Podcasts about dance theater

Adult ballet dancer and board member for the Children's Dance Theater of Okanogan County in Washington, Rob MacCaul, is in the studio this month!  Rob's story about discovering ballet is a testament to passion, perseverance, and self-discovery. It began in 1982 with a chance encounter at a dance studio in Waikiki—an experience that sparked a lifelong love for ballet. From taking classes in Pasadena to performing on stage as an adult in Seattle, Rob spoke about how ballet helped him discover and express his identity and taught him that he can still challenge himself in adulthood, whether it's through performing on stage as an adult or taking the step of going en pointe at age 58.  His story goes beyond ballet as well. It's about finding the courage to express himself authentically, navigating societal expectations, and building a community that embraces everyone in dance. Check it out! Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaccaul Check out the pointe shoe inserts Rob shared: https://perfectfitpointe.com/ Follow The Red Shoes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redshoesdancewear Check out LFW School of Dance, where Rob takes classes: https://lfwschoolofdance.com/ Rob recommended The Dancewear Center: https://www.dancewearcenter.net/ Support The Children's Dance Theater of Okanogan County: https://www.facebook.com/p/Childrens-Dance-Theater-of-Okanogan-County-100070283439729/ Check out Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: https://trockadero.org/ 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 Follow The Adult Ballet Studio on YouTube! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@eblosfield91⁠ Support this podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/TheAdultBalletStudio?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Check out this podcast replay of our SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer with Mayte Natalio, Adesola Osakalumi, and Ellenore Scott. This conversation focuses on career transitions or expansions, specifically for dancers who have shifted or added choreography to their artistic practice. We hosted this panel at Sunlight Studios in February 2024. This video and audio was recorded by Michael Weir supported by the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation. Transcript available upon request. Ellenore Scott (she/her) is a BIPOC, New York based choreographer and director. Through her work, Scott values lifting diverse voices in her community while creating a joyous space where the creative process can bring as many people in as possible. Her Broadway credits include Grey House, Funny Girl, Mr. Saturday Night. Her Off-Broadway credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Titanique (Lucille Loretel Nomination), I Can Get It For You Wholesale. Other choreography credits include: So You Think You Can Dance?, Single All the Way (Netflix). In 2023, Scott co-directed The Lonely Few, a world premiere rock musical at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA that will transfer to Off-Broadway's MCC Theatre in Spring of 2024. Scott's work has also been seen at The Bushwick Starr, The Old Globe, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre. In 2020, Scott was a finalist for the SDC Breakout Award for the first ever TikTok Music Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical which raised over $2 million for The Entertainment Fund. As a performer, Scott appeared in numerous television shows (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Smash, The Blacklist, Glee! to name a few) and was a finalist and All-Star on So You Think You Can Dance? Scott is the Artistic Director of ELSCO Dance, a contemporary-fusion dance company. Mayte Natalio: Broadway: Suffs (spring 2024), For Colored Girls… (Associate Choreographer). Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure (The Public Theater, Mobile Unit). Regional: The Winter's Tale (DTC, Public Works), Into the Woods (Barrington Stage Company), Love in Hate Nation (Two River Theater), Hair (The Old Globe), Kiss My Aztec (Hartford Stage), How to Dance in Ohio (Syracuse Stage). Adesola Osakalumi: is a Bronx native, Bessie Award-winning, Drama Desk-nominated Choreographer and Actor. Inspired by his family's dance company Africa 1 Dance Theater, he began performing at an early age and was immediately captivated by popping, locking, and all diasporic hip-hop dance styles. He began training seriously at every opportunity possible while maintaining a strong presence in the New York club scene where these styles flourished. Selected Choreographic credits include: Fall For Dance/Jam On The Groove 3 For 30 (City Center),Skeleton Crew (Broadway MTC), Cullud Wattah, Coal Country, Othello (Public Theater), runboyrun, Eyewitness Blues (NYTW), Good Grief (Vineyard), Jam on the Groove (Minetta Lane) and the film School Of Rock. Upcoming: The Hippest Trip (Soul Train Musical) Associate Choreographer & Dance Consultant and Syncing Ink (Victoria Theater) Spring 2025.  As an Actor: Skeleton Crew, Fela!, Equus (Broadway), runboyrun (NYTW), Syncing Ink (Flea/Alley Theater) and the films Red Pill, IBRAHIM, Enchanted, Across the Universe, and Sex and the City 2. TV: "Endgame", “Ice”, Blue Bloods. Awards: Bessie Award Recipient, Drama Desk Recipient. I give thanks to my Ori, Ancestors, and Family for their constant support and love. adesola.com IG @adesolaosakalumi.

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee engages in a captivating conversation with award-winning choreographer, dancer, producer, and educator Dominic Moore-Dunson. Known for his community-centered approach and recently recognized by Dance Magazine as one of 2023's “25 to Watch,” Dominic Moore-Dunson shares insights into his latest project, The Remember Balloons, a moving dance-theater production exploring memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and intergenerational storytelling. The conversation delves into Dominic Moore-Dunson's inspiration from the children's book The Remember Balloons, how dance intersects with storytelling and community engagement, and his unique creative process, including building the show through improvisation with his team. Dominic Moore-Dunson also touches on his journey into dance, his passion for urban Midwest storytelling, and the impactful themes that drive his work in The Remember Balloons.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.If you have a story about art, culture, or community in Baltimore, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the arts and culture podcast scene and showcase your insights on "The Truth In This Art" with Rob Lee.Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.About "The Truth In This Art"Hosted by Rob Lee, "The Truth In This Art" podcast dives into the heart of creativity and its influence on the community. This arts and culture podcast from Baltimore highlights artists discussing their ideas, sharing insights, and telling impactful stories. Through these artist interviews, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the creative economy and artistic life in Baltimore. Support the show:Merch from Redbubble | Make a Donation  ★ Support this podcast ★

Christian Zyp interviews Gabri Christa (director) about her experimental dance short film SHEILA. It is screening as part of BROAD VIEW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL on Fri Nov 8th at 9pm at Metro Cinema.sheila is a short experimental documentary about Sheila Rohan, one of the founding members of Dance Theater of Harlem. "It is in many ways an experimental short bio documentary, part dream, but above all I hope it conveys the mystery and strength of this talented, remarkable, inspirational, strong, elegant and kind woman who I am lucky to know. I want the world to know her too and feel the magic of her presence." - Gabri Christa

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39926]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39926]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39926]

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved ones.    Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestsTom Chiodo is the executive producer of Special Projects National Productions for WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association), the flagship PBS station in Washington DC. WETA develops primetime documentary films and original digital content, accompanied by national impact and engagement campaigns, across 330+ PBS stations in more than 150 markets. Recent public media projects: Ken Burns presents Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers (2022); Emmy-nominated documentary Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History(2020); Rethinking High School with Soledad O'Brien Town Hall at Howard University (2016); DuPont Columbia Award & Emmy-nominated documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015). Current documentary projects in development/production: Caregiving; Hiding in Plain Sight: Adult Mental Illness;Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America; Defeating Dementia; and Mighty Real: Out and Proud in America. Thirty years' experience in the media, communications, television and entertainment industry. Former SVP Development Entertainment Industry Foundation creating programs and funding for national initiatives in health care, volunteerism, childhood hunger and education. Tom has held senior positions at Rubenstein Associates, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health & State Office for Children. Former clients: HBO; AMC; TIME, Inc.; Wenner Media; Talk Miramax Books; Columbia University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Major League Baseball; Dance Theater of Harlem; The Apollo Theatre; Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.; The Tony Awards; Tribeca Film Festival; ABC's Good Morning America; Stand Up to Cancer; and Chances for Children.Board memberships: Fenway Community Health Center (Boston), Professional Performing Arts High School (NYC), Heart Gallery New York. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences judge for the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Tom is a published playwright, and co-author of “Home Care for Respirator Dependent Children” New England Journal of Medicine.  Links Mentioned in this Episode Wellbeings Web SiteCaregiving Documentary WebsiteCaregiving TrailerPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder. PsychArmor is dedicated to providing education, resources, and strategies for those who provide care for our nation's wounded, ill and injured military service members and Veterans. The caregiving journey can be challenging — we're here to provide support. Thanks to the generosity of The USAA Foundation, and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, we are pleased to offer the newly digitized Military Caregiver Recognition Award Program. Upon completion of the four PsychArmor courses included in this program and registration for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community, you will receive the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Badge. You can see find the resource here:    https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-caregiver-award Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

“Companies oftentimes see dancers, especially women, "unable" to have a career, a professional career after they're becoming mothers. And that's also part of the patriarchy because this is not how it works. Having a child and coming back to work, it can potentialize your work in so many ways. It can bring a broader vision for yourself and for others around you. It can change everything.” - Ingrid SilvaIngrid Silva was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she began classical ballet training at age eight in the Dançando Para Não Dançar, a program that provided training to young people who could not otherwise afford dance classes.Throughout her childhood, Silva was inspired by Brazilian ballet dancers, Mercedes Baptista and Ana Botafogo. Outside of Baptista, however, she had very few black Brazilian ballet dancers to idolize. Silva's passion for increased Afro Brazilian visibility in ballet, combined with her mother's unwavering support, inspired Silva to be her own role model at a young age.By the young age of 17, Silva was an apprentice at Grupo Corpo, one of the most prestigious dance companies in Brazil. And in 2017, she was accepted into the Dance Theater of Harlem Summer Intensive Program in New York on a full scholarship. The following year, she joined the company's community engagement project, Dancing Through Barriers. In 2013, Silva joined the company full time, where she remains today. She felt affirmed by the Dance Theater of Harlem's celebration of African American culture through performance, community engagement, and arts education programs. Silva has held principal and soloist roles for renowned choreographers, including Arthur Mitchell, Donald Bird, Francesca Harper, and many others.Speaking with Silva at her home in New York, it was a delight to be able to hear her own perspective on this incredible personal journey and how it has intersected with pregnancy and motherhood. We know that you all will really appreciate this conversation today.Follow Ingrid's journey at:@IngridSilvahttp://www.ingridsilvaballet.com/And discover her recent book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas (currently available in Portuguese, and English soon!) here: http://www.ingridsilvaballet.com/booklivro Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com Follow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcastSubscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39923]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39923]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39923]

Kelly Bond is a New Orleans based director, choreographer, performer and teacher.  Her and her creative partner, Ellery Burton, recently premiered their latest dance experiment, Fuzzy Bulldozer, at Catapult as part of our Mondo Bizarro Presents series.  They'll be doing it again in Philadelphia and New Orleans later this year so follow Kelly on social media to get your tickets as soon as they are available.   For more info about us and to donate to the show visit www.mondobizarro.org. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. Here are some links you may want to check out as you listen to the show: Kelly Bond's Website Kelly Bond on Instagram Faye Driscoll Cannonball Festival Marigny Opera House Mondo Bizarro on Instagram

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39925]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39924]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39925]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39924]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39924]

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater's ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel like to individually and collectively heal, what does it move like? Twenty brilliant artists and collaborators take audiences through a journey of Celia Cruz's vibrations, unearthing history embedded in our bodies. Through ¡azúcar!, CONTRA-TIEMPO explores ancestral wisdoms about a plant that once aided in our healing, used as a way to sweeten medicinal concoctions, now extracted, refined, and used as weaponized poison. This courageous work is rooted in and inspired by the sacred feminine, personal narratives of food, labor, community, sabor, and explorations of “familying” and healing as practices. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39925]

Send us a Text Message.In the 1980's, Elena Bartley our guest today was a company member of Dance Theater of Harlem, the most prestigious black ballet dance company in the world. As fortune would have it, Elena learned about the Contrology System AKA Pilates, from the company's executive director, Kathy Grant who was as many of you know, a disciple of Joe Pilates. After spending two decades as one of the company's soloists, Elena transitioned to teaching Pilates and brought with her a dancer's eye for detail and a passion for movement. She also studied with other first generation teachers, Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry, Jay Grimes and Romana Kryzanowska who all informed Elena's teaching.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Elena Bartley ~ https://tupilates.videoSupport the Show.

With over 35 years of experience in addiction treatment, Michael Herbert is a highly accomplished professional in the field. His expertise spans from intervention to aftercare, making a positive impact on countless individuals and families. Michael's international work has taken him to various parts of the world, including Behman Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he taught addiction counseling. He also served as a consultant for the Cairo American College and the Maadi Psychological Center, contributing to the development of effective treatment approaches. In addition, Michael has devoted his time to facilitating self-help groups in North Africa and engaging in prevention work in Cape Town, South Africa. On the domestic front, Michael has left an indelible mark on the addiction treatment landscape. He has designed programming for the NY Theological Seminary for Children at Risk and the Lawyers Assistance Program. His contributions to the New York City Police Department Members Assistance Program (MAP) and The Dance Theater of Harlem have been invaluable. As the program director of Inter-Care LTD in New York City, Michael has played a pivotal role in providing comprehensive care to those in need. He has also lent his expertise to Columbia Tri-Star television as a trusted consultant. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael's personal achievements are equally inspiring. At the age of 50, he embraced running and completed his first ultra marathon, covering an astounding 155 miles across the Sahara Desert. And at 61, he successfully conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, demonstrating his unwavering determination and resilience. Michael recognizes the importance of maintaining physical fitness and takes pride in being a beekeeper in his spare time. He is also a devoted pet parent to two basenjis. A proud graduate of the Hoffman Process, Michael's passion for education and empowering others led him to establish the nonprofit organization African Hopeful Horizons in 2023. Through this initiative, he aims to provide educational materials and opportunities to students in remote areas of Africa, making a lasting impact on their lives. Michael Herbert's unwavering dedication to addiction treatment, his remarkable personal achievements, and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others make him an exceptional individual. With his vast experience and compassionate approach, he continues to travel the world, bringing education and hope to those in need. Michael Herbert CASAC,ICADC,CIP 3 Top Tips You can find who you truly are Life just gets better I can trust in faith Social Media  Coachmichaelherbert.com  Africanhopefulhorizons.org Instagram michael.a.herbert TikTok recoveryguidellc   #recoveryguide #recoverycoach #givingback #wecanhelp #africanhopefulhorizons

Albie Anne Troska discusses her background in theater and dancing, adjusting to the training and conditioning of pro wrestling, forming the Carny Boiz with Mat Gauge, valuable advice she's received from Adam Hoffman, her current wrestling Mt. Rushmore, and more. Follow Albie Twitter: https://twitter.com/albieannetroska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albieannetr... Follow Ella Jay Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsellajay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_itsellajay/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awrestlinggal/support

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Alanna Morris is a professional dancer-choreographer in St. Paul. She saw Minnesota Dance Theatre's spring production, and she wants everyone to know about the Ensemble's final weekend. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis. Alanna says: Minnesota Dance Theatre are a legacy intuition. Going back to its founder, Loyce Houlton, who in 1962 made innovative contributions to the performance of classical ballet and the Graham technique, which still sets the company's dancers apart today, not only locally but nationally. The company has undergone a lot of administrative changes in recent years, and yet the love of dance and performance is still so strong. They are presenting three world premieres.They are actually closing their doors and celebrating this legacy this weekend.They've had such a rich history of performance for decades, then carried through by Houlton's daughter, Lise, and now directed by Elayna Waxse, who is the interim artistic director. They are actually closing their doors and celebrating this legacy this weekend. This is the performing ensemble's farewell concert and celebration concert. Minnesota Dance Theatre's school will remain open and continue to thrive with training young students and young dancers. This performance features four choreographers. Three of them are local to the Minnesota dance community, and one of them (Nia-Amina Minor) is an artist that's been commissioned; she's a Black and female choreographer from Seattle. And you're going to see a range of works in the classical ballet idiom, also traversing into contemporary ballet. You're gonna hear classics like Frederick Chopin to contemporary and experimental jazz music from Makaya McCraven. I went to the performance and I was amazed by the diversity of the musical selections there. It's really worth seeing.Over these long years, some of our most amazing dancers and teachers and arts leaders have come out of the Minnesota Dance school and company here. The Ensemble is taking their last bow this weekend, but the school will continue to thrive and train young students and young dancers.— Alanna MorrisRasputin: There lived a certain man, in Russia long agoTheater maker Shanan Custer of White Bear Lake saw Four Humors Theater's play “Rasputin” at the Twin Cities Horror Festival last fall, and she's thrilled that the show is getting a second run at Open Eye Figure Theatre in Minneapolis. “Rasputin” opens tonight and runs through May 18. The show runs 70 minutes without intermission. The May 12 matinee requires masks for all audience members. (All other shows are mask-optional.) Shanan says: The play is a dark comedy created by Four Humors Theater. It's a very deeply hilarious investigation of all of the versions of Rasputin's gruesome death. It's brilliantly conceived, the actors are so strong and there are so many incredible physical comedy moments. A very deeply hilarious investigation.And yet while that's happening, the play is dealing with this political nightmare: this greedy, horrifying zealot who's getting all the attention. It plays really well in 2024. It hit me so hard last year, and I'm really excited that they're bringing it back.— Shanan CusterCheck out Mankato's arts scene Dana Sikkila, director of the 410 Project Community Art Space in Mankato, is looking forward to the second annual Manifest event this Saturday. The free, all-day event (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) celebrates the local arts scene and its vibrant history. Put on by the Midwest Arts Catalyst and River Valley Makers, Manifest is a new, larger iteration of its (pre-COVID) Post-Holiday Extravaganza. Location: Kato Ballroom. Dana says: It's our time in Mankato here — and really truly for anyone who wants to join us — to celebrate arts and culture. It also celebrates the history of the arts in the Mankato area, to reflect on the importance of keeping these things alive in our cities.  It's going to be an all-day event. There are art vendors. There's going to be art raffles, a silent auction and food trucks. We have a huge community mural project that's going to be happening on a building outside next door to the Kato Ballroom. We're going to have our Mankato community collage photo shoot happening 11 to 5 p.m., too. And that's where people can come to get a photo taken of themselves with their friends with their families. And that photo gets put into our big community collage that happens yearly. And then starting at 7 p.m., we're having live music.It is free to attend and everyone's welcome. They are asking for a $20 suggested donation at the door. Any of the proceeds that come in at the door go back into the arts in our community throughout the year. It's a great event all the way around.— Dana Sikkila

Today we present the second of two episodes featuring Karen Valby, author of The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History. The book records the largely forgotten stories of five Black ballerinas who changed the art form. Their stories are surprising and vivid and poignant… and totally worth your time if you enjoyed our most recent season of The Turning.  In our second episode of the series, Karen Valby speaks with former ballerina and founding member of the Dance Theater of Harlem, Sheila Rohan. You can buy The Swans of Harlem here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716415/the-swans-of-harlem-by-karen-valby/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Clarke-Springer isn't losing sleep over the final product; as a dancer and choreographer, she's more interested in the process. She says the communal nature of her work is what makes the performance authentic and affects the audience. Nicole shares with Jeanne why she threw out her plan to move to New York City for training; what the three points of collaboration are when she's choreographing and why they matter; how embracing the process contributes to her success; why listening to your intuition is important; and why she doesn't tell herself she will do better.Nicole Clarke-Springer, with a B.S. in arts administration-dance from Butler University, excelled early, honored as Butler Ballet's Outstanding Performer. Her career blossomed at Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT), starting as an apprentice before becoming a company member. Clarke-Springer's notable performances include working with Roberta Flack and Jennifer Holiday. She took a brief hiatus in 2007 to teach at Western Kentucky University and tour Istanbul with the Clifton Brown Dance Company. Returning to DRDT, she directed the Summer Dance Intensive, honed her choreographic skills with works like Nine and Femme, and contributed to Congo Square Theatre's Nativity. In 2013, she joined DRDT's Artistic Team and was spotlighted as an Emerging Choreographer for "Generations." Her piece Hadiya was acclaimed for its poignancy and tribute to victims of violence. Clarke-Springer's influence extended to choreographing for the Steve Harvey Show and teaching nationwide, including positions at Chicago State University and Northwestern University. Upholding Deeply Rooted's mission, she fosters an environment of spiritual affirmation, open dialogue, and accountability, leading to her appointment as Artistic Director in 2019.Website: deeplyrooteddancetheater.org instagram: @nikkispringer5facebook: Nicole Clarke-Springer

“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Alicia Graf Mack, Dean and Director of the Dance  Division of The Juilliard School.  In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Alicia Graf Mack who was recently recognized as a Dance Magazine Award Honoree.     Join us as we talk, not only about her inspiring career, its longevity and the set backs she has overcome, but she graciously pulls back the curtain on her gratefulness, spirituality and family that grounds her along with sharing her deep connection to the responsibility of an artist in the world. You will agree that Alicia Graf Mack brings this to all she does.  Be inspired by this kind, gentle, thought provoking and intelligent woman who not only loves to dance, but she loves teaching and loves to inspire the success of her students no matter which path they choose.  Listen in and be 'moved in these moments.' Alicia Graf Mack enjoyed a distinguished career as a leading dancer of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  She has also been a principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and she had danced as a guest performer with Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, Beyonce, John Legend, Andre 3000, and Alicia Keys.  Graf Mack graduated magna cum laude with honors in history from Columbia University and holds an MA in nonprofit management from Washington University in ST. Louis.  In 2007, Smithsonian Magazine named her American Innovator of the ARTS and Sciences. She is the recipient of the Columbia University Medal of Excellence, an award given each year an alumnus who has demonstrated excellence in their field of work.  In 2008, she delivered the keynote address to the graduates of Columbia University's School of General Studies.  As a dance educator, Graf Mack most recently taught as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston and was a visiting assistant professor at Webster University.  She is co-founder of D(n)A Arts Collective, an initiative created to enrich the lives of young dancers through master classes and intensives.  She began her inaugeral season as director of the Juilliard Dance Division in 2018. Follow on Instagram @aliciagrafmack @movingmomentspodcast https://www.juilliard.edu/dance/faculty/graf-mack-alicia Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance 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."

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“Dancing just created a space for me where I could do what I want and feel what.”Our conversation with Devika explores the profound influence dance has had in her life. From dancing to connect to herself, to dancing to lead others and create intimate spaces of trust. From dancing to shape and express parts of her identity to dancing to heal and fulfil––she takes us through the entire experience.The episode begins by delving deeper into the start of her journey with dance. She shares with us what initially drew her to the Horton technique and outlines her journey to now becoming a certified Horton instructor and teaching classes at The Ailey School, The Ailey Extension and at the Dance Theater of Harlem and WRArts.She then describes the feeling of connection, openness and accomplishment she's experienced throughout her life because of dance. A teacher who taught her what it means to lead. An NGO that taught her how to create intimate spaces of trust and moments of partnership. Her double major in data science which was easier to get through because of the rigorous focus she's had to put on her mind and body. She then very courageously shares the idea of freedom and release through dance and its impact on identity and expression of love. She shares her coming out to her family and sheds a light on how that journey has been. We end by touching upon the work she does in dance therapy and immersive theater and how she hopes to do more of both. And we part with the thought that just like you can't choreograph every movement in dance, you can't choreograph every moment in life and at times the beauty in both life and dance is about the unfold. Reading Notes and References:Horton Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-SMRY2ON0True Love Forever, Third Rail Project: https://www.trueloveforever.show/Devikas' background: She is a certified Horton instructor and has taught classes at The Ailey School, The Ailey Extension, Dance Theater of Harlem and WRArts.Master of Science in Data Science at Fordham University.Worked with choreographers such as Francesca Harper, Adam Barruch, Andrea Miller and more.

Ingrid Silva is a prominent professional ballerina, activist, and writer, widely recognized for her contributions to the world of dance. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she commenced her ballet training at a social project in the Mangara slum at the age of eight. Overcoming numerous challenges, Ingrid achieved the esteemed position of principal dancer at the Dance Theater of Harlem, where her hand-painted point shoes were prominently displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. As a co-founder of Blacks in Ballet, she actively advocates for diversity and representation in the ballet industry. Ingrid's remarkable journey and unwavering dedication make her an influential figure, inspiring individuals to confront obstacles and pursue personal growth.   In this episode, we discuss: 00:05:04 - Self-Worth and Recognition 00:13:56 - Body Image and Eating Disorders in Dance 00:17:34 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome 00:27:31 - Overcoming Ageism 00:30:00 - Empowering the Next Generation Connect with Ingrid Silva Website: ingridsilvaballet.com Instagram: @ingridsilva YouTube: @IngridSilvaa   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Alex Smith Jr.  Executive Chairman of Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center.   Listen in as we sit down and talk about Alex's unexpected and fascinating journey that lead him to where he is today. A Visual Artist, Graphic Designer, Caretaker and Executive Chairman and a man with an open heart to where he is lead- we are celebrating this man and all he is doing in the community and for the performing arts! THPAC's Black History Month FREE program Saturday, February 24, 4 p.m.   Alex Smith Jr.  was born in Montgomery, AL. His parents, both veterans of the Montgomery bus boycott, migrated to Brooklyn, NY when he was 3 years old. He has resided in Brooklyn ever since that time. Smith is the Executive Chairman of Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC). This association began in 1988, when it's then executive director, Melvin Davis hired Smith to assist in re-branding the image of THPAC. It turned into a long term business relationship with THPAC which continued until the untimely death of Melvin Davis in May of 1995. At this point Smith was asked by the THPAC board to consider becoming the executive director. He accepted the position along with choreographer Marshall Swiney, who became artistic director of THPAC.  Under Smith's continuing tenure at THPAC as Executive Chairman, over 300 artists have been presented in performance including: Ron Brown, Camille Brown, George Faison, Louis Johnson, Marlies  Yearby, Fred Benjamin, Urban Bush Women, Dance Theater of Harlem and Philadanco, among many others; seven new programming formats have been added; THPAC's  Life Time Achievement Awards were established; new relationships with performance venues at Long Island University and the Actors Fund Arts Center were formed;  a development dept. for THPAC was established; new in-house works for THPAC entitled Audre Lorde In Motion, Ramp to Paradise and The Gospel According to THPAC were produced; the administrative staff and THPAC boards were restructured; the relocation of THPAC's headquarters was accomplished.  Smith is spearheading the production of a documentary on THPAC's 42 years on the dance scene as well as laying out a digital archival structure for THPAC in association with the NYPL at Lincoln Center. On October 18, 2016 Smith was the recipient of the Bessie Award for outstanding service to the field of dance. Smith is a Brooklyn College graduate with advance graphics design/photography studies from the School of  Visual Arts. He is a graphics designer and a visual fine artist. Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC), the oldest presenting organization in Brooklyn, and Central Baptist Church of NYC will present its FREE Black History Month program on Saturday, February 24, 4 p.m. for the community celebrating Black contributions through music, dance and spoken word in observance with Black History Month. The performance features three bible-themed works by choreographer Walter Rutledge, featuring dancers Amina Konate and Tevin Johnson and narration by James Earl Jones. THPAC and Central Baptist Church of NYC are committed to the remembrance of Black history and to uplifting of African Americans. By reaching back through this program, we can envision and grasp a healing future for our community and all of humanity. Audiences, the church congregation and larger community will experience a performance about faith, perseverance and the collective strength communities have when joined together. Find out more https://www.thelmahill.org/ ⁠⁠⁠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."

Choreographer Amy Hall Garner discusses her new dance piece “Century,” which premieres at the Fox Theatre on January 25th as part of the 65th Anniversary celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Plus, Olive and Avsha from the band Lowertown take the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and comedian and podcaster Doug Benson stops by ahead of his upcoming performance at the EARL in East Atlanta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so excited to welcome Corina Johnson from all point travel. Corina was part of the dance community for many years, She now owns a travel company that specializes in dance group travel. This is the way to go for all your large or small groups. I do not love Zoom because I don't really have time to fix the sound levels so sorry about that.A dance podcast all about everything dance. Dancers,parents, studio owners, judges all weigh in on their opinions of the dance world.

They are a talented group of students making magic happen in musical dance theater. On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Riverton High School where teacher Clin Eaton has been producing amazing performances with students singing and dancing their hearts out for more than three decades. This time students are taking the stage ...continue reading "Episode 226: Riverton High Students Making Magic in Musical Dance Theater"

A lovely conversation to kick off the New Year with our friend, Angie Hubbard!  We get into the mechanics of dance physically and how we can better train our young dancers and ourselves!   Thank you Angie, for sharing your knowledge and passion with our listeners.  ANGELIA HUBBARD-OWNER/INSTRUCTOR: NASM-CPT, NCPTAngie has had a lifelong love of movement. Ranging from a career as a professional dancer and educator, to teaching Pilates, Yoga, Barre and Personal Training.  She has been teaching children and adults for over 20 years throughout Pittsburgh, South Florida, and Bermuda. She is a former company member of the National Dance Theatre of Bermuda, Bermuda Dance Company and has also performed works by Nathan Trice, Keira Martin and Gia T Productions. Her dance study has included the Martha Graham School, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Koresh Dance, Doug Verone, ABT and the incredible Arthur Mitchel of the Dance Theater of Harlem to name a few.  In 2018, she became a fully Certified NCPT through the Pilates Method Alliance, and has been an instructor of all aspects of the method since 2001. In 2020 Angie  also became a  YUR back certified instructor through PHI Pilates. A program dedicated to those with back issues. She trains Pilates clients ranging from kids to seniors as well as Pre/Post Natal woman,  special populations and those with injuries and during recovery. Through her studio, she offers programing on Pilates Mat, Apparatus, CoreAlign and Garuda Technique on the Reformer.  In 2003 she began her journey to become a Yoga instructor. Currently she has completed her training in Levels 1,2,3, Pre/Post Natal, Kids, Seniors and Anatomy and Alignment. Most recently, Mrs. Hubbard also holds  certifications as an instructor in Tracey Mallet's BootyBarre, BootyBarre Sculpt Programs as well as Alixa Flexibility Level 1 and 2. She is a certified teacher in Progressing Ballet Technique, Progressing Contemporary Technique as well as Sugarfoot Therapy which is a program designed to prevent injuries in dancers. Mrs. Hubbard is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. At 41, she has gone back to college to study for her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from PennWest University in Pennsylvania. She is continually improving her knowledge so she can offer the most up to date and beneficial programs to her students. With her studio Three Little Lotus, LLC, Mrs. Hubbard offers private, semi-private and small group classes.  Her studio specializes in Pilates, Yoga, Dance coaching in all styles of dance (ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop), Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility training, Barre, Personal Training and Injury Prevention and Recovery. You can find her busy teaching, being a student herself, and best of all a full-time mom to her three girls. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minutes Chinese! In today's episode I want to share how I celebrated my birthday with a wonderful performance by the Beijing Dance Theater based on the Oscar Wilde fairy tale "The Nightingale and the Rose." Thank you for tuning in. Find the script and useful expression below. Have a great week!大家好欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文！大家这周过得怎么样呢？对于我来说，这周最重要的事就是我的生日。而在我生日的这天正好是北京当代芭蕾舞团来我们这儿巡演。其实，这件事还是我的一个美国同事告诉我的。不知道她是从哪儿看到北京当代芭蕾舞团要来我们这儿巡演。最开始听说的时候，我还是挺吃惊的。因为我们市真的是一个非常小的城市，只有10多万人，而且也不是很有名，所以不知道为什么北京当代芭蕾舞团会选在我们城市进行演出。而且碰巧的是：这场演出正好是在我生日这天，所以我就决定用演出来庆祝生日。决定看演出庆生以后呢，我就去这个剧院的官网买票。因为我不是学生，也没有其他的优惠，所以我就买了全价票：一共要$120。然后我也买了停车费，所以一共差不多130。但是我买的位置很好，我买的是舞台前边正中间的第一排的位置，所以这个票价也是正常了。演出7:30准时开始演出。演出从7:30到9:30一共差不多两个小时，中间有两次休息，不是说两个小时一直从头演到尾。这个舞团是结合了现代舞和芭蕾舞，我觉得很有创意很有意义。这次演出的名字是夜莺与玫瑰：The Nightingale and the Rose。它是英国作家王尔德的一个童话。这个故事是一个夜莺，它受到大学生的爱情感动，所以它决定帮助这个大学生在冬天也能给他心爱的姑娘献上一朵红色的玫瑰。所以在一个寒冷的夜晚，夜莺决定用自己的血染红玫瑰，可是当这个大学生把玫瑰献给他的爱人的时候却被拒绝了。因为他太穷了。一怒之下大学生就把夜莺用生命换来的玫瑰扔到了大街上。北京当代芭蕾舞团以这个故事为主线进行了多样的编舞。我觉得非常地好看，非常地有创意，最后结束的时候，演出赢得了全场经久不息的掌声。演出结束了之后，我出来还问工作人员“他们会不会出来跟观众见面呢？得到了否定的答案。我有点失落。但是工作人员跟我说他们有一个留言本，我可以在上面留言。所以我就给北京当代舞团留了言，我说：“感谢你们来我们这儿的巡演。正好今天也是我的生日。我很高兴你这样美好特别的方式度过。我想不到有更好的方式庆生。所以再次感谢你们的演出！祝你们一切顺利！”那关于这周我看京当代芭蕾舞团的演出来庆祝生日就跟大家聊到这里。希望您喜欢。不知道你的生日是什么时候呢？你一般都会怎么样庆祝生日呢？感谢您的收听。如果您喜欢5分钟中文，请帮我订阅点赞分享，让这期节目可以帮到更多的人！那今天就聊到这里，我们下期再见。演出 (yǎnchū) - Performance庆祝 (qìngzhù) - Celebrate巡演 (xúnyǎn) - Tour (as in a performance tour)创意 (chuàngyì) - Creative/Innovative主线 (zhǔxiàn) - Mainline/Plot (in the context of a story or performance)留言本 (liúyánběn) - Guestbook生命 (shēngmìng) - Life拒绝 (jùjué) - Reject/Refuse特别 (tèbié) - Special经久不息 (jīngjiǔbùxī) - Unceasing/Continuous (applause in this context) 一怒之下 (yī nù zhī xià) - In a fit of anger (literally: under one's anger)芭蕾舞团 (bāléiwǔtuán) - Ballet troupe献上 (xiànshàng) - Present/Offer染 (rǎn) - Dye失落 (shīluò) - Disappointed/DowncastSupport the showThank you for listening. If you like 5 Minute Chinese, please help me by subscribing, liking, and sharing the show so that it can help more people. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, you can email me at TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com.

WBLS. Broadcasters & Radio Hall of Fame HonoreeHal Jackson, best remembered as the chief host of WBLS-FM's Sunday Classics. For fifty years, Hal Jackson's Talented Teens International has assisted several young women of color pursue higher education thanks to yearly awarded scholarships. Their events impacted over 30,000 participants.Talented Teen alumni include award winning actresses Taraji P. Henson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jada Pinkett Smith,, Michelle Thomas ( (Family Matters, YRL), former U.S. Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, the Honorable NY State Supreme Court Justice Tanya Kennedy as well as Tai Jimenez, Director of The Dance Theater of Harlem.The legacy of Hal Jackson and Talented Teens International will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9th, 2023,  8 pm ET with a 50th anniversary fundraiser for the organization, a night of Soulful R&B Live! The event will take place at the Bergen PAC, located at 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ. This will be followed by a VIP only reception for donors.This evening of entertainment will feature top names in classic soul/rhythm and blues – Howard Hewett (performing solo hits and smashes from his years with Shalamar), Jeff Redd (of “You Called And Told Me” fame), the Ladies Of Skyy (“Call Me”) and Meli'sa Morgan (“Do Me Baby”).  Tribute band The Bells 2.0 will be the opening act.Hosting this fundraising event is Debi B, Jackson, the widow of Hal Jackson and former co-host of the WBLS-FM weekend series Hal Jackson's Sunday Classics as well as veteran radio personality Dr. Bob Lee of WBLS-FM. David Sheppard will emcee the evening's festivities.In 1990, Hal Jackson was the first minority inducted into the National Association of Broadcaster's Hall of Fame.[13] In 1995, he became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.[In 2001 the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame inducted Jackson.[ For over 11 years he hosted a radio program rated No. 1 by Arbitron in its time slot on 107.5 WBLS in New York, the Hal Jackson Sunday Morning Classics. He was given a Pioneer Award by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 2003. In October 2010 he was named a "Giant in Broadcasting" by the Library of American Broadcasting. Jackson was also inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records as being the oldest broadcaster, with a record 73-year career.© 2023 Building Abundant Success!!2023 All Rights ReservedJoin Me ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

What is the impact of the arts around the world? During this mini-series, we are diving into conversations focused on the global impact of the arts. It is an honor to connect with Jeremiah and Mona Enna for part five of this series! Jeremiah and Mona Enna are the Co-Founders of The Culture House in Kansas City. The Culture House is an award winning community arts organization succeeding in excellence, education, and social engagement. The Culture House includes The Culture House Academy of the Performing Arts with over 700 students, world-class dance company Störling Dance Theater is in residency at TCH, and their social outreach program, The STAR Program serves hundreds of incarcerated and at-risk children and youth each year. Störling Conservatory of the Arts, an accredited, college conservatory offering degrees in dance launched in 2021 with a vision to expand to theatre, music and visual art.In our conversation, Jeremiah and Mona share some incredible stories from their journeys! We chat about how the arts have the ability to reach past language barriers, connect people, and create space for deeper conversations and relationships. I am so inspired by their heart for “people before projects” and how they foster a thriving community within The Culture House. Towards the end of the episode, we dive into the topics of leadership, mentorship, and lessons they have learned through the years. Fellow artists, may you be encouraged through this conversation and remember, as Mona says, “be not afraid!”The full show notes are available on our website https://creativeimpactpodcast.com! You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!Support the show

Arts and music have long been slashed from many school budgets, but all California schools are about to see new, ongoing investment in the arts. 

In this episode, NCCAkron's Executive/Artistic Director, Christy Bolingbroke enters the 'studio' with three award-winning New York City based choreographers: Tendayi Kuumba, Annie-B Parson, and Donna Uchizono who were in Akron collaborating on a new work.Tendayi Kuumba: whostendayi.comDonna Uchizono: donnauchizono.orgAnnie-B Parson: bigdancetheater.org

Hello queers! This is Kirya, she/her femme if you're nastyI've missed y'all! It's been too long…I'm back in your ears because I made something really special that I want to share with you. For those of you who loved Cheers & Queers for our Black Femme realness, our occasional witchy remarks, and our commitment to center things Black & femme… I think you're going to really enjoy this limited series that I made in collaboration with the Dance Theater company, Sydnie L Mosley Dances. Spotlight in PURPLE - The Podcast. There are currently three episodes in season 2 that I wrote, hosted, produced, and edited MYSELF (with some support from a couple of amazing friends and colleagues who responded to my late-night texts and DMs with nothing but love)... I'm honestly really proud of this work, and so… I'm dropping the first episode here in this feed. If you like it, please go over the Spotlight in Purple show, subscribe, and share with others. It would mean the world to me!Thank you!!!Former C&Q Co-host, Kirya, share's a new podcast she's been working on. Spotlight in PURPLE -The Podcast shines a light on themes and questions in the creative work of the Dance Theatre Company, Sydnie L. Mosley Dances. In Episode 1, Building the Altar: The Creation of PURPLE by SLMD, we learn about the history of how SLMDances became a collective, the values that guide the work, and how those values show up inside their newest work, PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells.SIP - The Podcast was Hosted, Edited & Produced by Kirya TraberExecutive Production by SLMDancesAssistant Production by Ziiomi Law ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I'm SO excited to share this conversation with Alexandra Beller with you all. After many years touring internationally as a professional dancer with the Bill T Jone/Arnie Zane Dance Company, she founded Alexandra Beller/Dances in 2003, creating over 50 original Dance-Theater works for her own company and Universities around the world. She became a Certified Movement Analyst in 2015 and transitioned into choreographing and directing for Theater. She has been on the creative team for numerous Off-Broadway and national shows. She started the artistic community Praxispace in 2020, a place to support artists in the creative process. She is writing a book about art-making called "The Anatomy of Art." She is currently studying to become an Intimacy Director.  In this conversation we talk about fatphobia and body biases in the dance industry, and dive deeply into how to give and receive creative feedback in a way that is safe and generative.   Visit Alexandra online at: https://alexandrabellerdances.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabellerdances Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.beller.73 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandra_beller_dances   _____________________________________   Solstice special for Elemental Entrepreneurship Coven! Take 20% off for 3 months using the code SOLSTICE at checkout: https://www.intuitiveedgecoaching.com/coven Code is valid for all levels of membership.   The new UNSTUCK membership is included in the Coven, BUT, if you are a creative who is NOT a business owner, the UNSTUCK membership is for you! Join now for only $4/month, or $39 annually: https://www.intuitiveedgecoaching.com/offers/zuVV43zv

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Ananda Bena-Weber is an interdisciplinary performing artist who has performed in a diverse array of productions and venues throughout the United States and abroad. Her touring solo work, Fancifool!, recently won ‘Best Variety Show' and was a Critic's Choice pic at the United Solo Theatre Festival in NYC. Roles in regional theater include: Rosalind (As You Like It), Arkadina (The Seagull), Juliet (Romeo andJuliet), Lady Anne (Richard III), Lola (Damn Yankees), Helena (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Ophelia and Horatio (Hamlet), and the title role in Medea. Ananda has performed choreographic works by: Gregory Hines, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Fred Astaire, Hermes Pan, John Cranko, Alonzo King, Bill ‘Bo Jangles' Robinson, Jimmy Slyde, Marius Petipa, Sam Weber, Rosine Bena, Lynn Dally and others. Shehas performed as a dancer with such companies as: The Jazz Tap Ensemble, The Sierra Nevada Ballet, The Reno Ballet, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, and as an independent artist throughout the US and abroad. An accomplished teacher, Ananda teaches a variety of subjects and has taught classes and workshops throughout the US and Europe. Ms. Bena-Weber is the Associate Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet. She was a professor of dance at Marymount Manhattan College, and teaching artist for the Dance Theater of Harlem and Mark Morris Dance Center inNew York for 16 years. She currently resides in San Francisco where she teaches for Alonzo King's Lines Ballet and California State University East Bay. Education includes: Goddard College (MFA, Interdisciplinary Arts), San Francisco State University (BA, Theatre Arts and Russian Language and Literature), Shakespeare and Co, American Conservatory Theater, Moscow Art Theater School, British American Drama Academy at Oxford University, Linklater Center of Voice and Speech, and Terry Schreiber Studio. Ananda is an official adjudicator for Regional Dance America, a board member of NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents), a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, and a member of the Actor's Equity Association.For more information:https://fancifool.comhttps://anandabenaweber.comMore about Liz-Work- https://www.lizshealingtouch.com/Radio Show- https://www.voiceofvashon.org/raise-the-vibePodcast- https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/raisethevibewithlizInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/raisethevibewithliz/*** Seeking sponsorship. If interested, please email- liz@lizshealingtouch.comSupport me- https://paypal.me/LisbethPeterson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US On Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=43081730Thank you!Support the show

On today's episode of ‘Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater. Gregory tells us about how he first came to discover and fall in love with dance in South Africa, his artistic journey from performer to choreographer and creator and his latest work ‘Cion: Requiem Of Ravel's Bolero', which is […] The post (332) Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater, coming to Performing Arts Houston appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

In this episode, Alicia tells me about her incredible professional trajectory; from being a young dance student, fighting an auto-immune disease, to attending Columbia University and ultimately going back to the world of dance to be a star in multiple dance companies, touring the world. And finally, what she had to go through to secure her position as Director of Dance at Juilliard. Alicia is someone who takes the bull by the horns and doesn't let an opportunity go unexplored, all with heart and grace.Alicia Graf Mack is the director of the dance division at the Juilliard School. She has enjoyed a long career of professional dancing as a lead dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and as a principal dancer with Dance Theater of Harlem. She's danced for Alicia Keys, Andre 3000, John Legend and Beyonce. Alicia graduated magna cum laude with honors in history from Columbia University and she is a recipient of the Columbia University Medal of Excellence. She began her inaugural season as director of the Juilliard Dance Division in the fall of 2018. She is the first woman of color and youngest person to hold this position.Host: James Whiteside @jamesbwhitesideGuest: Alicia Graf Mack @aliciagrafmackProduced by: RedCircle @getredcircleEdited by: Nate Gwatney @nateleegArt by: Javier Rivets @rivets_artTheme: "A-Flat" by Black Violin @blackviolinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I am honoured to welcome Ingrid Silva onto the Bizzimumzi podcast.      Just a mer 13 years ago Ingrid Silva moved from the humble outskirts of Rio De Janeiro to one of the most acclaimed ballet companies in the US. Ingrid is now the First Dancer of Dance Theater of Harlem, a ballet company which is worldwide renowned for prioritizing Afro-descendant dancers in their casting.  Using her voice and her stunning ballet moves, Ingrid has been a force advocating diversity and equality in the dance sector. Ingrid has graced the cover of Vogue Brasil with her little baby girl inside her tummy, is the Dior Vibe AMbassador, and she is the founder of EmpowerHer New York, an organization that seeks to empower women through education and she lastly because she is not Bizzi enough co-founded Blacks in Ballet an NGO that aims to give visibility to black dancers.      On today's Bizzimumzi episode, Ashley and Ingrid discuss:     - Moving to a new country not speaking English and taking on all the challenges     - Finding your voice as a women and a mother     - Expectations hit differently now being a mother     - Asking for help and knowing you need that support to do it all     - Advocating for women of colour in the dance world     - Navigating the emotions of your child when they can't use their words yet     - Starting Blacks in Ballet and Dancers & Motherhood       The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of the wild world of parenting. Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi – who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically At Its Best, even when 'At its Best' means the dishes aren't done, there is crayon on the walls and your hair hasn't been washed in forever. We Are Bizzimumzi.    We love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at: info@bizzimumzi.com    

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During the Christmas season, we are bringing you a super special series, “Stories of Faith & Transformation.” Our guest for part one is professional dancer Kevyn Butler. Kevyn shares a powerful story of transformation in his life!Kevyn has worked with Ad Deum Dance Company, Oakland Ballet, Störling Dance Theater, Zion Dance Project, Ronald K. Brown, EVIDENCE, a dance company and is a current member of Bruce Wood Dance in Dallas, TX. Kevyn started out in visual art and discovered a love of dance in high school. During his time training to be a professional dancer in New York City, he really started searching for his true identity, and he ended up on an EPIC faith journey! I loved hearing from Kevyn about how his view of dance has shifted over the years and about the power of truly loving others. I was so moved by this conversation with Kevyn, and I believe you will be inspired and moved as well!*Disclaimer: we do talk about some heavy topics during this episode. If you typically listen with young ears in the room/car, you may want to listen to this episode alone first.*Check out our website http://creativeimpactpodcast.com for the full show notes that include Kevyn's biography and additional links mentioned in this episode. You can be sure not to miss a Creative Impact conversation by subscribing through your favorite podcast app.  We are so grateful to have you as a part of the Creative Impact community and would love it if you would share the show with your friends!Support the show

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back for its first full holiday season in a few years. After a truncated run due to last year's Omicron surge, Ailey kicked off November 30 and runs through December 24. Director Robert Battle and guest choreographer Kyle Abraham join us to discuss this season of the company's performances.

In business, especially the art industry, we face a lot of rejections, and it is easy to get ahead of ourselves or think that we cannot get where we want to be. However, when you are resilient, focused, and true to yourself, your dreams will come true in a way you might not expect, which can be more special than what you would have created for yourself. Sometimes we don't see ourselves at different levels of success because of what people say and perceive about us. But taking power out of other people's hands and owning our own identity, regardless of how others see us, will empower us and change how we walk into a room.In this episode, Broadway actor Ashley Blanchet talks about how to step into your power as a woman (and a black woman) and how to own the your power and the things that make you different instead of shying away from them and trying to hide them from people. “People are all over watching, and if you have the integrity to do good works no matter what, it will come back around.” Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[03:19] Ashley's career journey and how she got where she is today.[06:13] Ashley's Broadway comeback experience in WAITRESS at Barrymore theater.[08:40] What was it like for Ashley to be the first black woman to play the role of Elsa?[11:34] A lesson that Ashley learned in a camp as a kid that she will never forget. [13:09] How is Ashley able to thrive in an industry where rejection is constant and part of the process? [18:42] Ashley's favorite and memorable projects that she has been part of.[23:38] How has pivoting helped Ashley discover new ways to use her acting skills during the pandemic?  [27:17] The things Ashley keeps exploring and stretching herself in to improve and grow. [30:44] Ashley's advice on self-tapes and taking classes to get your skills set and how to keep them accessible[35:13] What is Ashley doing to engage her fan base? How Ashley navigates performing and the business side of being a performer.[37:46] Ashley's advice on how to find a good agent, create a package, and put yourself out there.[41:45] What does working from your happy place means to Ashely?  [43:59] Ashley's advice for young people starting out on how to find their unshakable success.About Ashley Blanchet -Ashley Blanchet was most recently seen on Broadway as Dawn in WAITRESS at the Barrymore theater. Other Broadway credits include: FROZEN, (where she was first black woman to play the role of Elsa), BEAUTIFUL (the locomotion), ANNIE (star to be), and MEMPHIS.This summer she was Miss New Hampshire in the world premiere of the new musical THE BEDWETTER, written by Josh Harmon and Sarah Silverman. Favorite regional credits include: Cinderella (Title role; Papermill Playhouse), Oklahoma (Ado Annie; Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera), Film/TV: The Good Fight, "Better Nate Than Ever,” on Disney+, and the award winning short animated film "Are You Okay?" for which she voiced the title character, Raquelle.Ashley received her BFA in Musical Theater from The University of Michigan where she was awarded the Kurt Weill Award for Excellence in Theater. Ashley is also a proud alum of The Boston Ballet, Dance Theater of Harlem, and The Walnut Hill School in Natick, MA. Coming up - this Christmas she is set to return to the Paper Mill Playhouse as Maria in The Sound of Music.How to connect with Ashley Blanchet:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_blanchetLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-blanchet-b42a48152/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com