destination for locals and tourists alike while creating a fulfilling urban experience. Ordinance No. 17710, passed by the Dallas City Council on February 16, 1983 – setting the legal bases for the Dallas Arts District The Dallas Museum of Art was the first institution to move into the district. The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center was the second institution to move in. Trammell Crow Center is an iconic office tower located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a professional dance company that aims to bridge cultures, reach diverse communities and encompass ever-expanding national audiences. The Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a natural history and science museum in Dallas. Moody Performance Hall, is a City-managed, publicly-funded theater in the Dallas Arts District. Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark that holds large collections of 1930s art and Art Deco architecture. The Bishop Art Theatre Centre is an award-winning, multicultural, multidisciplinary arts institution in Dallas. The Sammons Center for the Art, which supports and represents the smaller organisations during the “expanded CEOs” meetings, is a kind of “greenhouse” for small performing arts groups.  Surveys jointly organised and done by the Dallas Ars District, TACA - The Arts Community Alliance and Dallas Area Cultural Advocacy Coalition (DACAC), found that pandemic-related arts losses reached $95.5 million. TACA - The Arts Community Alliance, is a nonprofit institution that supports the arts in Dallas County and North Texas through grant-making, capacity-building, and thought leadership The Dallas Area Cultural Advocacy Coalition is a grassroots organization of members representing Dallas-area arts and cultural organizations The We Are Dallas Arts Initiative is a collaboration between 29 Dallas Groups to urge audiences and patrons to return and again enjoy live, in-person cultural experiences The Dallas Arts District Connect Master Plan guides the design and construction of new and replacement features in the Dallas Arts District. It lays out a vision for the future of the Arts District and its build environment. The 360 Plan is a strategic document that sets a clear, cohesive vision for Downtown Dallas and its surrounding neighborhoods. Bio: Lily Cabatu Weiss is the Executive Director for the Dallas Arts District and served as the Artistic Director for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Chair of the Dance Department that is now a national model. She is known for her tireless work over the past four decades to further the arts and education in the community. Her goals to create access and connectivity in the Dallas Arts District are demonstrated by her collaborative work on the CONNECT Master Plan, producing the Signature Block Party Series – a free, family-friendly event attracting over 50,000 visitors along with smaller activations throughout the year, and providing education outreach to 1,500+ students annually. Dallas Arts District was recently named third in USA Today's 10 Best Arts Districts in the nation. 

Ryan Tuerk and I fixate on how to just be our most authentic selves and letting go of trying to “prove ourselves” to those around us. We reminisce about auditioning and life experience as a professional performer. We talk about friendships, “how you can't bring everyone with you in your personal evolution of life.” We migrate into the dance competitions world and what we look for at a competitions. Lastly we introduce Ryan's newest endeavor and company, Echelon! Ryan earned his MFA in contemporary choreography and classical pedagogy from Temple University and his BFA in jazz/theatre dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He has held faculty appointments at the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, Temple University's Musical Theatre Department, Montgomery County Community College's Dance Department and Circadium College for Circus Arts. In addition Ryan has been a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland for ACDA. He specializes in the Vaganova method of classical pedagogy, Jazz techniques and Contemporary choreography. Follow Ryan: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vontuerk & Https://www.instagram.com/echelon Echelon: https://echelondance.com/ Sponsors: KIM + ONO Website https://kimandono.com Insta: Https://www.instagram.com/kimandono_ Use Code: AHNASTASIA for 10% off Follow Your Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ahnastasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg For only $3.99 a month you get access to Monthly Bonus Meditation Episodes. That's less than a cup of coffee a moth for at least two additional episodes a month. Join now to get access! https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theluxuryofselfcare/message

Dean Michael Horswell engages In Conversation with Lee Soroko, Assistant Professor of Movement at FAU's Theater and Dance Department. He is a fight director and instructor who insures the safety of actors during fight scenes on stage. In 2022, Professor Soroko will be choreographing the violence scenes for "Carmen" at the Palm Beach Opera. 

Je vaste dosis verhalen, analyses en een gulle lach over dat fraaie medium: de radio! Met in aflevering 49:Harm heeft een nieuwe bijbaan: hij is plugger geworden!Afscheid 1: Dennis Ruyer weg bij Dance Department op Radio 538.Afscheid 2: Andries Knevel weg bij EO Radio 5. (Harm is even heel erg boos)Afscheid 3: Jurgen van den Berg, die een pleidooi houdt voor 'de radio' (Ron begint spontaan over beha's).Nooit Afscheid: veteranen bij Radio Veronica. Lex Harding en Ad Bouman doen de Top 100(0) Aller Tijden.Sander Lantinga is te gast en valt het Kroondomein binnen. Gaat ie straks naar Radio Veronica? Of naar Radio 10? Naar tv? NPO of toch Talpa)? Eerst even met Missie 538 het 3FM Glazen Huis 'kapotmaken'!Plus: lachwekkende bloopers en Syb doet weer de finale!Bestook ons met feedback, post, blooper-tips en meer via:@DitWasDeRadioditwasderadio@gmail.comfacebook.com/ditwaderadiovriendvandeshow.nl/radioZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest for episode 15 is Margi Cole, a good friend, dancer, teacher, mentor, and choreographer. She is the founder and Artistic Director of The Dance COLEctive and currently is a faculty member in the Dance Department at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

At Dance Education Canada we know how important dance pedagogy is. We consider a thorough and in-depth knowledge of dance pedagogy just as or even more important than a teachers experience in technical skill. It does not matter what you are teaching, whether it be a sport, art form or subject in school, if the teacher is not able to reach the students, then learning cannot happen. Today's conversation supports our vision and passion for the study of dance pedagogy. It puts the student first. Instead of more traditional approaches to teaching dance that involve a teacher standing at the front of the studio and teaching in a teacher centered learning environment, the learner and the way they learn becomes the focus for lesson planning, goal setting and progressions. Susannah's research on brain-based dance pedagogy connects the fields of neuroscience and dance education, to support a dancer centered learning environment. GUEST: Susannah “Sukie” Keita has spent equal portions of her career as a public-school educator, college professor, and performing artist. A student of the Joffrey tradition, she broadened her palette in New York City before traveling westward to dance and choreograph with regional companies including Orts Theatre of Dance and New Articulations. She earned an MFA at the University of Arizona and then became a certified instructor of the Dunham Technique, which guided her work as a dance educator in public schools. She later led the Dance Department at Grand Canyon University from 2010-2020, establishing two successful dance degree programs. She resides in Phoenix where she continues to write, teach, dance, choreograph, and consult through @SukieDance, as well as serve on the Arizona Dance Education Organization and as chair with the Institute for Dunham Technique Certification. INSTA: @sukiedance Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.

What does it take to become a professional dancer? A combination of physical gifts, proper training, and a lot of hard work for starters. But when the time comes to exit stage left, what does it take to then become a professional health care provider? We find out by talking to two extraordinary women who reached the top of two different fields. Listen as Yasi and Steven talk with Doctors Becca Rodriguez Regner, DO, FAOASM, and Kirsten Roberts, PT, DPT, CPT-PMA about the difficulties of a professional dance career, newer theories in dance training, the importance of nutritional support, developing resiliency, and so much more. For more about the AOASM, go to http://www.aoasm.org For Athletes and the Arts: http://athletesandthearts.com For the American Physical Therapy Association: http//apta.org For the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science: http://www.iadms.org Instagram: Kirsten Roberts: @drkroberts  Becca Rodriguez Regner: @sdolympicdoc Yasi Ansari: @yasiansarinutrition Steven Karageanes: @stevenkarageanes Dr. Becca Rodriguez Regner, DO, FAOASM: A former professional commercial dancer, Dr. Rodriguez is the current president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Dr. Becca Rodriguez Regner graduated from KCOM and is board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine.  Dr. Rodriguez serves the USOPC as a Team USA physician and was on the medical staff at the Olympic Training Site in Chula Vista, CA as team physician for 10 years.   She served on the USOPC Physician Advisory Board and USA President's Council Science Board, as well as the Medical Director for the high performance center for Team USA at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. She was Team USA physician at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and team physician for both USA Women's Waterpolo and USA Rugby.  She is the head team physician for the major league rugby team, the San Diego Legion and company physician for the San Diego Ballet.   She is passionate about improving quality healthcare and helps make policy for many national organizations. She continues to work with ACOFP and AOASM and will be Assistant Program Director for the new Sports Medicine Fellowship at Temecula Regional Hospital in 2022.  Dr. Kirsten Roberts, PT, DPT, CPT-PMA: Kirsten received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2010.  While completing undergrad and grad school, she danced professionally with San Diego Ballet for 8 seasons as well as performing in the Urban Nutcracker in Boston for a season.  She has also guested with Southern California Ballet and many others over the years. As a dancer, Kirsten had much exposure to Pilates growing up, but only really started pursuing it after PT school when she found APPI (the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute).  Kirsten is now a certified Pilates Instructor and Master Trainer for APPI and an avid presenter.  She is passionate about education and teaches courses all over the States and abroad.  She has presented at the AOASM (American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine) for Performing Arts conference, at IADMS (International Association for Dance Medicine and Science) conference, and at APPI's One Goal One Community conference in London.   She has always specialized in treating dancers from the beginner to the professional levels and is currently one of the Physical Therapists for Texas Ballet Theatre in Fort Worth, TX.  She is the Chair of the Dance Department for the California State Summer School for the Arts, where she teaches ballet, pointe, variations, injury prevention, anatomy, Pilates and nutrition.   She has her Associate Teaching Certificate in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet and has passed her Final Cecchetti Diploma Examination.  Kirsten is passionate about Pilates, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention and seeing people lead healthier, happier lives. She...

In an industry over run with white/male Artistic Directors, Chelsea Ainsworth and Jessica Smith are creating women led organizations that thrive and fill a void the NYC dance world desperately needs. In my interview, we dive into how these two leaders pivoted during the pandemic and the importance of building organizations that encourage creativity, power, and resilience. Dual Rivet is a women-led dance company focused on creating and sharing highly physical contemporary dance to a wide audience. Based in NYC, Dual Rivet creates work for stage and film that exchanges a cinematic and visceral language to influence both platforms. The company teaches a myriad of classes, throughout the United States, with an emphasis on contemporary partnering and floorwork. Led by Jessica Smith and Chelsea Ainsworth, Dual Rivet aims to share what it means to be female leaders in the arts. Arts On Site is a women-led nonprofit arts organization dedicated to providing artists with opportunities. Arts On Site began as an event to showcase artists. The event was an initiative from professional artists Chelsea Ainsworth, Kyle Netzeband, and Adrian Rosas, to connect artists from multiple art forms. As the event grew, a diverse community of artists grew and the concept for Arts On Site was born.Chelsea Ainsworth is a graduate of the Dance Department of The Juilliard School. She has worked with Johannes Wieland/StaadtstheaterKassel in Germany, Lorena Egan, Flexicure, Amber Sloan, Bryn Cohn + Artists, The Bang Group, Zvidance, and was on the modern/ballet dance faculty at Cap21 musical theater school and Chen Dance Center. Currently, she is creating work through Dual Rivet.Jessica Smith is a New York City based dancer from New Orleans, Louisiana. She studied at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, London Contemporary Dance School, and received her BFA in dance from the Department of Dance at Purchase College. She's currently a performer at Sleep No More NYC, Vim Vigor Dance Company, and ZviDance as well as Associate Director of Arts on Site NYC. She is the Co-Choreographer and Director of Dual Rivet, a women-led dance company based in NYC. Connect with Chelsea and Jessica!​https://www.instagram.com/ainsworthchelsea/https://www.instagram.com/jaesmith9Dual Rivet:https://www.dualrivetdance.com/https://www.instagram.com/dualrivet/Arts on Site:https://www.artsonsite.org/https://www.instagram.com/artsonsite/Special thanks to Emma Thesing for her assistance in organizing material for this episode of BTWPod.Connect with Brandon!Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcastWebsite: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP

The Pine Mountain Music Festival celebrates a return to live music along with its 30th Anniversary of bringing classical music to Marquette, Houghton, Iron Mountain and Crystal Falls. These two celebrations also bring 30th Anniversary performances, on Friday, June 25th at the Kaufman Auditorium in Marquette , and Saturday, June 26th at the Rozsa Center in Houghton . Both dates bring the talent of promising youth performers in a free performance by the UPStarts at 4pm. After a break for dinner on both the Friday and Saturday performance dates, a variety of performers present the 30th Anniversary Show . This performance is a collaboration with members of the Marquette Symphony Orchestra, the Keweenaw Orchestra, the Marquette City Band, Northern Michigan University's Dance Department, and tenor Miles Mykkanen (one of the original UPStarts). We hear all about the 30th Anniversary performances in an interview with Diane Eshbach, Trustee and President of the Pine Mountain Music Festival

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30 minutes behind the scenes of electronic music with Reinier Zonneveld, telling us all about going from playing on illegal raves to the opening of Awakenings, and graduating on two masters in university while breaking through in the techno scene of Amsterdam at the same time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 5 we talk with Mrs. Clark, our dance director. Listen to learn more about our dance program at M. D. Roberts! You can also follow the dance department on Instagram @mdrobertsdance. Additional information can be found on the Dance Google Site. Enjoy!

This episode centers on the students in the Keene State Theatre and Dance Department's production of The Last Five Years. During a tech rehearsal, they open up about their experiences with this musical. 

Picture this. A radio dj and dj/producer in a lockdown talking on Zoom about music and life. Dennis Ruyer is sitting in an empty studio in a red pyjama. Yotto is sitting at his house in Finland while his dog running through the house and his baby sleeps outside at minus 15 degrees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Klopchin, originally from Goshen, NY, is passionate about performing,choreographing, researching, and teaching dance. She currently is a Principal Artist withStuart Pimsler Dance and Theater and has performed with the company in Germany,Mexico, and in locations across the United States. Heather has also performed withARENA DANCES, Zenon Dance Company, Stark Dance, Alternative Motion Project,Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Linda Lehovec & Dancers, Joe Chvala Flying Foot Forum,Paula Mann’s Time Track Productions, and Dancing People Company. She is currentlythe Chair of the Dance Department at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where sheteaches Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, and Dance History as well as creating dancework for the St. Olaf Dance Department’s student company, Companydance. Heatherholds a BS degree in Management and a Dance minor from the State University of NewYork (SUNY) at Geneseo and a MFA degree in Dance Choreography and Performancefrom the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

Find Gregory:http://www.dawsondancesf.org/company/https://tanneryworlddance.com/winterdance-fest/https://www.shipyardartists.com/https://www.facebook.com/dawson.dancesfhttps://www.instagram.com/dawsondancesf/About Gregory:Gregory P Dawson, former Lines Ballet dancer, received his BA from Saint Mary's College. In 2007, he formed dawsondancesf (ddsf) as an outlet for his choreographic goals and vision. Shortly thereafter, he created “which light in the sky is us” for Company C Contemporary Ballet (nominated for an Isadora Duncan Award for choreography) and became the Assistant Director of the California State Summer School of the Arts' Dance Department in Southern California. In the fall of 2011, Mr. Dawson became Artistic Director of Dawson Wallace Dance Project in Denver, Colorado (formerly David Taylor Dance), where the Denver Post named him “the best choreographer in Denver.” Soon after, Dawson received a CHIME grant, partnering him with choreographic mentor Elizabeth Streb for one year. In September 2013, dawsondancesf re-established its presence in San Francisco with the world premiere of “fabricca matterasso d'argento” at Zaccho Dance Theatre. Following this, Mr. Dawson created “birds eye view” (a collaboration with the Richard Howell Quintet) for the 2014 Black Choreographers Festival, which received an Isadora Duncan Award in 2015. Also, ddsf presented “MONOCHROME” at the BAN7 Festival 2014 in San Francisco. In the Fall of 2014, Dawson premiered “in this moment” with Richard Howell. The Zellerbach Foundation-funded ddsf next premiered, “intrinsic motion project“, and this past summer 2015 ddsf completed 5th-week residency at CSSSA's summer intensive at Cal Arts where Dawson is assistant to the Chair. In spring of 2015, ddsf premiered Intima produced by Al'myra Communication which collaborated with Ali Kaf – visuals, and Ashraf kateb – music. dawsondancesf made its debut in New York City in the Fall of 2014, at Baurch College, with a return in September 25-27 of 2015. Dawson currently teaches and choreographs for all the LINES Ballet Educational Programs.Support the show (Http://Www.patreon.com/speakforchangepodcast)

Kimono är i mångas ögon ett ikoniskt plagg och symbolen för Japan. Det är ett plagg präglat av traditioner men som också är i ständig förändring. Kimonos återfinns världen över inom mode, inom scenkonst, och inte minst som vardagsplagg. Men får vem som helst bära Kimono?Och vad innebär uttryck som Japonism och begränsande kläder? Lyssna på ett intressant samtal mellan Ami Skånberg Dahlstedt, dansare, koreograf och doktorand på Dance Department på University of Roehampton i England och Petra Holmberg: Japan-intendent på Östasiatiska museet i Stockholm. Moderator: Björn Lindgren. Ljudproducent, Niklas Sjösvärd. Producent, Jenny Högström Berntson och Rebecka Bukovinszky.

Please welcome Jo Rowan and Associate Dean Melanie Shelley from my Alma Mater!Both inspirations to me and my growth as a dancer, I am excited to share their expertise and values at OCU. Jo is the head of the dance department and has been since 1981. Dean Melanie attended school their shortly after and they have been a team ever since. Melanie Shelley, Associate Dean and Professor of Arts Management, has served the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management in many capacities over three decades. She enjoys working with dance and entertainment business students as the Student Success Coordinator and preparing students for professional careers. Dean Shelley serves as Costume Consultant, choreographer, company manager, and professor at OCU. Her choreography has been performed both in the United States and internationally, in Beijing and Taipei, China and her costume designs have been included in the New York City Toy Show. Dean Shelley has been named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for multiple years, was named Oklahoma City University’s Exemplary Teacher of the Year for 2000, and served as Faculty Fellow and Interim Chair of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Oklahoma City University’s Academic Affairs Office in 2006-2007.-------------------------------------------Jo Rowan is a nationally known master ballet teacher and performer and is professor of dance and chairman of the Dance Department within Oklahoma City University’s Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment.Rowan, who was trained at the School of American Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, holds degrees in design and dance from University of Cincinnati and has performed with Cincinnati Ballet, Dallas Ballet, Garden State Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Dallas Opera, Philadelphia Opera, Tulsa Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and as a soloist at Radio City Music Hall. She has been a guest artist with the Baltimore Symphony, Kansas City Philharmonic, and Cincinnati Symphony orchestras. A member of Actors’ Equity Association, Rowan has appeared in more than 60 musicals. She has performed in New York City, as well as at Actors Theatre in Louisville, Maine State Theatre, Playhouse in the Park, Kansas City Civic Center, and Kansas City Starlight Theatre, to name a few. She has also appeared in numerous television commercials and was a regular on the PBS TV show, Consumer Survival Kit. Rowan performed at Lyric Theatre in Grand Hotel as ballerina Grushinskaya and recently choreographed the Dream Ballet in Lyric’s production of Oklahoma!. She was the chief researcher for How To Make It In Musicals, Michael Allen’s authoritative book on developing a successful career as a musical theatre performer.Formerly ballet mistress of Dallas Ballet, Rowan has taught for all major dance organizations in the United States and has been invited to serve as an Artist-in-Residence for Oklahoma. She has conducted master classes at the St. Louis and Detroit Tap Festivals, has toured America as a ballerina with Dance Olympus, has taught for Dance America and Boston Ballet, and has adjudicated for the North American Ballet Festival Competition in Boston and the State of Tennessee’s Individual Artist Fellowship Award in Dance-Choreography.In both 2018 and 2019 Rowan was selected as one of the Journal Record's 50 Making a Difference during "The Woman of the Year" event. In April of this year, Rowan received The Governor's Arts Award in recognition of her longtime leadership and significant contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.Support the show (https://www.instadancecoach.com/thank-you-for-supporting-my-podcast-colleges-and-careers/)

Judith Howard has been making dances in the Twin Cities for over 30 years and her work hasbeen presented at numerous venues, nationally and internationally including the Walker ArtCenter, the Southern Theater, 9x22 Dance Lab, the NY Improvisation Festival and TheInternational Festival of Contemporary Dance in Yaroslavl, Russia. Judith has performed thework of numerous choreographers including: Super Group, HIJACK, Morgan Thorson, Laurie Van Wieren, Off-Leash Area, Shapiro and Smith, Skewed Visions, April Sellers, and Mad KingThomas. Her work has been supported by the McKnight and Jerome Foundations, the MNRegional Arts Council, and Carleton College. She was selected “Twin Cities BestChoreographer” in 2005 and received a Sage Award for Outstanding Performance (with AprilSellers) in 2006. She was honored for her teaching with a Sage Award for Outstanding DanceEducator in 2014 and a Sage Award for Outstanding Performer in 2016 for her solo in the work of Super Group. Judith is currently a professor in Dance at Carleton College where she directs the Dance Program and is currently the Chair of the Theater and Dance Department.

Elizabeth Cameron Dalman, currently Director of Mirramu Creative Arts Centre and Artistic Director of Mirramu Dance Company, founded Australia’s iconic contemporary dance company, Australian Dance Theatre and was its Artistic Director from 1965 - 1975. Elizabeth was awarded an OAM for her contribution to contemporary dance in Australia. Included among her many other awards are an Australian Artists Creative Fellowship, an ACT Creative Arts Fellowship and several Canberra Critics Circle Awards. In 2015 she was inducted into the Australian Dance Hall of Fame and awarded the Canberra Times Artist of the Year. Elizabeth was Head of the Dance Department at the University of Western Sydney from 2004 – end 2006. She has taught at the Taipei National University of the Arts in Taiwan where she has a long association with the Taiwanese dance community, also appearing annually in the Tsai Jui Yueh International Dance Festivals. She has also been a guest teacher at L’Ecole des Sables in Senegal and at Tans Atelier Wien, Austria.Elizabeth’s career in dance spans more than six decades and she continues to explore new avenues in her work. In 2016 Elizabeth joined Teaċ Daṁsa as an actor/dancer in Michael Keegan Dolan’s Swan Lake/Loch na hEala. This award-winning production has been touring the world for four years.In 2018 - 2019 Elizabeth worked with Director, Kenneth Spiteri, on a VR film project, Crone, and is currently working with Jacqui Carroll on a new solo work involving masks. She has recently received a Homefront grant from artsACT to research Dance-in-Nature: Preparing a book, video-tutorial and workshop.During Covid; In my hibernation my creativity turned to writing. I spent hours happily at my computer with my writing, which sometimes feels like choreography. The results of these writing hours are some rough chapters recounting special experiences of my life, and in particular, my life here at Mirramu. This is an ongoing project which perhaps one day will evolve into a book. As well, I have been working subliminally on two solo projects. The first is Crone which I developed with Kenneth Spiteri during 2018 and 2019. I am taking the ideas and choreographed sections that we created and were shot for a VR dance film, as raw material for a solo theatre production. The other project is a new solo program directed by Jacqui Carroll. Here I use masks to create seven different women in various different times and different circumstances. This project is an enormous challenge, but it is opening up a whole new world of performance for me. As soon as the warmer weather comes and the days get longer, I will be working hard on these two works.This is the second interview on Delving into Dance, from the amazing Elizabeth Cameron Dalman.

Dance Department Backstage with Mark Knight, telling us everything about falling in love with electronic music, songs that changed his life and the unique opportunities a world wide lockdown brought him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 minutes behind the scenes with house legend MK, about starting selling records while being completely broke, creating instant classics and the old school Detroit-music scene he came from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 minutes behind the scenes with our Dutch fellows Lucas & Steve, about making the best out of lock downs, the music they grew up with, their working process as a duo and some of their wildest fantasies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Karen Love, a New Jersey-based choreographer and dance educator.  Karen is the Founder/Artistic Director of Umoja Dance Company and Usaama Dance Company, Coordinator for Wofabe African Dance & Drum Festival, Director of the Dance Department at Hillside High School, and owner of Umoja Dance studio located in Vaux Hall, NJ.

We will open with Damu Sudi Alii and Jabari Alii, featured artist with First Edition which is performing Sat., March 22, 2014, 8:30 p.m. at the 57th Street Gallery in Oakland. See https://www.facebook.com/FirstEditionTrio/info  At 8:30 Danny Nguyen joins us to talk about World Water Day and his composition, “DANCE THE BLEU”, the College of Alameda's Dance Department and Nguyen Dance Company performance, co-sponsored by Oakland Sister Cities International Da Nang, Saturday March 22nd, 7pm. Free Admission in the College of Alameda Dance Studio, G-111. See http://alameda.peralta.edu/danny-nguyen/  At 9 a.m. Scottish playwright Linda McLean joins us to talk about Every Five Minutes which is going up at the Magic Theatre next week 3/26-4/20/2014. See http://www.aoiagency.com/2010/11/mclean-linda/We close at 9:30 a.m. with an interview with Yeye Luisah Teish who will tell us about the Moisture, The Water Cycle Continues. . . A Ritual Theatre Performance, 7-9 p.m. at La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, in Berkeley, Sunday, March 23, 2014, (510) 849-2568. Visit http://lapena.org/event/moisture-the-water-cycle-continues-2/