Dance-GEMS

Dance-GEMS

Jean Dorff and Ton Greten

Episodes 63
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Dormant
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Dance is one of those things that can't be put in a box. You can't bottle or capture it even if you have dedicated yourself to one style. It's about the freedom to choose your moves and express yourself through movement. It's about being dedicated to the craft and continuously learning new techniques. It's about having fun and feeling the joy of movement. It's about letting go and being in the moment. Dance is all about choices, freedom, and self-expression.

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Recent Episodes

S3E6 #3/6 Dance GEM's International Innovation Seminar

Oct 31, 2025 25m

In this special episode, the Dance Gems team shines a spotlight on an unmissable event: the Dance GEM International Innovation Seminar 2025, hosted in the beautiful city of Kerkrade, Netherlands,…

S3E5 #3/special 50 years of the Tanz-Trainer-Sport-Kongress— a cornerstone event in the German dance community.

Sep 26, 2025 49m

Episode Summary: In this very special episode of Dance GEMS, host Jean welcomes an illustrious panel to celebrate 50 years of the Tanz-Trainer-Sport-Kongress—a cornerstone event in the German dance…

S4E4 #3/4 Do We Have Freedom Of Choice In Dance

Sep 11, 2025 59m

Episode SummaryIn this engaging episode of Dance GEMS, Ton Greten and Jean Dorff dive deep into the nuanced topic of freedom of choice in dance. They explore whether dancers really have control over…

S3E3 #3/3 Different Functions In Teaching Dance

Aug 29, 2025 46m

In this episode, Jean Dorfff and Ton Greten dive into the different functions, or roles, involved in teaching dance. They highlight that, like in any professional field, teaching dance has evolved…

S3E2 #3/2 Traditional and Modern Style of Teacheing

Aug 17, 2025 58m

Welcome back to Dance GEMS! In this episode, hosts Jean Dorff and Ton Greten dive into the evolving landscape of dance education, exploring the contrasts, benefits, and intersections between…

#3/1 Kinesphere in Dance

Aug 01, 2025 1h

In this dynamic episode of Dance GEMS, hosts Jean Dorff and Ton Greten dive deep into the concept of the kinesphere and its relevance in dance. Whether you're new to the term or familiar with its…

S2E19 #2/19 Observational and Imitative Learning in Dance

Jul 21, 2025 54m

In this enlightening episode of Dance GEMS, Jean and Ton deep-dive into the significance of observational and imitative learning in the world of dance. Exploring why these forms of learning are…

S2E18 #2/18 Finance Your Passion For Dance

Jul 03, 2025 54m

On this thought-provoking episode of Dance GEMS, Jean and Ton tackle a topic that impacts every dancer—financing your passion. Stepping away from the usual technical dance talk, they dive deep into…

S2E17 #2/17 Dynamic Qualities in Dance

Jun 20, 2025 58m

Episode ShownotesReady to dive deep into the world of dance dynamics? This episode of Dance GEMS is a masterclass in understanding and applying dynamic qualities in dance. Hosts Ton Greten and Jean…

S16E2 #2/16 Muscle Learning In Dance: Exploration, Memory, Manipulation

Jun 06, 2025 57m

Muscle Learning in Dance: Exploration, Memory, and ManipulationDescription:What happens when dancers talk about "muscle memory"? In this lively and thought-provoking episode, Jean and Ton Greten dive…

S2E15 #2/15 Feeling Versus Emotion in Dance

May 16, 2025 58m

In this insightful episode, Jean and Ton dive deep into the nuanced differences between feelings and emotions, particularly within the world of dance. While often used interchangeably in daily…

S2E14 #2/14 Concentration, Attention and Focus, (CAF) in Dance

May 01, 2025 55m

In this episode of DanceGems, Jean and Ton return to unpack a trio of foundational skills not just to dance, but to all learning: Concentration, Attention, and Focus—collectively referred to as…

S2E13 #2/13 Movement Quality and Dynamic Quality in Dance

Apr 11, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of Dance Gems, Jean and Ton dive deep into the topics of movement quality and dynamic quality in dance and how these concepts also apply to daily life. The hosts discussed the…

#2/12 Where we were, Where we are, Where we are going: Pathways in Dance

Mar 28, 2025 50m

Hosts: Ton Greten and Jean DorffOverview:In this episode of DanceGEMs, hosts Ton Greten and Jean Dorff dive into the intricate concept of 'pathways' in dance, offering both philosophical reflections…

S2E11 #2/11 Dance Between Forms

Mar 14, 2025 1h 5m

In this episode of Dance GEMs, Jean and Ton dive into the fascinating world of forms in dance, with a special focus on the in-between forms—those transitional moments between defined forms. They…

S2E10 #2/10 The Origins of Dance: A Journey Through Terminology and Etymology

Feb 28, 2025 59m

Join Jean and Ton in this intriguing episode of Dance GEMS as they dive into the origins of dance, exploring the fascinating world of dance terminology and etymology. Their shared Dutch background…

S2E9 #2/9 Imagine the lines inside and outside your body.

Feb 14, 2025 59m

In this engaging episode, hosts Jean Dorff and Ton Greten dive into a fascinating discussion about the concept of Lines in Dance. They explore the idea of lines existing both inside and outside the…

S2E1 #2/8 Beyond Judgement: Subjecitivity and Assumptions in Dance

Jan 30, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode of Dance GEMS, hosts Jean Dorff and Ton Greten delve into the intricate topic of "Beyond Judgement, Subjectivity, and Assumptions in Dance." They explore how subjective language and…

S2E7 #2/7 Form, Shape and Design in Dance

Jan 17, 2025 1h 1m

Dance GEMS - Episode: Form, Shape, Design Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Dance GEMS! In this episode, hosts Ton and Jean dive into dance's fascinating world of form, shape, and…

S2E6 #2/6 Ten Body Parts

Jan 03, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode Ton and Jean are focussing on the most fundamental part of the GEM Methode: The Ten Body Parts. Find out why focussing on the Ten Main Body Parts enhances the understanding of…

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How many episodes does Dance-GEMS have?

Dance-GEMS has published 63 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.

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Dance-GEMS is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 56m.

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