Podcast appearances and mentions of jody oberfelder

Donna Uchizono is the first and only American-born choreographer of Asian ancestry to receive notable national and international recognition in the history of modern dance.  She's received a Guggenheim and a “Bessie,” been commissioned by the likes of Mikhail Baryshnikov and Oliver Sachs, and toured her eponymous dance company around the world. We mention this first because – as you will hear in our conversation with Donna – it is a reality that she stresses not as a boast, but as an indictment of the dance field. She spotlights the difficult journey that all dancers from excluded groups confront and the importance of creating spaces of solidarity and recognition for others, especially young dancers. Donna's poignant story of discovering that she was destined to be an abstract choreographer (not a gynecologist), her creation of a now 30-year old dance company committed to innovation and collaboration, and her decision to stop performing in her own pieces offer insights into the joys and challenges of growing up and growing older in these times. Our conversation with Donna was the third in our series of episodes with choreographers/dance artists (see Marlies Yearby and Jody Oberfelder) who re-enforce, compellingly, that getting older and bolder – even for individuals whose lives are based on extraordinary physical feats -- is a never-ending and scintillating process of discovering how to work with what we have.   Check out Donna Uchizono's website where you will find information about performances of the Donna Uchizono Company, including upcoming pieces that she will be choreographing and presenting with the New York City Ballet in 2023.

Dance artist Carmen Caceres – passionate, driven, and inspiring! Hear what it was like for Carmen to: Move to NYC from Buenos Aires, Argentina and her deeply personal immigrant experience as a dancer and choreographer pulled between two cultures. How a childhood dream came true with an encounter with world-renowned dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. What it's like to follow your artistic voice and create important immersive creative work today. “When I'm dancing, I get to be this person that's free from all those organized structures and enjoy the moment and be present.” Carmen Caceres is a dance artist originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Caceres has been creating and presenting dance works in Argentina and NY since 2009. In 2012, she founded DanceAction, a creative platform composed of artists from multiple disciplines to produce performing artworks in collaboration and provide educational opportunities. Her works have been presented in several venues, such as Dixon Place, Green Space Studio, Triskelion Arts Center, Teatro Sea, The Mark Morris Dance Center, the Center at West Park, and the Center for Performance Research. As a performer and collaborator, she has worked with Ines Armas, Jillian Peña, Lisa Parra, Elia Mrak, Jody Oberfelder, among other artists. Carmen also works as a dance educator and program director for different art education programs in New York City, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.  Connect with Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast Instagram: moversandshaperspodcast Facebook: moversandshaperspodcast More on this Episode: themovingarchitects.org/podcast Make your tax-deductable donation to Movers & Shapers! themovingarchitects.org/support

Gutsy, vital, creative Jody Oberfelder is committed to a life of ‘becoming,' recognizing that becoming older is also about learning to trust your voice and continue to advance. This New York-based choreographer, director and filmmaker – leading Jody Oberfelder Projects (JOP) -- considers herself ‘mid-career' at 68. She continues to challenge herself to create live performances that are inclusive and collective and that center each participant's experience (check out her performances of Walking to Present in Brooklyn and Life Travelers on bridges in Munich, London and Philadelphia). She's loved ‘making stuff up' since childhood and continues to do so in public spaces and theaters around the world. In her words: “I think the challenges as I move forward in life and get older and older and older and older and older is not to mistrust that every wrinkle is earned.” TOB Idelisse met Jody in a Feldenkrais class and they are both passionate followers of their amazing teacher, Rebecca Davis; just as we think you'll become passionate followers of Jody Oberfelder once you hear her illuminating and heartfelt reflections on aging, creativity, inclusivity and the importance of a daily practice.     

“I have to create, because that is an extension of my breath,” is just one of the many insights into living deeply and meaningfully as an artist that 62-year old director and choreographer extraordinaire Marlies Yearby shared during our illuminating conversation in this episode. The multiple honors she's received include Tony and Dora-award nominations for her choreography of RENT, the Drama League Award for the Los Angeles production of RENT and critical acclaim for her company, Movin' Spirits Dance Theater. Her activism and creativity also extend to healing and wellness as the creator of the “In Our Bones” creative process; to food activism in her newest project, Seed Awakening on the Eve of Blue, a multi-media space combining music, technology, science, voice and theater; and a recent foray into Digital Arts and the new world of Non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Her unstoppable and fearless curiosity and creativity buoyed our spirits as we know they will do for our listeners. And we trust you will not hesitate to find one of her performances, buy one of her Digital Art pieces and become as avid a Marlies Yearby follower as we have become!  Marlies is the first in our three-part series of talks with choreographer and dance artists and – wow! – what a way to begin! Stay tuned for our upcoming conversations with Jody Oberfelder and Donna Uchizono. Coming soon!!

Dance Education Canada is passionate about providing you with access to the most current practices and research in dance education. Today we are excited to bring to you, yet again another unique topic of discussion as we welcome Andrew Sanger who has conducted his PhD research on dance as an environmental practice. Listen in as we discuss his research, methodology and its affect on the dancers. GUEST: Originally from Michigan, U.S.A, Andrew Sanger received a BS in Dance Honours from Wayne State University in Detroit and completed a MA in Dance Anthropology from the University of Roehampton in London, UK. He has performed works by Dwight Rhoden, Doug Varone, Jody Oberfelder, and Biba Bell in collaboration with sculpture artist Nick Cave. Andrew has presented his choreography in the US, UK, and Spain. As a scholar-artist his research interests investigate the entanglements of embodiment, queer theory, ecology, dance, and phenomenology. He is now teaching as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Roehampton and an anthropology PhD Researcher at University College London researching dance as an environmental practice. INSTA: @seraphaun WEBSITE: Andrew Sanger 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.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Mercedes! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Mercedes Murphy: Mercedes Murphy (Writer/Director) has directed theater and dance at various venues including the Moscow Art Theater, Lincoln Center Outdoors, PS 122, the Vineyard Theater, the Market Theater and the American Repertory Theatre. Mercedes' work has toured throughout Europe. She has worked as an Art Director for music videos and collaborated with artists including Coleman Hough, Jody Oberfelder, Robert Woodruff, Jay Scheib and John Bucchino. Mercedes was the resident director at the New Opera and Musical Theater Initiative in Boston and is the Founding Artistic Director of Théâtre Trouvé. She has taught at the New York Film Academy, Montclair State University and Harvard University.  --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork Youtube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choreographer and dancer Jody Oberfelder discusses her work, and how she uses her pieces to immerse the audience in the body: the heart, the gut, and the brain, and explores the connections between neuroscience and movement.

Today’s guest is Jody Oberfelder. Jody is a director, choreographer, and filmmaker, who creates visceral experiences for audiences, onstage and in alternative sites. Her work has been shown extensively internationally as well as at Jacob’s Pillow, MASS MoCA, The Yard, Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York Live Arts, and her immersive heart-themed work 4Chambers was performed 86 times: in an historic home on Governors Island and in a former hospital in Brooklyn.

Judith Hannan, author of The Write Prescription, talks with Jody Oberfelder, choreographer, dancer, director, and filmmaker.

Jody Oberfelder received a dream commission from the Brooklyn Philharmonic--to choreograph Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale" for a May 9th performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Little did she realize that her project would become a casualty of New York's economic crisis when, like so many other arts institutions, the Philharmonic was forced to slash its budget. Oberfelder joined me today to talk about her re-imagining of "A Soldier's Tale," the ironic relevance of its theme and her renewed efforts to bring this production to life. Web site of Jody Oberfelder Dance Projects: http://www.jodyoberfelder.com Daniel Goode's Critical Mass (U.S. premiere), with choreography by Jody Oberfelder, Thursday, April 30, 8pm at Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St., (near Bleecker and 7th Avenue), Manhattan. For more information, call 212-242-4770 http://www.myspace.com/northrivermusic http://www.danielsgoode.com (c)2009, Eva Yaa Asantewaa, http://infinitebody.blogspot.com